Psalm 144:3-5

New International Version

³Lord, what are human beings^(A) that you care for them,
mere mortals that you think of them?
⁴They are like a breath;^(B)
their days are like a fleeting shadow.^(C)

⁵Part your heavens,^(D) Lord, and come down;^(E)
touch the mountains, so that they smoke.^(F)

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Psalm 144:3-5

King James Version

³Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!

⁴Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.

⁵Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

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Psalm 144:3-5

New King James Version

³^(A)Lord, what is man, that You take knowledge of him?
Or the son of man, that You are mindful of him?
⁴^(B)Man is like a breath;
^(C)His days are like a passing shadow.