⁶ how much less a mortal, who is but a maggot—
    a human being,^(A) who is only a worm!”^(B)

⁴ what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
    human beings that you care for them?^[a](A)

³ Lord, what are human beings^(A) that you care for them,
    mere mortals that you think of them?

³ Do not put your trust in princes,^(A)
    in human beings,^(B) who cannot save.

¹² “I, even I, am he who comforts^(A) you.
    Who are you that you fear^(B) mere mortals,^(C)
    human beings who are but grass,^(D)