Psalm 104:15
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.
Cross-reference
Psalm 105:16 describes God destroying bread supplies — the opposite of the bread that sustains hearts in Psalm 104:15.
Psalm 92:10 speaks of being anointed with fine oils — the same oil that makes the face shine in Psalm 104:15.
Psalm 23:5 also features oil anointing and an overflowing cup — the same gifts of wine and oil that gladden and shine.
In Psalm 65:9, God waters the land to provide grain, directly paralleling the bread that sustains hearts in Psalm 104:15.
Ezekiel 14:13 shows God cutting off food as judgment — the inverse of the blessing in Psalm 104:15.
Jeremiah 31:12 lists grain, new wine, and olive oil as the Lord's bounty — matching the wine, oil, and bread of Psalm 104:15.
Isaiah 3:1 shows God removing the very supplies He provides in Psalm 104:15 — a stark contrast of blessing vs. judgment.
Ecclesiastes 10:19 says wine makes life merry — the same idea as wine gladdens the heart in Psalm 104:15.
Ecclesiastes 9:7 directly echoes the call to eat bread and drink wine with joy — the same gifts from God.
Ezekiel 4:16 depicts God cutting off bread and water in judgment — opposite of the generous provision in Psalm 104:15.
Ezekiel 5:16 describes God using famine to destroy — directly opposing the life-sustaining bread in Psalm 104:15.
Judges 9:13 has the vine say its wine cheers gods and men — directly paralleling the wine that gladdens the heart in Psalm 104:15.
Deuteronomy 28:40 reverses the blessing of oil — a curse where olives fail, contrasting with the oil that makes faces shine.
Leviticus 26:26 threatens bread that fails to satisfy — contrasting with the sustaining bread in Psalm 104:15.
In 2 Samuel 13:28, Amnon's high spirits from wine are exploited for murder, contrasting the good gift of wine in Psalm 104:15.
Zechariah 10:7 directly echoes wine gladdening hearts — the Ephraimites' hearts are glad as with wine.
Genesis 27:28 blesses Jacob with grain and new wine — the same gifts of provision celebrated in Psalm 104:15.
Genesis 9:3 expands God's provision to include meat — a further gift of sustenance like the bread in Psalm 104:15.
Genesis 1:29 records God's original provision of plants for food — the same creative generosity reflected in Psalm 104:15's bread.
Genesis 3:18 introduces thorns and thistles as part of the curse — contrasting the joyful provision of bread in Psalm 104:15.
Matthew 26:29 shows Jesus linking wine to future kingdom joy — the same gladdening wine here points to eschatological celebration.
Mark 14:25 similarly has Jesus speaking of wine in the kingdom — echoing the theme of wine as a source of joy.
Hebrews 1:9 speaks of anointing with the oil of joy — linking oil to joy, similar to oil making faces shine.
Isaiah 61:3 uses 'oil of joy' — the same oil that makes faces shine here — symbolizing gladness and restoration.
Ecclesiastes 8:1 says wisdom brightens the face — a metaphorical parallel to oil making the face shine.
Deuteronomy 8:3 teaches that bread alone is not enough — expanding on the bread that sustains by pointing to God's word.
In Judges 9:9, the olive tree's oil is said to honor gods and humans — paralleling the oil that brightens the face in Psalm 104:15.
Luke 7:46 mentions anointing with oil — the same oil that makes faces shine here, used as a sign of honor and joy.
Ephesians 5:18 warns against drunkenness, contrasting with the positive view of wine in Psalm 104:15 as a gift that gladdens the heart.
Genesis 18:5 shows Abraham offering bread to refresh his guests — echoing the sustaining bread in Psalm 104:15.
In Proverbs 27:9, perfume brings joy to the heart, similar to the oil and wine in Psalm 104:15 that gladden and shine.
In Judges 19:6, the phrase 'eat and drink and enjoy yourself' echoes the gladness from wine and food in Psalm 104:15, though in a narrative context.
Zechariah 9:15-17 promises grain and new wine as blessings — similar to the wine and bread in Psalm 104:15, though in a victory context.
Judges 19:5 shows a father-in-law urging a guest to eat for refreshment — a practical use of bread like in Psalm 104:15.