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Psalms 8:4 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 8

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?"

KJV · King James Version

"What is man582, that thou art mindful2142 of him? and the son1121 of man120, that thou visitest6485 him?"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thou, art, mindful, and, while the WEB renders these as you, think, care, for. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 8:4 in Psalms 8

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 8:4 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 8. Read the full chapter →

v.2 From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.
v.3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;
v.4 what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?
v.5 For you have made him a little lower than God, and crowned him with glory and honor.
v.6 You make him ruler over the works of your hands. You have put all things under his feet:

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

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How to memorise Psalms 8:4

Psalms 8:4 contains 19 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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what is man

WIM
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that you think of him? What is the son of man

TYTOHW
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that you care for him?

TYCFH

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 8:4

What does Psalms 8:4 say?

Psalms 8:4 reads: "what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?" — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 8:4 in?

Psalms 8:4 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 8:4 about?

Psalms 8:4 is primarily a Bible verse about God's Love. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 8:4 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 8:4 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "What is man582, that thou art mindful2142 of him? and the son1121 of man120, that thou visitest6485 him?". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 8:4?

Psalms 8:4 is 19 words in the WEB translation (82 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 8:4?

To memorise Psalms 8:4, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 8:4 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 8:4 today?

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