7 “Here now is the man

who did not make God his stronghold

but trusted in his great wealth

and grew strong by destroying others!”

8 But I am like an olive tree

flourishing in the house of God;

I trust in God’s unfailing love

for ever and ever.

7 “See the man who would not make

God his refuge,

but trusted in the abundance of his riches

and sought refuge in his own destruction!”

8 But I am like a green olive tree

in the house of God.

I trust in the steadfast love of God

forever and ever.

7 “Look what happens to mighty warriors

who do not trust in God.

They trust their wealth instead

and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.”

8 But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God.

I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.

7 “Here is the man who did not make God his strength,

But trusted in the abundance of his riches,

And strengthened himself in his wickedness.”

8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;

I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.

7 “Look what happened to the man

who did not depend on God

but depended on his money.

He grew strong by his evil plans.”

8 But I am like an olive tree

growing in God’s Temple.

I trust God’s love

forever and ever.

7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength,

But trusted in the abundance of his riches,

And strengthened himself in his wickedness.

8 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.

7 Behold the man that made not God his strength, but put confidence in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his avarice. 8 But as for me, I am like a green olive-tree in the house of God: I will confide in the loving-kindness of God for ever and ever.

7 “Look at this person who refused to make God his fortress! 

Instead, he trusted his great wealth 

and became strong through his greed.” 

8 But I am like a large olive tree in God’s house. 

I trust the mercy of God forever and ever. 

7 “Here is the man

who would not make God his refuge,

but trusted in the abundance of his riches,

taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”

8 But I am like a flourishing olive tree

in the house of God;

I trust in God’s faithful love forever and ever.

7 “See the one who would not take

refuge in God,

but trusted in abundant riches,

and sought refuge in wealth!”

8 But I am like a green olive tree

in the house of God.

I trust in the steadfast love of God

forever and ever.

7 “Look, the man who would not make God his refuge,

but he trusted in the greatness of his wealth;

he took refuge in his destructiveness.”

8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing

in the house of God.

I trust the loyal love of God forever and ever.

7 “Just look at this fellow!

He didn’t depend on God for his safety.

He put his trust in all his wealth.

He grew strong by destroying others!”

8 But I am like a healthy olive tree.

My roots are deep in the house of God.

I trust in your faithful love

for ever and ever.

7 “Behold, the man who would not make God his refuge,

But trusted in the abundance of his riches

And was strong in his evil desire.”

8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;

I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.