Psalm 52:7 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 11:28
Both verses contrast trust in God versus trust in wealth.
Matthew 6:24
Jesus teaches that one cannot serve both God and money, echoing this theme.
Jeremiah 17:5
Both verses warn against relying on human strength instead of God.
Source: Psalm 52:7