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Psalms 52:8

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God,.... Or rather it should be supplied, "I shall be" (d); since David was at this time an exile from the house of God: and this expresses his faith…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God - I am safe and happy, notwithstanding the effort made by my enemy, the informer, to secure my destruction. I have been kept unharmed, like a green…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 52:6-9

David was at this time in great distress; the mischief Doeg had done him was but the beginning of his sorrows; and yet here we have him triumphing, and that is more than rejoicing, in tribulation.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But Iam like a green olive tree R.V., But as for me, I am like a green olive tree, rightly emphasising the contrast between the fate of the wicked man and the hopes of the speaker. But who is the…