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Read Psalms Chapter 8 in full above. This chapter is part of the book of Psalms and continues the narrative, teachings, or poetry found throughout this biblical text.

Psalms Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Psalms from the Holy Bible

Verses: 9Reading time: ~1 min
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Psalms 8:1

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Psalms 8:2

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Psalms 8:3

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

Psalms 8:4

What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Psalms 8:5

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

Psalms 8:6

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

Psalms 8:7

All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;

Psalms 8:8

The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.

Psalms 8:9

O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

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What is Psalms Chapter 8 about?

Psalms Chapter 8 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 9 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.

How many verses are in Psalms Chapter 8?

Psalms Chapter 8 contains 9 verses. You can use the Audio Reader to listen to this chapter read aloud, or use the font size controls above to adjust the text for comfortable reading. Bookmark individual verses by hovering over them and clicking the bookmark icon.

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