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“See the one who would not take
    refuge in God
but trusted in abundant riches
    and sought refuge in wealth!”[a](A)

But I am like a green olive tree
    in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love of God
    forever and ever.(B)
I will thank you forever
    because of what you have done.
In the presence of the faithful
    I will proclaim[b] your name, for it is good.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 52.7 Syr Tg: Heb in his destruction
  2. 52.9 Cn: Heb wait for

“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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