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Or a son of man, that You think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />O LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that You think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O LORD, what is man, that Thou dost take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that Thou dost think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/144.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O Yahweh, what is man, that You know him? Or the son of man, that You think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/144.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />LORD, what is man that You take notice of him? Or the son of man that You think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/144.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />LORD, what is a human that you care for him, a son of man that you think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/144.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br /> LORD, what is man, that You care for him, the son of man, that You think of him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/144.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that thou makest account of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/144.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Why do we humans mean anything to you, our LORD? Why do you care about us? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/144.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? or the son of man, that thou makest account of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/144.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, what are humans that you should care about them? What are mere mortals that you should think about them?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/144.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />LORD, what are mortals, that you notice them; mere mortals, that you pay attention to us? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/144.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, what are human beings, that you should care about them, or mortal man, that you should think about him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/144.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/144.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should be concerned about them? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/144.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, what is man, that you care for him? Or the son of man, that you think of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/144.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/144.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, what is man, that you care for him? Or the son of man, that you think of him? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/144.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH, what [is] man that You know him? The son of man, that You esteem him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/144.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah, what is man that Thou knowest him? Son of man, that Thou esteemest him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/144.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O Jehovah, what is man and thou wilt know him? the son of man, and thou wilt reckon him?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/144.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lord, what is man, that thou art made known to him? or the son of man, that thou makest account of him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/144.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 143:3>O Lord, what is man that you have become known to him? Or the son of man that you consider him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/144.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />LORD, what is man that you take notice of him; the son of man, that you think of him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/144.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, what are human beings that you regard them, or mortals that you think of them?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/144.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him? or the son of man, that thou art mindful of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/144.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH, what is a son of man that you know him, and a son of man that you think much of him?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/144.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />LORD, what is man, that Thou takest knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that Thou makest account of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/144.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Lord, what is man, that thou art made known to him? or the son of man, that thou takest account of him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/144-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17771" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: māh- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">is man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wat·tê·ḏā·‘ê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">that You regard him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son of man</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ĕ·nō·wōš (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: wat·tə·ḥaš·šə·ḇê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 3ms) -- To think, account. ">You think of him?</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/7-17.htm">Job 7:17-18</a></span><br />What is man that You should exalt him, that You should set Your heart upon him, / that You attend to him every morning, and test him every moment?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4</a></span><br />what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-14.htm">Job 15:14</a></span><br />What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/25-6.htm">Job 25:6</a></span><br />how much less man, who is but a maggot, and the son of man, who is but a worm!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/39-5.htm">Psalm 39:5</a></span><br />You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-15.htm">Psalm 103:15-16</a></span><br />As for man, his days are like grass—he blooms like a flower of the field; / when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-7</a></span><br />A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Isaiah 2:22</a></span><br />Put no more trust in man, who has only the breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-27.htm">Genesis 18:27</a></span><br />Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:2</a></span><br />“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher, “futility of futilities! Everything is futile!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:19-20</a></span><br />For the fates of both men and beasts are the same: As one dies, so dies the other—they all have the same breath. Man has no advantage over the animals, since everything is futile. / All go to one place; all come from dust, and all return to dust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-14.htm">James 4:14</a></span><br />You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24</a></span><br />For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Hebrews 2:6-7</a></span><br />But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Romans 8:20</a></span><br />For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">LORD, what is man, that you take knowledge of him! or the son of man, that you make account of him!</p><p class="hdg">what is man</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4</a></b></br> What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/7-17.htm">Job 7:17</a></b></br> What <i>is</i> man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-14.htm">Job 16:14</a></b></br> He breaketh me with breach upon breach, he runneth upon me like a giant.</p><p class="hdg">or the son</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3,4</a></b></br> Put not your trust in princes, <i>nor</i> in the son of man, in whom <i>there is</i> no help… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/139-22.htm">Account</a> <a href="/psalms/142-4.htm">Care</a> <a href="/psalms/104-20.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/119-117.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/psalms/119-59.htm">Think</a> <a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Account</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Care</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Makest</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-2.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Think</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-6.htm">Thought</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 144</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">He promises to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">He prays for the happy state of the kingdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/144.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/144.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>O LORD, what is man, that You regard him</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's awe at God's attention to humanity. It echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4</a>, emphasizing human insignificance compared to God's majesty. The term "man" here refers to humanity in general, highlighting our frailty and mortality. The Hebrew word for "man" is "enosh," often used to denote human weakness. This phrase invites reflection on God's grace and mercy, as He chooses to engage with His creation despite our limitations. It underscores the biblical theme of God's condescension and care, as seen in His covenant relationships throughout the Old Testament.<p><b>the son of man that You think of him?</b><br>"Son of man" is a Hebrew idiom for human beings, emphasizing our earthly nature. This phrase is significant in biblical literature, often used to denote human frailty and dependence on God. In the New Testament, "Son of Man" becomes a title for Jesus Christ, highlighting His identification with humanity and His role as the representative human. The phrase "that You think of him" suggests God's mindfulness and intentionality in His relationship with humanity. It points to the biblical narrative of God's ongoing involvement with His creation, from the calling of Abraham to the incarnation of Christ. This reflects the theological concept of God's providence and His intimate knowledge of each person, as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a> and <a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Matthew 10:30</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Psalm 144</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a warrior and poet. This psalm reflects his humility and awe before God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and His relationship with His people. In this verse, David addresses God directly, acknowledging His majesty and care.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/man.htm">Man (Hebrew: 'enosh')</a></b><br>This term emphasizes the frailty and mortality of human beings. David uses it to highlight the contrast between God's greatness and human insignificance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/son_of_man.htm">Son of Man (Hebrew: 'ben adam')</a></b><br>A term that underscores human lineage and the earthly nature of humanity. It is often used to emphasize human limitations in contrast to divine omnipotence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Recognize our smallness in the grand scheme of creation. This should lead us to a posture of humility, acknowledging our dependence on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_mindfulness.htm">God's Mindfulness</a></b><br>Despite our insignificance, God chooses to regard us. This is a profound truth that should inspire gratitude and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_value_in_god's_eyes.htm">Human Value in God's Eyes</a></b><br>While we are frail, God sees value in us. This should encourage us to see ourselves and others through God's eyes, with inherent worth and dignity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflect_on_god's_grace.htm">Reflect on God's Grace</a></b><br>Consider the grace that God extends to us, not because of our merit, but because of His love and purpose for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/live_responsively.htm">Live Responsively</a></b><br>In light of God's attention and care, live a life that responds to His love with obedience and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_144.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 144</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_'king_of_glory'.htm">What is the meaning of 'King of Glory'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_4_2__who_are_the_'sons_of_men'.htm">Psalm 4:2: How do we verify who “sons of men” refers to historically, and is there archaeological evidence linking this phrase to a specific group or time period? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_62_9_and_genesis_1_27_align.htm">Psalm 62:9 suggests all people are “nothing” in comparison to God—how does this align with other passages like Genesis 1:27 that emphasize human value? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_all_sin_(rom_3_23_vs._job_1_1).htm">Does everyone sin? (Romans 3:23 vs. Job 1:1)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/144.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) See <a href="/psalms/8-4.htm" title="What is man, that you are mindful of him? and the son of man, that you visit him?">Psalm 8:4</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/144.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him</span>! (comp. <a href="/job/7-17.htm">Job 7:17, 18</a>; <a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Or the sea of man, that thou makest account of him!</span> It enhances our estimate of God's goodness to consider the insignificance and unworthiness of the creatures on whom he bestows it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/144-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="heb">מָה־</span> <span class="translit">(māh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is man,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֭דָם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that You regard him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֵּדָעֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tê·ḏā·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the son of man</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝נ֗וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·nō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You think of him?</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתְּחַשְּׁבֵֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ḥaš·šə·ḇê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/144-3.htm">Psalm 144:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/144-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 144:3 Yahweh what is man that you care (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 144:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/144-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 144:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>