My friend Ken armed himself to face death with the sword of faith. He is this green olive tree.

Psalm 52:8-9
But I am like a green olive tree
   in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love of God 
   forever and ever.
I will thank you forever,
   because you have done it.
I will wait for your name, for it is good,
   in the presence of the godly.

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