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Psalms 52:8 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 52:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 52 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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. This verse presents David's sharp contrast to the wicked man just described. While the wicked trusts in riches and is uprooted (v.5), David trusts in God's mercy and flourishes like a planted tree. The imagery is rich with covenant significance."But I" (va'ani, וַאֲנִי) marks emphatic contrast. The psalm has described the wicked man's fate—uprooting, destruction, laughing scorn. "But I" signals David's different position, choice, and destiny. Same world, same circumstances, different foundation...
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Cross-References for Psalms 52:8
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“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.”
“that brings forth its fruit in its season”
“and his beauty will be like the olive tree”
“But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”
“A green olive tree”
“Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him”
“in those who hope in his loving kindness.”
“and were grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree”
“in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants”