Psalm 52

Psalm 52:10, 11

#433 Weekday Year I Context (Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (10) I trust in the mercy of God for ever.

I, like a green olive tree
in the house of God,
Trust in the mercy of God
forever and ever.
R. I trust in the mercy of God for ever.

I will thank you always for what you have done,
and proclaim the goodness of your name
before your faithful ones.
R. I trust in the mercy of God for ever.
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Commentary on Ps 52:10, 11

The latter strophes of Psalm 52 (an individual lament against evil) used here give thanks to God and proclaim the singer’s faithfulness. The author sees himself flourishing like a tree as he contrasts the faithful with the wicked  (see also Jeremiah 11:16). The singer resolves to praise the Lord always and spread the news of God’s goodness.

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