Psalm 144:3

ESV O Lord, what is man that you regard him, or the son of man that you think of him?

NIV Lord, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that you think of them?

NASB Lord, what is man, that You look after him? Or a son of man, that You think of him?

CSB Lord, what is a human that you care for him, a son of man that you think of him?

NLT O Lord, what are human beings that you should notice them, mere mortals that you should think about them?

KJV Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!

NKJV Lord, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that You are mindful of him?

What does Psalm 144:3 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 144; verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 144:1–4 praises the Lord for preparing David for battle, for protecting him, and for subduing people under him. In contrast to Lord's loving, mighty character, David portrays man as finite. It is amazing that the Lord cares for men, whose lives are short and fragile.

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Chapter Summary
David begins by praising the Lord for ability, protection, and success in battle. This is amazing because humanity is so frail and temporary compared to God. Still, David asks for the Lord's intervention. Enemy nations and those who make false promises plague David. Yet he confidently plans to praise the Lord for the anticipated victory. The song ends with a prayer for the nation of Israel to experience prosperity. This is expected when the king is preserved, and such blessings are part of being God's chosen people.

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