Psalms 8:3
The Scripture
(3) When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist reflects on his own smallness compared to God's greatness, asking how he can hide from the Lord's gaze. He marvels at the sun, moon, and stars, seeing that they are made for his benefit, and declares that all is God's work. The chapter teaches that human life is fleeting while God's power endures forever.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 19:1Psalms 111:2Job 22:12Job 36:24Romans 1:20Psalms 33:6Genesis 1:1Exodus 8:19Exodus 31:18Luke 11:20Psalms 104:19Psalms 136:7
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