Psalm 92:14

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;

Cross-reference

Psalm 1:3 Parallel

Psalm 1:3 describes a tree planted by water bearing fruit — identical imagery to the fruitful, flourishing righteous in Psalm 92:14.

Psalm 71:18 Parallel

In Psalm 71:18, the psalmist asks to declare God's power in old age — same theme of continued faithfulness and fruitfulness in later years.

Isaiah 46:4 Parallel

Isaiah 46:4 promises God's sustaining care to old age — the same divine faithfulness that enables the righteous to bear fruit in old age as in Psalm 92:14.

Jeremiah 17:8 uses the same tree imagery — always green and bearing fruit — showing the righteous flourish like a tree planted by water, echoing Psalm 92:14's promise of lasting fruitfulness.

In Matthew 3:10, the same tree/fruit imagery warns of judgment on unfruitful trees — opposite to the enduring fruitfulness here.

Jude 1:12 Contrast

In Jude 1:12, false teachers are 'autumn trees without fruit' — a direct contrast to the fruitful trees in old age here.

Isaiah 58:11 promises the righteous will be like a well-watered garden — a similar image of sustained vitality and fruitfulness, echoing Psalm 92:14's promise of staying fresh and green.

Luke 2:36 Parallel

In Luke 2:36, Anna, a very old widow, serves God constantly — a direct example of bearing fruit in old age as Psalm 92:14 describes.

Acts 21:16 Parallel

In Acts 21:16, Mnason is called 'an old disciple,' embodying the faithful elder who still bears fruit — a direct illustration.

Titus 2:2 Parallel

In Titus 2:2, specific virtues for aged men — sobriety, faith, love, patience — directly describe the fruit Psalm 92:14 says they bear.

In John 15:2-5, bearing fruit requires abiding in Christ — the same fruitfulness metaphor with a NT condition for continued growth.

Job 17:9 Parallel

In Job 17:9, the righteous grow stronger — a parallel to the flourishing in old age, emphasizing continued spiritual growth.

In Proverbs 4:18, the righteous path shines brighter — a parallel image of progressive righteousness, like bearing fruit in old age.

Ezekiel 47:12 describes trees whose leaves never wither and fruit never fails — a similar image of perpetual fruitfulness, though in a visionary temple context.

In Philippians 1:11, 'fruit of righteousness' comes through Christ — a parallel image of righteous fruitfulness, now tied to Christ.

In Galatians 5:22, the fruit of the Spirit lists virtues — a parallel metaphor for righteous living, though focused on character rather than age.