Psalms 8
1Lord, our Lord,how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your gloryin the heavens. 2Through the praise of children and infantsyou have established a stronghold against your enemies,to silence the foe and the avenger. 3When I consider your heavens,the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars,which you have set in place, 4what is mankind that you are mindful of them,human beings that you care for them? 5You have made them a little lower than the angelsand crowned them with glory and honor. 6You made them rulers over the works of your hands;you put everything under their feet: 7all flocks and herds,and the animals of the wild, 8the birds in the sky,and the fish in the sea,all that swim the paths of the seas. 9Lord, our Lord,how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Study Context for Psalms 8
As you study Psalms 8, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 8 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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