detect newer java versions as well
diff --git a/openjpa-lib/src/main/java/org/apache/openjpa/lib/util/JavaVersions.java b/openjpa-lib/src/main/java/org/apache/openjpa/lib/util/JavaVersions.java
index 9963ebb..ae402e5 100644
--- a/openjpa-lib/src/main/java/org/apache/openjpa/lib/util/JavaVersions.java
+++ b/openjpa-lib/src/main/java/org/apache/openjpa/lib/util/JavaVersions.java
@@ -53,8 +53,12 @@
             VERSION = 5;
         else if ("1.6".equals(specVersion))
             VERSION = 6;
+        else if ("1.7".equals(specVersion))
+            VERSION = 7;
+        else if ("1.8".equals(specVersion))
+            VERSION = 8;
         else
-            VERSION = 7; // maybe someday...
+            VERSION = 9; // maybe someday...
     }
 
     /**