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Berean Standard Bible

“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever.”

Psalms 52:8

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Study note

Psalms 52 was written by David after Doeg the Edomite betrayed the priests of Nob to Saul. It begins by condemning a proud, deceitful man and then turns to contrast him with the psalmist.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But I am like a branching olive-tree in the house of God; I have put my faith in his mercy for ever and ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas yo estoy como oliva verde en la casa de Dios: en la misericordia de Dios confío perpetua y eternalmente.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero yo soy como olivo que florece en la casa del Señor. Confío en el gran amor de Dios para siempre jamás.

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