Psalms 52:8

But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house; 1 I will trust in the covenant faithfulness of God forever and ever. 1

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In The King James Version

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.

In Context

7“See, this is a man who did not make God his refuge, 1 but he trusted in the abundance of his wealth, 1 and he was strong when he destroyed others.” 1

9I will give you thanks forever for what you have done. 1 I will wait for your name, because it is good, 1 in the presence of your godly people.

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Cross References

Psalms 1:3He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water 1 that produces its fruit in its season, 1 whose leaves do not wither; 1 whatever he does will prosper. 1

Psalms 33:18See, Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him, 1 on those who hope in his covenant faithfulness 1

Psalms 92:12The righteous will flourish like the palm tree; 1 they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 1

Psalms 147:11Yahweh takes pleasure in those who honor him, 1 who hope in his covenant faithfulness. 1

Hosea 14:6His branches will spread out; 1 his beauty will be like the olive trees, 1 and his fragrance like the cedars in Lebanon. 1

Matthew Henry on Psalms 52:7-9

The Ruin of Doeg Predicted. 6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: 7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. 8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. 9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints. David was at this time in great distress; the mischief Doeg… Read the whole commentary →

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