Hebrews 2:7
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
Cross-references
Hebrews 2:9
Parallel
Hebrews 2:9 directly applies the same phrase 'lower than the angels' to Jesus, showing the fulfillment of the Psalm in Christ's incarnation.
Hebrews 12:2
Parallel
Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus enduring the cross then exalted — the same pattern of being lowered then crowned.
Psalm 8:5
Citation
Psalm 8:5 is the exact verse being quoted here — the source describing man's temporary lower status and crowning with glory.