Psalms 52:8
“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.”
Psalms 52:8 in 8 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But I, as a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God for ever, yea for ever and ever.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I trust in the lovingkindness of God for ever and ever.
- DARBYDarby
- But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I will confide in the loving-kindness of God for ever and ever.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in God's house. I trust in God's loving kindness forever and ever.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I, as a green olive in the house of God, I have trusted in the kindness of God, To the age and for ever,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.
Context: Psalms 52
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
About Psalms 52: The Fate of the Deceitful
Psalm 52 is a lament for the destruction caused by a deceitful person. The psalmist expresses his frustration and anger towards the wicked who trust in their wealth and seek to bring harm to the righteous. The psalmist calls out for divine judgment and praises God for His justice.
Commentary
This psalm reminds us that our actions have consequences, and those who sow deceit will surely reap destruction. The psalmist contrasts the fleeting nature of the wicked with the steadfast love of God. Despite the wicked's temporary prosperity, they will ultimately fall, while the righteous will endure. The psalmist's call for divine judgment is not a call for vengeance, but a plea for justice to be done. As believers, we should also seek to promote justice and righteousness, knowing that God will ultimately set all things right.