Psalms · Chapter 8 King James Version

Psalms 8:6

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The Scripture

(6) Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:
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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