Psalm 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Cross-reference
Psalm 52:8 compares the righteous to a green olive tree, a parallel metaphor of flourishing.
Psalm 92:14 says the righteous still bear fruit in old age, staying green—reinforcing the enduring vitality of the tree planted by water here.
Genesis 39:23 repeats that the LORD made all Joseph's work succeed — a direct parallel to 'whatever he does prospers' in Psalm 1:3.
Revelation 22:2 depicts the tree of life by the river, bearing fruit monthly with healing leaves—a fulfillment of the flourishing tree imagery here.
Jude 1:12 calls false teachers 'autumn trees without fruit, uprooted' — opposite of the fruitful, stable tree in Psalm 1:3.
John 15:6 describes branches that wither and are burned if not abiding in Christ — opposite of the flourishing tree in Psalm 1:3.
Matthew 21:19 shows a fig tree cursed for bearing no fruit — opposite of the fruitful, unwithering tree in Psalm 1:3.
In Matthew 13:6, plants without root wither in the sun — contrasting the well-watered tree whose leaf never withers.
Ezekiel 47:12 describes trees whose leaves never wither and fruit monthly—directly echoing the unfading leaf and seasonal fruit of the righteous here.
Jeremiah 17:8 nearly quotes this verse, describing the blessed man as a tree by water that stays green and bears fruit despite drought.
Isaiah 44:4 applies the same tree-by-water metaphor to God's blessing on Israel, reinforcing the image of spiritual vitality from divine provision.
Isaiah 27:11 depicts dried boughs broken for fire — the opposite of the never-withering leaf in Psalm 1:3.
Isaiah 3:10 directly states the righteous will eat the fruit of their deeds, echoing the fruit-bearing and well-being of the tree.
Genesis 39:3 shows Joseph prospering because the LORD was with him — a direct parallel to the prosperity of the righteous in Psalm 1:3.
2 Chronicles 31:21 shows Hezekiah prospering in every work because he was faithful, mirroring the righteous person's prosperity.
Joshua 1:8 directly parallels the meditation on the law day and night leading to success, just as the tree prospers.
Matthew 7:17 teaches that healthy trees bear good fruit, directly paralleling the fruitful tree imagery of Psalm 1:3.
Numbers 24:6 uses the same garden-by-water imagery for Israel's blessed state, directly paralleling the tree planted by streams.
Colossians 2:7 uses 'rooted' imagery, mirroring the tree planted by streams. Both emphasize stability and growth from being grounded in God.
Philippians 1:11 speaks of being 'filled with the fruit of righteousness,' a direct echo of the righteous person yielding fruit in Psalm 1:3.
Galatians 5:22 lists the 'fruit of the Spirit,' directly paralleling the righteous person's fruit. Both use fruit as a metaphor for godly character.
Mark 4:6 describes a plant with no root withering in the sun, the opposite of the well-watered, unfading tree in Psalm 1:3.
1 Kings 2:3 directly commands obedience to prosper in all you do, mirroring Psalm 1:3's promise.
2 Kings 18:7 states Hezekiah prospered in all he did because he held fast to the Lord, a direct parallel.
Matthew 3:10 warns of trees not bearing good fruit being cut down, contrasting the fruitful, enduring tree of Psalm 1:3.
2 Chronicles 26:5 says Uzziah prospered as long as he sought God, matching the condition of the righteous.
Jeremiah 8:13 depicts withered leaves and no fruit as judgment, the opposite of the thriving tree in Psalm 1:3.
Job 29:19 uses the same tree-by-water imagery for past blessing, directly echoing Psalm 1:3.
Proverbs 11:28 directly parallels the righteous flourishing like a green leaf, using the same tree imagery as Psalm 1:3.
Job 14:9 uses the same tree-by-water revival imagery, but in a context of hope for a cut-down tree, contrasting with the righteous' constant flourishing here.
Proverbs 12:12 says the root of the righteous yields fruit, similar to the fruitful tree in Psalm 1:3, though less directly.
Mark 4:28 describes the gradual process of fruit-bearing, echoing the 'fruit in season' of the righteous. Both use agricultural growth as a metaphor for spiritual fruitfulness.
Ezekiel 17:8 uses the planted-by-water vine imagery in a parable about Israel's kings, echoing the fruitfulness theme here.
Ezekiel 19:10 likens Israel's mother to a fruitful vine planted by water, mirroring the tree imagery of the righteous here.