Psalm 8

For the conclusion. For the wine presses. A Psalm by David

O LORD, our Lord, how Thy name ought to be admired in all the earth, since Thine excellence is exalted above the heavens! [2] From the mouth of babes and sucklings Thou hast perfected praise, on account of Thine enemies--[on account] of destroying an enemy and a revenger.

[3] When I behold the heavens, the work of Thy fingers--the moon and stars which Thou hast established, [4] what is man that Thou shouldst be mindful of him, or a son of man that Thou shouldst visit him! [5] Thou madest him a little lower than angels, with glory and honour Thou hast crowned him, [6] and set him over the works of Thy hands. Thou hast put all things under his feet-- [7] flocks and herds of all sorts--also the beasts of the field-- [8] the birds of the air, and fishes of the sea--whatever travel the paths of the seas. [9] O Lord, our Lord, how Thy name ought to be admired in all the earth!