Isaiah 40:30

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 51:20, children faint in the streets from God's wrath — a direct parallel to the stumbling youth here, both depicting exhaustion under judgment.

Psalm 33:16 Parallel

Psalm 33:16 reinforces that human strength fails—a warrior is not saved by his strength, just as young men fall exhausted.

Psalm 34:10 Parallel

Psalm 34:10 contrasts young lions suffering want with those who seek the Lord lacking nothing—mirroring the futility of human vigor.

Amos 2:14 Parallel

Amos 2:14 declares that the strong shall not retain his strength—identical theme of human power collapsing.

Amos 8:13 Parallel

Amos 8:13 says young men and women faint from thirst — virtually the same imagery of youthful exhaustion as here, but linked to famine.

Galatians 6:9 exhorts 'let us not become weary in doing good' — directly addressing the condition described here with a call to perseverance.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 commands 'never tire of doing what is good' — a strong counter to the weariness here, urging persistent good works.

Hebrews 12:3 echoes 'grow weary' from Isaiah, urging consideration of Christ's endurance to avoid fatigue.

2 Corinthians 4:1 declares 'we do not lose heart' — a direct contrast to the natural weariness here, showing how mercy sustains ministry.

Jeremiah 48:15 describes Moab's finest young men being slaughtered — echoing the 'young men stumble and fall' here, though in a context of military defeat.

Ephesians 3:13 urges not to be discouraged by Paul's sufferings — a parallel to not growing weary, though focused on suffering for others.

Psalm 39:5 Related theme

Psalm 39:5 describes all mankind as a mere breath—a broader statement of human frailty that includes the exhaustion of the strong.