Psalm 92:14
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
Cross-reference
Psalm 1:3 describes a tree planted by water bearing fruit — identical imagery to the fruitful, flourishing righteous in Psalm 92:14.
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 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.
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.
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.
In Acts 21:16, Mnason is called 'an old disciple,' embodying the faithful elder who still bears fruit — a direct illustration.
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.
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.