diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 63c00fe..4402d84 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ buildscript {
 		blockHoundVersion = "1.0.4.RELEASE"
 		cfJavaClientVersion = "5.6.0.RELEASE"
 		checkstyleVersion = "8.37"
-		commonsTextVersion = "1.8"
+		commonsTextVersion = "1.9"
 		immutablesVersion = "2.8.8"
 		openServiceBrokerVersion = "3.4.0"
 		pmdVersion = "6.29.0"