Psalms 92:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 92:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and green:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and green:
Psalms 92:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 92

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be full of sap and green:

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They shall still bring forth fruit in old age - As a tree that is carefully planted and cultivated may be expected to live long, and to bear fruit even when it is old. It is true that such a tree may be cut down; or that it may be blown down by winds and tempests; or that it may be unproductive, but as a general rule, and as laying the foundation of a reasonable hope, such a tree may be expected to live long, and to produce fruit even when it is old. So of one devoted early to God, and trained up under the influences of religion. The care, the culture, the habits of temperance, of industry, of moderation, and of sobriety so formed, are favorable to length of days, and lay the foundation for…”
Read attributed excerpt →
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Old age - Their last days shall be their best days, wherein they shall grow in grace, and increase in blessedness. Next: Psalms Chapter 93”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“They: Psa 1:3; Mat 3:10; Joh 15:2-5; Gal 5:22, Gal 5:23; Phi 1:11; Jde 1:12 in old age: Psa 71:18; 1Chr. 29:1-30; Job 17:9; Pro 4:18; Isa 46:4; Jer 17:8 flourishing: Heb. green, Eze 47:12 Psalms 92:15”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Sources and verification