Psalm 8 is a Psalm of praise and wisdom. In should be read with the great creation text of Genesis chapter 1 as it expresses awe and wonder at the handiwork of God seen all around in nature. Interestingly, the middle of the Psalm focuses on human beings, but even at that all praise goes to the God of creation. David, the human author, marvels at the majesty of the Lord, who uses the weak (infants, v 2) to overthrow the mighty (vv 1-2) and ponders the thought that God has entrusted His creation to the dominion of man (vv 3-8). The beloved chapter ends of a triumphant note of praise to the Lord.
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