diff --git a/files/validate_postgresql_connection.sh b/files/validate_postgresql_connection.sh
index b578ac1..f126d99 100644
--- a/files/validate_postgresql_connection.sh
+++ b/files/validate_postgresql_connection.sh
@@ -26,6 +26,6 @@ do
   fi
 done
 
-echo 'Unable to connect to puppetdb'
+echo 'Unable to connect to postgresql'
 
 exit 1