Psalm 92:14
New International Version
They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green,

New Living Translation
Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

English Standard Version
They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green,

Berean Standard Bible
In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

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

New King James Version
They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing,

New American Standard Bible
They will still yield fruit in advanced age; They will be full of sap and very green,

NASB 1995
They will still yield fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and very green,

NASB 1977
They will still yield fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and very green,

Legacy Standard Bible
They will still yield fruit in old age; They shall be rich and fresh,

Amplified Bible
[Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age; They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment];

Christian Standard Bible
They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green,

American Standard Version
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and green:

Contemporary English Version
They will be like trees that stay healthy and fruitful, even when they are old.

English Revised Version
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and green:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Even when they are old, they still bear fruit. They are always healthy and fresh.

Good News Translation
that still bear fruit in old age and are always green and strong.

International Standard Version
They will still bear fruit even in old age; they will be luxuriant and green.

Majority Standard Bible
In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

NET Bible
They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

New Heart English Bible
They will still bring forth fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,

Webster's Bible Translation
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;

World English Bible
They will still produce fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Still they bring forth in old age, "" They are fat and flourishing,

Young's Literal Translation
Still they bring forth in old age, Fat and flourishing are they,

Smith's Literal Translation
They shall yet sprout in old as; they shall be fat and green.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall still increase in a fruitful old age: and shall be well treated,

Catholic Public Domain Version
They will still be multiplied in a fruitful old age, and they will endure well,

New American Bible
They shall bear fruit even in old age, they will stay fresh and green,

New Revised Standard Version
In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fair and desirable,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Moreover they will increase in old age; they will be Heavenly and sweet!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and richness;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then shall they be increased in a fine old age; and they shall be prosperous; that they may declare

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
How Great Are Your Works
13Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, 15to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”…

Cross References
John 15:5
I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Jeremiah 17:7-8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

Matthew 7:17-20
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. / Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ...

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ezekiel 47:12
Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.”

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Hosea 14:5-6
I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.

Philippians 1:11
filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Romans 7:4
Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.

Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

Matthew 13:23
But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

they

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.

Matthew 3:10
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

John 15:2-5
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit…

in old age

Psalm 71:18
Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

1 Chronicles 29:1
Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

Job 17:9
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

flourishing.

Ezekiel 47:12
And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.

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Psalm 92
1. The prophet exhorts to praise God
4. For his great works
6. For his judgments on the wicked
10. And for his goodness to the godly.














In old age they will still bear fruit;
This phrase emphasizes the enduring vitality and productivity of the righteous, even in their later years. Biblically, bearing fruit is often associated with living a life that reflects God's will and produces good works (Galatians 5:22-23). The imagery of fruitfulness in old age suggests a life that continues to be spiritually productive and influential. This can be seen in the lives of biblical figures like Abraham and Sarah, who were called to significant roles in their advanced years (Genesis 17:17). The concept of bearing fruit in old age also aligns with the promise of longevity and blessing for those who follow God's commandments (Deuteronomy 5:33).

healthy and green they will remain,
The imagery of being "healthy and green" suggests vitality, strength, and resilience. In the Bible, green trees often symbolize life and prosperity (Jeremiah 17:7-8). This phrase indicates that the righteous will not only continue to be productive but will also maintain their spiritual vigor and health. The use of "green" can also be connected to the idea of being planted by streams of water, as seen in Psalm 1:3, where the righteous are compared to a tree that yields fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. This reflects a life sustained by a deep, abiding relationship with God. The promise of remaining healthy and green can be seen as a type of the eternal life and renewal found in Jesus Christ, who offers living water that leads to everlasting life (John 4:14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The author of Psalm 92, traditionally attributed to David, who is expressing praise and thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness and righteousness.

2. Righteous
The individuals described in this verse, who are living in accordance with God's will and are blessed with continued fruitfulness even in old age.

3. Temple Worship
Psalm 92 is a song for the Sabbath, indicating its use in temple worship, a place where the community gathered to honor God.

4. Old Age
A stage of life highlighted in this verse, emphasizing the continued vitality and productivity of the righteous.

5. Flourishing
The imagery of being "healthy and green" suggests a state of spiritual vitality and prosperity.
Teaching Points
Continued Fruitfulness
The righteous are promised ongoing productivity and vitality, regardless of age. This challenges the cultural view that old age is a time of decline and inactivity.

Spiritual Vitality
The imagery of being "healthy and green" suggests that spiritual health is not bound by physical age. Believers are encouraged to maintain a vibrant relationship with God throughout their lives.

God's Faithfulness
This verse underscores God's commitment to His people, providing for them and enabling them to bear fruit even in later years.

Role of the Community
The context of temple worship suggests the importance of community in nurturing and supporting the spiritual growth of individuals, especially the elderly.

Legacy of Faith
Older believers have the opportunity to leave a legacy of faithfulness and fruitfulness, serving as examples and mentors to younger generations.(14) They shall still bring forth.--Literally, Still shall they sprout in hoary age, sappy and green shall they be, alluding to the great fruitfulness of the date palm, and to the fact that to the very last this fruitfulness continues.

Verse 14. - They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; i.e. "even when they are old, they shall still bring forth fruit" - they shall still glorify God by their good works. They shall be fat and fiourishing; literally, fat and green. The metaphor of ver. 12 is still kept up.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In old age
בְּשֵׂיבָ֑ה (bə·śê·ḇāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7872: Hoary head, old age

they will still
ע֭וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

bear fruit;
יְנוּב֣וּן (yə·nū·ḇūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 5107: To germinate, to, flourish, to utter

healthy
דְּשֵׁנִ֖ים (də·šê·nîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1879: Fat, rich, fertile

and green
וְרַֽעֲנַנִּ֣ים (wə·ra·‘ă·nan·nîm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7488: Verdant, new, prosperous

they will remain,
יִהְיֽוּ׃ (yih·yū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be


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