Psalm 8 is a song that reflects on humanity's place in the vastness of God's creation. It acknowledges that while humans are mortal beings of small stature, God entrusted humans with caring for the earth and all its inhabitants. The song praises God as the creator and lover of all things, both seen and unseen. It asks God to breathe new life into the singer so that they may love all that God loves and do God's will.