how much less a mortal man, who is but a maggot ¹  – a son of man, who is only a worm!”

Moreover, the strength of their ¹  hands – what use was it to me? Men whose strength ²  had perished;

for I do not know how to give honorary titles, ¹  if I did, ²  my Creator would quickly do away with me. ³ 

(41:1) ¹  See, his expectation is wrong, ²  he is laid low even at the sight of it. ³ 

Not so with the wicked! Instead ¹  they are like wind-driven chaff. ² 

Of what importance is the human race, ¹  that you should notice ²  them? Of what importance is mankind, ³  that you should pay attention to them, ⁴ 

Terrify them, Lord! ¹  Let the nations know they are mere mortals! ²  (Selah)

You defend ¹  the fatherless and oppressed, ²  so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them. ³ 

They treat me like ¹  those who descend into the grave. ²  I am like a helpless man, ³ 

Take note of my brief lifespan! ¹  Why do you make all people so mortal? ² 

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, ¹  but the Lord made the sky.

The Lord is on my side, ¹  I am not afraid! What can people do to me? ² 

O Lord, of what importance is the human race, ¹  that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, ²  that you should be concerned about them? ³ 

Their life’s breath departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans die. ¹ 

Look, the Lord will throw you far away, ¹  you mere man! ²  He will wrap you up tightly. ³ 

All the nations are insignificant before him; they are regarded as absolutely nothing. ¹ 

“For a short time I abandoned ¹  you, but with great compassion I will gather you.

They are worthless, mere objects to be mocked. ¹  When the time comes to punish them, they will be destroyed.

Jesus ¹  looked at them and replied, “This is impossible for mere humans, ²  but for God all things are possible.”

But Peter helped him up, ¹  saying, “Stand up. I too am a mere mortal.” ²