Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,

and make them a little less than the heavenly beings? You grant mankind honor and majesty;

The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless -- he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.

For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.

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?

I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

In fact, if they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.

He always remembers his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations --

because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. For from now on all generations will call me blessed,

Instead someone testified somewhere: "What is man that you think of him or the son of man that you care for him?

He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.

King David went in, sat before the Lord, and said, "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my family, that you should have brought me to this point?

to the one who remembered us when we were down, for his loyal love endures,

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

"What is mankind that you make so much of them, and that you pay attention to them?

O God, invincible warrior, come back! Look down from heaven and take notice! Take care of this vine,

Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

For you ignore the God who rescues you; you pay no attention to your strong protector. So this is what happens: You cultivate beautiful plants and plant exotic vines.

For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly.

Those who are left from the kingdom of Judah will take possession of it. By the sea they will graze, in the houses of Ashkelon they will lie down in the evening, for the Lord their God will intervene for them and restore their prosperity.

Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord!

(Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

Thus you will remember and obey all my commandments and be holy to your God.

I praise you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I passed them on to you.

Remember continually his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations --

You made him lower than the angels for a little while. You crowned him with glory and honor.