Holy Scripture
Psalms 8:4
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“"What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that Thou visitest him?" [Psalm 8:4]. It may be asked, what distinction there is between man and son of man. For if there were none, it would not be expressed thus, "man, or son of man," disjunctively. For if it were written thus, "What is man, that Thou a…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4For I will regard the heavens, the work of thy fingers; The moon and stars, which thou hast established.
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2O Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is thy name in all the earth! For thy magnificence is exalted above the heavens.
3Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou perfected praise, Because of thine enemies; That thou mightest put down the enemy and avenger.
— Psalms 8:4 —
5What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
6Thou madest him a little less than angels, Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;