“Here is the man who did not make God his strength,
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
And strengthened himself in his [a]wickedness.”

But I am (A)like a green olive tree in the house of God;
I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.
I will praise You forever,
Because You have done it;
And in the presence of Your saints
I will wait on Your name, for it [b]is good.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 52:7 Lit. desire, in evil sense
  2. Psalm 52:9 Or has a good reputation

“Here now is the man
    who did not make God his stronghold(A)
but trusted in his great wealth(B)
    and grew strong by destroying others!”

But I am like an olive tree(C)
    flourishing in the house of God;
I trust(D) in God’s unfailing love
    for ever and ever.
For what you have done I will always praise you(E)
    in the presence of your faithful people.(F)
And I will hope in your name,(G)
    for your name is good.(H)

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