Psalms 92:14
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;
Original Language Analysis
ע֭וֹד
H5750
ע֭וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
1 of 6
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
יְנוּב֣וּן
They shall still bring forth fruit
H5107
יְנוּב֣וּן
They shall still bring forth fruit
Strong's:
H5107
Word #:
2 of 6
to germinate, i.e., (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter
Cross References
Isaiah 46:4And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.Psalms 71:18Now 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.Jeremiah 17:8For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.Psalms 1:3And 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.Job 17:9The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.Proverbs 4:18But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.Matthew 3:10And 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.Ezekiel 47:12And 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.
Historical Context
In ancient cultures that often marginalized the elderly, this psalm affirms the ongoing value and productivity of aged believers in God's economy.
Questions for Reflection
- What fruit is God calling you to produce in your current season of life, regardless of your age?
- How can you invest now in spiritual vitality that will sustain you into old age?
Analysis & Commentary
The promise of fruitfulness in old age contradicts natural decline, pointing to supernatural grace. 'Bring forth fruit' even in advanced years demonstrates that spiritual productivity doesn't diminish with age. Being 'fat and flourishing' (dashen ve-ra'anan) depicts vitality, health, and continued growth. This verse establishes that God's purposes for His people extend throughout their entire lives—there is no retirement from fruitful service in God's kingdom.