diff --git a/matrix/server.py b/matrix/server.py
index 02581f9..0c54544 100644
--- a/matrix/server.py
+++ b/matrix/server.py
@@ -1724,7 +1724,7 @@ class MatrixServer(object):
 
                     if not ret:
                         self.encryption_queue[room_id].pop()
-                        self.encryption_queue[room_id].appendleft(message)
+                        self.encryption_queue[room_id].appendleft(item)
                         break
 
                 except OlmTrustError: