Where the Fathers quote Psalms 118

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John ChrysostomPG 55:675expounds v.1“Μακαριοι οι αμωμοι εν οδω οι πορευομενοι εν νομω Κυριου.”118. «Blessed are the blameless, etc.» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:360expounds v.25“Εκολληθη τω εδαφει η ψυχη μου· ζησον με κατα τον λογον σου.”305. How to understand «My soul cleaveth unto the dust» John ChrysostomPG 55:690expounds v.73“Αι χειρες σου εποιησαν με και επλασαν με· συνετισον με και μαθησομαι τας εντολας σου.”118. «Your hands have made me, etc.» Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:1049expounds v.120“- καθηλωσον εκ του φοβου σου τας σαρκας μου· απο γαρ των κριματων σου εφοβηθην.”On the fear of God: «Nail down my flesh with thy fear» John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:185…the ungodly" (Ps. 1.1). "Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law" (Ps. 93.12). "Blessed are the undefiled in the way" (Ps. 118.1). "Blessed are all they that trust in h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:635B…urn aside to the right or to the left, nor stray from the way of justice and of truth. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord (Ps 118:1). Wherefore, in reference to this earli… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:707A…however, consider the beginning and the end of the Psalm. For in the opening it says: "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord" (Ps. 118:1); and at the end of the same: "Seek thy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:749DLatin…t beatitudinem, alii quidem ut coronas reportaturi, alii ut a suppliciis exempti, non modicam reportant. Non solum enim hoc didicisti, Beati immaculati in via (Psal. 118, 1); sed etiam, Beati quorum remissæ sunt… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:419C…se it is manifest that he who is being initiated must be in exertion and strife in order to obtain immutability. "Turn away from evil," he says, "and do good" (Ps. cxviii, 1); and again, "Blessed are the undefiled… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:419C…fe in order to obtain immutability. "Turn away from evil," he says, "and do good" (Ps. cxviii, 1); and again, "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk" (Ps. cxviii, 1). For the good does not know how to sta… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1235A…Ps. cxviii, 1. — "Blessed are the undefiled in the wa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:275A…the mountain of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?" etc. Ps. XXXIII, 12. — "Come, children, hearken to me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord." Ps. CXVIII, 1. — "Blessed are the undefiled in the wa… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:487D…to the ravine, which we call Ororia. Coming along the way, the holy man was singing: «Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.» (Ps. cxviii, 1). And he completed the psalm up to that… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3103C…pour forth their customary prayers; and when they were reciting the psalm, Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord (Ps. CXVIII, 1), there appeared to the saint in a glor… Isidore Glabas c. 1342–1396PG 139:149B…l: "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord; blessed are they that search his testimonies; with their whole heart they seek him" (Ps. CXVIII, 1-3). For to whom would these words be more… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:643C…which prefigure the conversation of our Savior Himself, and especially His immaculate manner of life, which the psalm then chanted, "Blessed are the undefiled [Ps. CXVIII, 1]," correctly demonstrates, and furt… Serapion of ThmuisPG 40:933C…se through which the world is saved! Anyone declaring your blessedness would justly say: Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord (Ps. CXVIII, 1). For, meditating on this law day and n… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1361…ever let the house of israel now say that he is good that his mercy endureth for ever let the house of aaron now say that he is good that his mercy endureth for ever let… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:939B…can please God, so that you may obtain beatitude: for it is written: "Blessed are they who search his testimonies, with their whole heart they shall seek him" (Ps. 118:2). See that the enemy does not interrupt… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:149A…f both the Old and the New Testament. For we heard David saying: Blessed are they that search out his testimonies, and with their whole heart shall seek him (Ps. cxviii, 2); as if no one can seek out God without… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:11…are tried in the fire,” etc. Psalm 18:8. — “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” Psalm 118:2-4. — “Blessed are they that keep his test… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1361…ever let the house of israel now say that he is good that his mercy endureth for ever let the house of aaron now say that he is good that his mercy endureth for ever let… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1169…israel now say that he is good for his mercy endures forever let the house of aaron now say that he is good for his mercy endures forever let all those who fear the lord now… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1809…israel now say that he is good for his mercy endures forever let the house of aaron now say that he is good for his mercy endures forever having mentioned these by division he makes a… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:787…my back, they prolonged their iniquity." And he could not even bear the iron that had been placed upon his neck and foot by himself but... 3 Psal. xiv, 3. 3 Psal. cxviii, 3.… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1123…israel now say for he is good for his mercy is forever let the house of aaron now say for he is good for his mercy is forever let all who fear the lord now say… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1361…ever let the house of israel now say that he is good that his mercy endureth for ever let the house of aaron now say that he is good that his mercy endureth for ever let… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1051C…if they calumniate what has been written against them, just as the Gentiles, hearing: "The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands" (Ps. cxviii, 4), consider the teaching concerning the… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:341…varies in this matter, and the singular is used for the plural, and the plural for the singular, as when it says: Praise him, ye heavens of heavens (Ps. cxviii, 4); as if to say, heaven of heaven; for it adds: And the w… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:421A…aters placed above? Is it for drinking or for sailing? That there are indeed waters above, David testifies, saying, And the water that is above the heavens. ⟦Ps. CXVIII, 4⟧ Observe, then, the wisdom of the Creat… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…should blame their own transgressions and the excess of their ingratitude vers i called upon the lord in distress and he answered me in a large place the lord is my helper and i will not… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1419A…commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes.” Psal. CII, 17. — “And his justice is upon the children’s children, to those who keep his testament.” Psal. CXVIII, 5. — “O that my ways may be directed to k… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:689B…God, but with intensity of heart, hear: "Out of the depths I cried to you, O Lord" (Ps. 129:1); "O Lord, I will profess to you in the uprightness of my heart" (Ps. 118:7). And so that David might bring an end… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…the lord is my helper and i shall look upon my enemies it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:63…vers nolite confidere in principibus this is similar to that which says it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1169…my helper and i shall look upon my enemies it is good to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is good to hope in the lord than to hope in princes all… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:351…be one for you read somewhere he says that it is good to trust in the lord than to trust in man for to cleave to god is good and as to the good i have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:697…cf i cor i just as the prophet says in like manner it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man ps cxvii and repent for the judge who is no respecter… Synesius of Cyrene c. 370–c. 413PG 66:1341…month is ending h letter v h h to the priests h it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man d but i hear that those from the impious sect of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:887…in him will be most blessed in every way for scripture says it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in princes in whom there is no salvation for the hope that is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:89…against a man it says who will open it is better therefore to trust in the lord than to trust in man according to the voice of the psalmist and all things made by hands they… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:669…into every evil and the blessed david speaks truly when he says it is better to trust in the lord than to put confidence in man b but he rescues and delivers from every evil those… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:211…multitude of his power a horse is a false thing for safety it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man b and that such rash counsel brought them no benefit at… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:839…it is good therefore according to the true voice of the prophet to trust in the lord than to trust in a man vers woe to them thy shepherds have slumbered the king of assyria has… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1811…as possible then with good reasonings he confirms the pious mind vers it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:373…and cursed is the man who puts his hope in men and it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in men here however the prophetic word praises those who trust in this… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1735…in the sons of men in whom there is no salvation and it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1427B…on thee. » Psal. lv, 11. — « In God have I hoped; I will not fear what man can do to me. » Psal. lxxvii, 53. — « He led them in hope, and they did not fear. » Psal. cxviii, 8. — « It is good to trust in the Lord, r… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:673…pass by and put them to shame with a loud voice saying it is better to trust in the lord than to attend to their foolish prattle isa v for the words of the lord have… Anthony the GreatPG 40:969…beloved brethren to serve god for it is better as is written to trust in the lord than to trust in men therefore let us not be anxious to serve men lest we fall into their… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:419…trusts in the lord and the lord shall be his hope and it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in princes but a king is not saved by much power and a… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…the lord is my helper and i shall look upon my enemies it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:63…vers nolite confidere in principibus this is similar to that which says it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1169…my helper and i shall look upon my enemies it is good to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is good to hope in the lord than to hope in princes all… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:351…be one for you read somewhere he says that it is good to trust in the lord than to trust in man for to cleave to god is good and as to the good i have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:697…cf i cor i just as the prophet says in like manner it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man ps cxvii and repent for the judge who is no respecter… Synesius of Cyrene c. 370–c. 413PG 66:1341…month is ending h letter v h h to the priests h it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man d but i hear that those from the impious sect of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:887…in him will be most blessed in every way for scripture says it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in princes in whom there is no salvation for the hope that is… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:89…against a man it says who will open it is better therefore to trust in the lord than to trust in man according to the voice of the psalmist and all things made by hands they… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:669…into every evil and the blessed david speaks truly when he says it is better to trust in the lord than to put confidence in man b but he rescues and delivers from every evil those… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:211…multitude of his power a horse is a false thing for safety it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man b and that such rash counsel brought them no benefit at… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:839…it is good therefore according to the true voice of the prophet to trust in the lord than to trust in a man vers woe to them thy shepherds have slumbered the king of assyria has… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1811…as possible then with good reasonings he confirms the pious mind vers it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:373…and cursed is the man who puts his hope in men and it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in men here however the prophetic word praises those who trust in this… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1735…in the sons of men in whom there is no salvation and it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in man it is better to hope in the lord than to hope… Athanasius AlexandrinusPG 25:673…pass by and put them to shame with a loud voice saying it is better to trust in the lord than to attend to their foolish prattle isa v for the words of the lord have… Anthony the GreatPG 40:969…beloved brethren to serve god for it is better as is written to trust in the lord than to trust in men therefore let us not be anxious to serve men lest we fall into their… Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:419…trusts in the lord and the lord shall be his hope and it is better to trust in the lord than to trust in princes but a king is not saved by much power and a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:455D…t went forth produced much spiritual wealth. Then truly it was possible to see that "the oracles of the Lord are desirable above gold and much precious stone" (Ps. 118:10). For what gold could not do, nor a pre… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:567…and for all who call upon him for everyone who calls upon the name of the lord will be saved do you see how he brings forward testimonies of both faith and confession for when he… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:957…his protector as if by god himself at other times he says all nations compassed me about but in the name of the lord i warded them off ps cxvii he used this again against those… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1375…toward me i will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows unto the lord now in the presence of all his people precious in the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1383…c tism of salvation i shall receive and i will call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord in the presence of all his people precious in the sight… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1359…i will take the chalice of salvation and i will call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord before all his people precious in the sight of the lord… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1361…grace i will sacrifice to you a sacrifice of praise and in the name of the lord i will call i will pay my vows to the lord in the sight of all his people in… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…than to hope in princes all nations compassed me about and in the name of the lord i have been avenged on them surrounding they compassed me about and in the name of the lord i… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1165…i shall take the cup of salvation and i shall call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord before all his people b precious in the sight of the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1171…and in the name of the lord i warded them off a they compassed me about like bees they were kindled like fire among thorns and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:331…yet all these bonds were broken by hope in god and in the name of the lord i have been avenged upon them surrounding they surrounded me and in the name of the lord i have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:793A…it. Finally, the prophet, knowing it to be the fault of men who do not hide it, said: In my heart I have hidden thy sayings, that I might not sin against thee (Ps. 118. 11). If, therefore, you hide the word in t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:909A…king of the world, the devil, might not find them, so that she can confidently say: In my heart I have hidden thy sayings, that I might not sin against thee (Ps. 118. 11). What therefore? Whoever in that time… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:957…as if by god himself at other times he says all nations compassed me about but in the name of the lord i warded them off ps cxvii he used this again against those who were… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:799…he innermost recesses of the intellect. Such was blessed David when he sang and said: "In my heart I have hidden your words, that I might not sin against you" (Ps. CXVIII, 11). Moreover, the Savior addressed the ho… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:279D…y have been poured into the mind. For somewhere the divine David also sings and says: "In my heart I have hidden your words, that I might not sin against you" (Ps. CXVIII, 11). For it is permitted, it is permitted… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1803…sacrifice to thee a sacrifice of praise and i will call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord in the presence of all his people in the courts of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1811…to implore divine assistance vers all nations compassed me about and in the name of the lord i have been avenged on them the church indeed suffered the onsets of all the nations but jerusalem suffered… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:133A…, as if it were fixed there and existed within the body; just as when it says again: "In my heart I have hidden thy words, that I might not sin against thee," ⟦Ps. cxviii, 11⟧ so that it might say, "In my soul"; an… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:63…like bees around a honeycomb they were kindled like fire among thorns but in the name of the lord i have avenged myself on them these things he uttered to himself but they were driven away… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1125…a human manner vers all the nations compassed me about and in the name of the lord i warded them off compassing they compassed me about and in the name of the lord i warded them… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:727…regarding the dangerous times they surrounded me like bees about a honeycomb but in the name of the lord i warded them off as for the emperor himself shortly thereafter he did those things which with… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1577…singing i will sacrifice to you the sacrifice of praise and in the name of the lord i will call upon him instead of the name of the lord i will call upon he means also… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1579…see them overcome and defeated all the nations encircled me and in the name of the lord i defended myself against them one must understand the nations as both the aliens surrounding palestine and the multitudes… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1191…as has been said but because of the second which says and the name of the lord i will call upon for this is a prediction appropriate to the mother of god and having its fulfillment… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1563…was spoken to Esau, until he went out. There are many types of doctrines which the saint defends by the wisdom of God, overturning them with sound discourse. [Ps. CXVIII, 12] "They surrounded me like bees," etc. E… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1375…toward me i will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows unto the lord now in the presence of all his people precious in the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1383…c tism of salvation i shall receive and i will call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord in the presence of all his people precious in the sight… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1359…i will take the chalice of salvation and i will call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord before all his people precious in the sight of the lord… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1361…grace i will sacrifice to you a sacrifice of praise and in the name of the lord i will call i will pay my vows to the lord in the sight of all his people in… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…than to hope in princes all nations compassed me about and in the name of the lord i have been avenged on them surrounding they compassed me about and in the name of the lord i… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:475…labors we shall receive great rewards d all nations compassed me about they compassed me about like bees a honeycomb and in the name of the lord i have taken vengeance on them for the people… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1165…i shall take the cup of salvation and i shall call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord before all his people b precious in the sight of the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1171…and in the name of the lord i warded them off a they compassed me about like bees they were kindled like fire among thorns and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:331…yet all these bonds were broken by hope in god and in the name of the lord i have been avenged upon them surrounding they surrounded me and in the name of the lord i have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:603B…order of a disciple, when he says: Thy ways, O Lord, show me, and teach me thy paths (Ps. XXIV, 4). Blessed art thou, O Lord; teach me thy justifications (Ps. CXVIII, 12). Do you see how he is taught and how h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:411A…nstructed in true religion by the Truth itself: for they encounter the very fountain of truth when they say, "Blessed art thou, O Lord; teach me thy statutes" (Ps. 118:12). But the saints, who are so pious and… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1803…sacrifice to thee a sacrifice of praise and i will call upon the name of the lord i will pay my vows to the lord in the presence of all his people in the courts of… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1811…to implore divine assistance vers all nations compassed me about and in the name of the lord i have been avenged on them the church indeed suffered the onsets of all the nations but jerusalem suffered… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1125…a human manner vers all the nations compassed me about and in the name of the lord i warded them off compassing they compassed me about and in the name of the lord i warded them… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1577…singing i will sacrifice to you the sacrifice of praise and in the name of the lord i will call upon him instead of the name of the lord i will call upon he means also… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1579…see them overcome and defeated all the nations encircled me and in the name of the lord i defended myself against them one must understand the nations as both the aliens surrounding palestine and the multitudes… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1191…as has been said but because of the second which says and the name of the lord i will call upon for this is a prediction appropriate to the mother of god and having its fulfillment… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:979…this he also says in another psalm i was pushed and overturned that i might fall but the lord took me up he will save me because he delighted in me i also hope that in… Pope Hormisdas c. 450-523 (pope 514-523)PG 86:97…of any but a divine gift saying i was pushed and overturned that i might fall but the lord supported me the lord is my strength and my praise and he is become my salvation and… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:541…my soul had almost dwelt in hell and i was pushed so that i might fall but the lord upheld me but may each one know into what temptations they have fallen and may they find… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1127…it has laid hold of thorns becomes unbridled vers i was pushed that i might fall but the lord helped me being pushed by them he says i inclined to fall that is i was near… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1563…an," which is knowledge falsely so called. He who is joined to her is one body with her, just as he who is joined to the Lord and the true Word is one spirit. [Ps. CXVIII, 14] "The Lord is my strength and my hymn,"… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:775B…ions; which we also joyfully accepting, sing to the Lord God with David, the herald of God: "In the way of thy testimonies I have delighted, as in all riches" [Ps. CXVIII, 14]. And again: "Thou hast commanded justi… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1127…man who was utterly bereft of help from any other source vers the lord is my strength and my praise and he has become my salvation the lord is my strength and my praise he says… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:875C…; and receiving these gladly, we sing with [the] God-inspired David to the Lord God, saying: 'I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches' (Ps. cxviii, 14); and thou didst command righteousness,… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:87C…" which we also gladly accepting, sing to the Lord God with David, the herald of God: "I have had delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches" (Ps. CXVIII, 14); and again: "Thou hast commanded right… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:451A…ectly. Receiving these gladly with the God-speaking David, we sing to the Lord, saying: In the way of thy testimonies I have taken delight, as in all riches (Ps. CXVIII, 14); and, Thou hast commanded righteousne… Melito of Sardis fl. c. 170, d. c. 180PG 5:1223…prophet isaiah and to whom is the arm of the lord revealed the right hand of the lord that is the son who is also mentioned above in the psalm the right hand of the lord… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1279…the son who created all things concerning whom it is said elsewhere the right hand of the lord has done mightily the right hand of the lord has exalted me thou hast widened my steps under… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…is my strength and my praise and he is become my salvation the voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the just b indeed it has been profitable to me that i perceived… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1171…my song and he has become my salvation the voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1075…for himself by his right hand and his holy arm and again the right hand of the lord has performed power the right hand of the lord has exalted me i shall not die but i… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1561…a of confession is in the tabernacles of the just for sorrow and sighing have fled away and with peace finally prevailing and the tabernacles of god… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:333…from overcoming the demons and quashing the wandering and recounting the achievements the right hand of the lord has performed power the right hand of the lord has exalted me… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:577…have set themselves free from all bonds truly the voice of rejoicing is in the tabernacles of the righteous ps there is no crying ever to be heard there nor lamentation the roof is clean of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:221…there is exultation joy gladness for the voice he says of exultation is in the tabernacles of the righteous ps they are eternal having no end these do not fall with time they do not change… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:243…creator of all things and truly the savior according to the word the right hand of the lord hath done valiantly the right hand of the lord hath exalted me then indeed then i say he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:231…the voice of the psalmist those who are saved in christ say the right hand of the lord hath exalted me the right hand of the lord hath wrought power ps cxvii it is said also… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:637…things his right hand has saved him and his holy arm c the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me come let us worship and fall… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:949…father s right hand the divine david also knew when he said the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me and indeed moses himself says thy… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:473…for these reasons i think we ought to leap up and say the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me ps cxvii for among all others… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:183…hymnody in her mouth and this the blessed david makes clear saying the voice of rejoicing and salvation in the tabernacles of the righteous ps cxvii and again keep a feast among the thickets even unto… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:533…regal dignity from which we had fallen just as it is written the right hand of the lord hath wrought strength the right hand of the lord hath exalted me ps cxvii for christ apprehending us… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2459…and proclaimed from it for it is written 'a voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the just ' b for it was fitting that these praises be sung in the manner of… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1383…in eternal remembrance from hearing etc psal cxvii the voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the just psal cxlv the lord loves the just prov x the lord will not famish the… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3009…along with the skin itself and casts it down the precipice but the right hand of the lord was immediately upon him the right hand of the lord working power for while he stood unmoved upon… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1127…continually b and he became my savior vers the voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the just and once again he became to me the voice of exultation and salvation that is… Eustathius of Thessalonica c. 1115–1195PG 136:735…of god whom he established for himself in kingly power and at the right hand of the lord which is glorified in power which wounded the enemies and which in the abundance of his glory crushed… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1579…has granted me the exultation and the salvation where the righteous dwell the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me the right hand of the lord… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:375…a hand arranges for the reformation and recreation of men and since the right hand of the lord has performed power and the right hand of the lord has exalted and the right hand of the… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1075…will be glory and riches in their house the voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous solomon the lord will not kill the soul of the righteous by hunger from the… Melito of Sardis fl. c. 170, d. c. 180PG 5:1223…prophet isaiah and to whom is the arm of the lord revealed the right hand of the lord that is the son who is also mentioned above in the psalm the right hand of the lord… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1279…the son who created all things concerning whom it is said elsewhere the right hand of the lord has done mightily the right hand of the lord has exalted me thou hast widened my steps under… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…god for i have learned what kind of end awaits them vers the right hand of the lord hath wrought power the right hand of the lord hath exalted me the right hand of the lord… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:733…but in this one must consider in that time he stood at the right hand of the lord so that he might withstand him zachar iii the blessed jerome says when jesus had on filthy garments… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:477…henceforth heard and nowhere else than in the tabernacles of the just the right hand of the lord has wrought power this is the voice of exultation that came to pass in the church to confess… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1171…voice of exultation and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me the right hand of the lord… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:479…is clear that he is speaking about the son furthermore these words the right hand of the lord has done valiantly without doubt signify the son through whom all things were made ath is the arm… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:891…of the lord in which those who through their works have approached the right hand of the lord will be received by the kingdom of heaven but those who because of their want of good works… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1711…also share with him for these are they who will stand at the right hand of the lord to whom the king when he comes will say come you blessed of my father inherit the kingdom… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:265…if he is also called the right hand of the father for the right hand of the lord has wrought power and your right hand o lord has crushed enemies ps cxvii exod xv and the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1235…of heaven shall receive those who by their deeds draw near to the right hand of the lord but b those who have been cast off to the left on account of the lack of good… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1383…that if mention is also made of the father's right hand 'for the right hand of the lord hath done mightily and thy right hand hath smitten the enemies' yet the finger of god is the… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:59…soul has clung after thee thy right hand has upheld me for the right hand of the lord is prepared to uphold those who flee to him it is necessary that you renounce this world and… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1075…for himself by his right hand and his holy arm and again the right hand of the lord has performed power the right hand of the lord has exalted me i shall not die but i… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1255…us from god and disjoins us as the prophet says does not the right hand of the lord have power to deliver or is it weighed down… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1489…has made all these things and as right hand in the verse the right hand of the lord… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1491…by your stretching out your hand for healing and signs and wonders the right hand of the lord is also exalted lifting up everyone who imitates him to sublime things mercy and truth go before your… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1537…is his own thought truth wisdom and word the lord sits at the right hand of the lord for if he were a body he would not… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1561…of it as having been strengthened more brightly and more greatly by the right hand of the lord and it allows one to say the right hand of the lord has wrought power his right hand… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:333…from overcoming the demons and quashing the wandering and recounting the achievements the right hand of the lord has performed power the right hand of the lord has exalted me… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:689…who were guarding them and were with the angels i beheld also the right hand of the lord shading them and i was trembling but having found the remaining five bare of the love of god… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:715…men as if into a harbor free from waves took refuge in the right hand of the lord as in a ship for the souls of the just it says are in the hand of god… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:691…bread jer and concerning the thief who was at his right hand the right hand of the lord has worked virtue ps and concerning the crown of thorns my vine has brought forth thorns and that… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:939B…nscribe them in your heart, and serve them in your memory perpetually. For it is written: "I will meditate on thy justifications, I will not forget thy words" (Ps. 118:16); and again, "In my heart I have hidden… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:243…creator of all things and truly the savior according to the word the right hand of the lord hath done valiantly the right hand of the lord hath exalted me then indeed then i say he… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:1275…hand and hand of the father is the son as david says the right hand of the lord has done mightily ps cxvii and again your right hand has upheld me ps lxii and that phrase… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:231…the voice of the psalmist those who are saved in christ say the right hand of the lord hath exalted me the right hand of the lord hath wrought power ps cxvii it is said also… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:889…deprived of that ancient glory b by saying that the cup is the right hand of the lord the blessed prophet suggests that it must be considered that it is impossible not to drink it when… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:637…things his right hand has saved him and his holy arm c the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me come let us worship and fall… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 76:949…father s right hand the divine david also knew when he said the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me and indeed moses himself says thy… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:473…for these reasons i think we ought to leap up and say the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me ps cxvii for among all others… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1273…right hand as being more honorable among the better things for instance the right hand of the lord has wrought power and let us worship in the place where his feet have stood and all things… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1335…in tabernacles wishing to signify the temporary nature of their dwelling vers the right hand of the lord has wrought strength this is life in the highest to praise him and to announce his miracles to… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:939…splendor and clothed with ignominy lament the sudden change the cup of the right hand of the lord has encircled thee and ignominy has been gathered upon thy glory a just punishment from god has overtaken… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:533…regal dignity from which we had fallen just as it is written the right hand of the lord hath wrought strength the right hand of the lord hath exalted me ps cxvii for christ apprehending us… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:973…by any greater as the apostle testifies david also says concerning this the right hand of the lord has wrought power and again my right hand has taken hold of me with which he is said… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:4135…been abandoned gods ascending from the earth who they are molten gods the right hand of the lord what it is the right hand of god his only begotten son those on the right called to… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:759…in the spirit be brought together to the bridegroom to stand at the right hand of the lord descend descend o lord to the mother as is fitting to pay back the debt due for your… Photius of Constantinople c. 810–c. 891PG 103:777…than it does concerning the son for concerning the son it says the right hand of the lord has wrought power and by the word of the lord the heavens were established and whatever else is… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:523…necessary for him to hear repent he being a star existing in the right hand of the lord on account of his holiness and bearing this as a token of the luminous radiance corresponding to his… Arethas of Caesarea c. 860 – after 932PG 106:637…greater power of the one who swears therefore it is also said the right hand of the lord has wrought power d as for the phrase in him who lives for ever it seems to lack… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3009…along with the skin itself and casts it down the precipice but the right hand of the lord was immediately upon him the right hand of the lord working power for while he stood unmoved upon… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:465…and weak which the lord took on just as david also says the right hand of the lord has exalted me and by receiving insults with his ears he healed the hissing of the serpent which… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:869…circle it has now reached you so you must drink this for the right hand of the lord offers this to you and it is impossible to escape for who shall turn back his uplifted hand… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:871…captives he adds therefore the cup of death hath encircled thee which the right hand of the lord that is christ jesus drank wherefore those whom while your strength was intact you devoured you have vomited… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1127…psalms are sung the most or else to the local churches vers the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord that is the divine alliance worked victory and erected… Eustathius of Thessalonica c. 1115–1195PG 136:735…of god whom he established for himself in kingly power and at the right hand of the lord which is glorified in power which wounded the enemies and which in the abundance of his glory crushed… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:883C…y apostles and the God-bearing Fathers. CANON II. Since in singing psalms we promise God, "I will meditate on thy statutes; I will not forget thy words" (Ps. cxviii, 16), it is indeed most salutary for all Ch… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1579…has granted me the exultation and the salvation where the righteous dwell the right hand of the lord has wrought power the right hand of the lord has exalted me the right hand of the lord… Matthew Blastares fl. c. 1335PG 145:193C…ot serve as a priest for me" (Hos. 4:6). For if all we believers standing together chant, "I will meditate on your statutes, and I will not forget your words" (Ps. 118:16), then much more does it behoove those… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:743…the barbarians had increased immensely through long habit of victory but that the right hand of the lord had done this and his arm had crushed the invincible forces of the enemy without any toil for… Matthaeus Cantacuzenus Imp. CP c. 1325 - c. 1391PG 152:1017…in the spirit of god and also in the book of psalms the right hand of the lord hath done mightily for this reason gabriel also cries out clearly saying the holy spirit shall come upon… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:375…a hand arranges for the reformation and recreation of men and since the right hand of the lord has performed power and the right hand of the lord has exalted and the right hand of the… Theodore of MopsuestiaPG 66:439…you might dwell in the excess of punishment b the cup of the right hand of the lord has encircled you and dishonor has been gathered upon your glory god brought his own cup to you… Photius of ConstantinoplePG 104:399…a fin huios mou my son ps ii page verse dexia kuriou the right hand of the lord ps cxvii verse seq t log ps xxxii verse t hy ibid verse kidias it mourned was heavy… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1563…o strengthens me." This Word is also the hymn, in whom is theology. And it may also be the voice of a confident martyr: "The Lord is my strength and my hymn." [Ps. CXVIII, 17] "I shall not die, but live, and I shal… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:631…ate but as regards the deeper doctrines if you consider that saying i shall not die but live and shall recount the works of the lord and that saying uttered by the savior to the sadducees… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…hath exalted me the right hand of the lord hath wrought power i shall not die but live and shall declare the works of the lord the lord chastising hath chastised me and hath not delivered… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1391…is thought to be dead to the world acts with confidence saying i shall not die but live and i shall recount all your wonders and at the same time god himself will not refuse to… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1171…has exalted me the right hand of the lord has wrought power i shall not die but live and i shall declare the works of the lord the lord has chastened me b and he has… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1013C…ce must be amended, since the interpreter had published: "not only to receive in reward some benefit or evil, but in the beginning of actions, as, Retribute, Ps. 118:17." Concerning this place and Psalm 115,… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1127…three times he indicated the triple aid of the triune godhead vers i shall not die but live and i shall recount the works of the lord i shall not die henceforth nor shall i be… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1579…wrought power the strength of god has made me capable and glorious i shall not die but live and i shall recount the works of the lord i shall not die henceforth because of those who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:671D…r, and to keep the divine laws, is not for everyone, but for him who cries to the Lord: “Reveal my eyes, and I will consider the wondrous things from Thy law” (Ps. 118:18). But when He said, “They will understa… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:97A…requently, in his Psalms, prefaced his own writing with "For understanding," and said: Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law (Ps. 118. 18). And after him, his son also, when he… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:729B…hat follows for another examination, asking from the Lord the petition which David asked: Open my eyes, and I shall consider the wondrous things from your law (Ps. 118:18), so that the reading of the commandmen… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:939C…will, Lord, because I am a sojourner on the earth. Do not hide thy commandments from me, but Open my eyes, and I will consider the wondrous things of thy law" (Ps. 118:18): for in thee have I hoped, my God, tha… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:691…are from your law" (Ps. CXVIII, 18). Furthermore, they know Paul, who teac… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1683…thou chastenest o lord and teachest him out of thy law and the lord hath chastened me sore but he hath not given me over unto death and again the righteous shall correct me in mercy… Clement of Rome d. c. 100PG 1:307…is the gate of righteousness opened unto life as it is written open to me the gates of righteousness i will enter in by them and make confession unto the lord… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1563…it belongs to the living to narrate the works of the lord open to me the gates of righteousness etc… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1009…gates are foretold and after the many comes one in the words open to me the gates of righteousness i will enter through them and confess to the lord and this is the gate of the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1171…has chastened me b and he has not delivered me unto death open to me the gates of righteousness entering into them i will confess etc to the lord this is the gate of the lord… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:871C…m. — μείζους) μείζους τε — τοῦτο) καὶ διατοῦτο. — οὐ γὰρ) οὐδὲ γάρ. Ex iis, quæ apud Aristotelem cap. 7 et 8 sequuntur, Elias in reliquis hujus loci profecit. (Ps. 118, 19).… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:951…the door a unto them that hold the keys of knowledge saying open to me the gates of righteousness of divine and arcane mysteries that the people of god having entered into them may be able… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:335…you are without discipline then you are bastards and not sons heb open to me the gates of justice i will enter into them and confess to the lord to those who are disciplined the gates… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:719C…erland. Do you wish to know that you are a stranger in this world? Hear the prophet saying: "I am a sojourner on the earth, hide not thy commandments from me" (Ps. 118:19). What foolishness, then, is it that yo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:933C…whom He was leaving on earth, since He was rather a stranger in the world, just as He Himself testifies, saying: "For I am a sojourner on the earth with Thee" (Ps. 118:19). For when Jesus came into the world, H… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:695…lord spoke with a venerable voice i am he whom you seek open to me the gates of justice i will enter into them and will confess to the lord ibid v namely what i have… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:533…considered many but finding one for as to the first he says open to me the gates of justice i will go into them and i will confess to the lord ps having attained his request… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2215…peace concerning whom everyone who is beloved of god will say c open to me the gates of righteousness i will enter into them and give thanks to the lord and they are opened to them… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:721B…, and do your will. I am a sojourner on the earth; do not hide your commandments from me. Open my eyes, and I will contemplate the wonders from your law.” (Ps. cxviii, 19, 18). SERMON I. On a life led in vi… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1129…as has been shown above to display his power and providence vers open to me the gates of righteousness the gates of the tabernacle where the legal righteousness that is the ordinances of the law resided… Constantine Harmenopoulos c. 1320 – c. 1385PG 150:505…that this washing is as it were an entry and a gate open to me the gates of righteousness says david desiring i think that these gates be opened for this is what many prophets and… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3099B…eing freed from her sins both voluntary and involuntary. Then the bishop, glorifying the Lord, said: "Righteous art thou, O Lord, and thy judgment is upright" (Ps. CXVIII, 20). CAPUT CCVIII. A beautiful a… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:671…h torment. Therefore, it is also called holy, and remaining unto the age of ages; for, he says, "The fear of the Lord is holy, remaining unto the age of ages" [Ps. CXVIII, 20]: not the initial fear, which is neithe… Bartholomew the Younger of Grottaferrata c. 980 - c. 1055PG 120:161A…rought his ear close to his mouth, heard this one verse from him distinctly: "Then I shall not be put to shame, when I have looked upon all your commandments" (Ps. CXVIII, 20). When the lord of the place, Gregory,… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:773B…lled before his eyes. Maurice, philosophizing in the face of this calamity, kept repeating the words: "Righteous art thou, O Lord, and just are thy judgments" (Ps. CXVIII, 20). Thus, therefore, Maurice had the slau… Theophanes Kerameus fl. 12th c.PG 132:179B…face of all sin, and to fix one's own flesh with the fear of God, according to the prayer of the Psalmist: "Fasten with nails my flesh with fear of thee" (Ps. CXVIII, 20). Nails, then, would be self-restraint,… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1363…lord the just shall enter into it i will praise thee because thou hast heard me and art become my salvation now c the general name for all the virtues is assigned to justice but if… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1365…god and i will exalt thee i will confess to thee because thou hast heard me and art become my salvation to whom does he say these things if not to the lord declared above who… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:533…these things i give thanks saying i will confess to thee because thou hast heard me and art become my salvation ps i do not hide the benefit i do not hoard the salvation but i… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1129…that few are they who find it vers i will confess to thee for thou hast heard me and hast become my salvation again he promises to offer thanks to the savior c vers the stone… Anthony the GreatPG 40:1099D…my Father?" "Because," replied the senior, "I decline from the commandments of God, yet in psallody I say: 'Cursed are they that decline from thy commandments (Ps. CXVIII, 21).' I commit iniquities, then I sing: 'D… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:713…the head of the corner this is the lord s doing and it is marvellous in our eyes this is the day which the lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it o… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:375…c signifies the operation which is through the son whom david calls the day which the lord hath made let us rejoice and be glad in it that is by the knowledge delivered through him let… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 9:1149…signifies that operation which is done through the son whom david calls this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it that is through the knowledge which has been… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:1511…this was from the lord and it is marvelous in our eyes this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it and if anything else of those things… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 22:713…is the lord s doing and it is marvellous in our eyes this is the day which the lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it o lord save now o lord send… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1173…understood the day made by the lord concerning which it is said this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and be glad in it he will say for thou hast made… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1365…this is the lord's doing and it is wonderful in our eyes this is the day which the lord has made let us be glad and rejoice in it o lord save i beseech thee o… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1411…weeks which is the pentecost giving glory to the father and saying this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it through our lord and savior jesus christ… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:479…what is that he joined the two peoples into one new man this is the day which the lord hath made and what should this be if not the day of the lord s resurrection and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1173…been done by the lord and it is marvelous in our eyes this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it o lord save now o lord prosper… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:139…day for the renovation which the spirit foreshadows in the psalm saying this is the day which the lord has made for god rises like the sun illuminating the soul of each one for this reason… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:605…so named do you wish me to say what i have conceived this is the day which the lord has made this is a different day than those that were at the beginning for in this… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:681…the interposition of darkness let us consider brethren the prophecy that says this is the day which the lord has made in which the work proposed is not anything heavy or difficult to accomplish d but… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1129…voice which we sang earlier and let us take it up again this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it in which the darkness begins to diminish and… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:465…the clamor of birds but calling men by the voices of teachers this is the day which the lord has made let us exult spiritually and let us rejoice in it with divine joy for indeed… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:11…psalm which the people are accustomed to sing in response that is this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it which both rouses many and it is this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:327…for his mercy is for ever regarding the melody a that is this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and be glad in it which both excites many and the people… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:335…evidently to those who believe and therefore he said in our eyes this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it he calls the day not the course of… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:337…which have come to pass are the works of god let us rejoice and be glad in it he speaks here of spiritual intellectual mental gladness let us rejoice and be glad in it because we… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:259…established for the security of roads vol i emperor hadrian see adrian this is the day which the lord has made etc the people used to sing this verse vol v the woman with the issue… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:283…misty and dark night so that you may be able to say this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it open to me therefore o angels of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:265…the son the divine david also recalled this day for us saying this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and be glad in it and furthermore paul the wisest among us… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:503…truly desirable day of which the blessed david also made mention saying this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it and the most wise paul also wrote elsewhere… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:85…of the arrival of our savior with the name of day saying this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it it will therefore he says be the… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:57…also speaking in this way concerning the time of the visitation says this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it h chapter ii h b verse say to… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:927…who believe dawned is called the day wherefore the divine david says this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it b just as the sun of the senses… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 73:931…most longed for day of his advent foretold in the spirit saying this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and re… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:885…of salvation c of which also the inspired david makes mention saying this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it for by the day that is longed for… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1817…he called the light day with good reason therefore b he said this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it insofar as we have received the fountains… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:61…perhaps it was spoken of concerning this one also in the psalms this is the day which the lord has made since it was also about to receive the designation from the lord being called the… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:603…christ appearing showed the most desired day of this day david sings this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it ps cxvii but the most wise paul… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:2471…behold now is a day of salvation concerning which david also says this is the day which the lord has made upon these things he says and i gave you as a covenant of the nations… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2377…sing a more triumphant hymn regarding this the divine david also says this is the day which the lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it bind the sacrifice with cords even unto… Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1801…holy spirit and david i will rejoice and exult in thee for this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it that is to say the resurrection c of… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:767…day that knows no sunset and is immortal c for it says this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it it calls the evangelical grace a day or… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1585…h h h title i on a good day h psal cxvii this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it eccli xiv in the day of good things… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:311…day it was given for the rest of hirelings and slaves for this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it ps cxvii the hireling enters your house and… Theophanes the Confessor 9th–10th c.PG 108:749…him to go down to the baptistery and to call out thus this is the day which the lord has made and the whole multitude raised a cry let the bones of justinian be dug up… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1125…the blessed thaddaeus sounded chanting from the starting line of his labors this is the day which the lord has made that is how i exhort that is how i adjure for christ he says we… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1705…three times by him and the brothers the presbyter says the stichos this is the day which the lord has made and the brothers say the second stichos of the troparion keep a feast to the… Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:939…city and compelled him to come down and proclaim to the people this is the day which the lord has made the people for their part uttered curses against justinian and thus they all went to… Anastasius Bibliothecarius c. 810 – c. 878PG 108:1339…him also to come down to the church and to shout thus this is the day which the lord has made the whole multitude raised their voice may the bones of justinian be dug up and… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:371…the earth on the day that god made them therefore david says this is the day which the lord has made… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 121:849…of the great church and the patriarch being with them cried out this is the day which the lord has made ps cxvii the multitude raised a cry let the bones of justinian be dug up… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 124:37…and perhaps not only abraham rejoiced but also all as david says this is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it ps cxvii he himself then says these… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:591…the light of the knowledge of christ so that he may say this is the day which the lord has made not mine nor won by my labor but by his help and benefit let us… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1579…work is worthy of wonder to those deemed worthy to know it this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it he calls the day the achievements of christ… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:419…repentance and salvation for the rest of laborers and servants h v this is the day which the lord has made let us exult and rejoice in it h let us rejoice however not becoming dizzy… Eusebius of Alexandria 5th-6th centuryPG 86:421…ways was given to you for prayer and rest b this then is the day which the lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it and let us send up glory to him… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:277…where o death is your sting where o hades is your victory this is the day which the lord has made appearing over the chaos and the darkness those unpleasant and cold kingdoms of yours as… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:985B…er, which is called spiritual," he says, "It is necessary that this corruptible put on incorruption" (1 Cor. xv, 53), etc.; and in the Catena Corderiana on Ps. cxviii, 25, p. 799: "Now the soul has been glued t… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1365…be glad and rejoice in it o lord save i beseech thee o lord i beseech thee send now prosperity blessed be he that cometh in the name of the lord because he saw the benefit… Bartholomew the Younger of Grottaferrata c. 980 - c. 1055PG 120:43D…ed, but only up to the eighth day; diligently he would recite and observe that saying: "My soul has cleaved to the pavement; quicken me according to Thy word" (Ps. CXVIII, 25); and then indeed that one: "Thou hast… Bartholomew the Younger of Grottaferrata c. 980 - c. 1055PG 120:43D…to the pavement; quicken me according to Thy word" (Ps. CXVIII, 25); and then indeed that one: "Thou hast revived my spirit and I have lived, being comforted" (Ps. CXVIII, 25). That which is said confirms our asser… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:47…psalmist ps cxvii was publicly chanted o lord save i beseech thee o lord i beseech thee send now prosperity blessed be he that cometh in the name of the lord for we also know that… Barnabas 1st c.PG 2:711…by having received the remission of sins and having placed hope in the name of the lord we have become new created again from the beginning wherefore in our dwelling place god truly exists he dwells… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1365…save i beseech thee o lord i beseech thee send now prosperity blessed be he that cometh in the name of the lord because he saw the benefit to be conferred upon the world and the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:13…and in the hundred and seventeenth blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord we have blessed you out of the house of the lord god is the lord and he has appeared… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:479…teaches to whom this is meant to be referred but as for we have blessed you out of the house of the lord the prophets say this to those who believe in christ we proclaim you… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1173…save now o lord prosper now blessed is he who comes in the name of the lord we have blessed you from the house of the lord god is the lord and he has appeared to… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1285…each one of the people were saying this to which he adds we have blessed you out of the house of the lord ps cxvii there not only regarding place for saying there but also regarding… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 129:47…save i beseech thee o lord i beseech thee send now prosperity blessed be he that cometh in the name of the lord for we also know that this constitution was in use among the israelites… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1497…save now o lord prosper now appoint a festival in the thickets even unto the horns of the altar it is necessary that those in the thickets be with the fruits of virtue and that they… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:55…these words of symmachus that is bind the thickets into a feast even unto the horns of the altar he has this to say he commands that the house of god be filled with many treasures… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1365…counted worthy of these accomplishments celebrate a feast in the leafy places even unto the horns of the altar you who are from the gentiles and are in the leafy places aquila interpreted this by saying… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:467…in the thickets both as they are dense and as they warm even unto the horns of the altar this feast of the whole world offers both a dedication and a salvation moreover this same feast… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:337…hear and did not hear them keep the feast in the shade even unto the horns of the altar another interpreter says bind the shade in a festive gathering another bind the feast among the fat… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:969…he has shined upon us keep the solemn day in the thickets even unto the horns of the altar ps cxvii what it would mean to keep the solemn day in the thickets i shall strive… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1819…bestowed salvation upon those who believe establish a festival in thick boughs even unto the horns of the altar gather together therefore all of you and celebrate a great festival celebrating your own salvation so that… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:183…the righteous ps cxvii and again keep a feast among the thickets even unto the horns of the altar the blessed paul points out the camps saying for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:185…a in the festive gathering in the thickets even unto the horns of the altar the blessed paul also points to these camps saying for the weapons of our warfare are not… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:4085…c behooves us to celebrate this all festal day in the thicket even unto the horns of the altar now the thickets as those skilled in these matters say are things which through negligence or age… Eutychius of Constantinople c. 512-582PG 86:2377…the lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it bind the sacrifice with cords even unto the horns of the altar that is unto the angelic virtues for as the rending of the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1133…by the rule of prophecy appoint a feast in the leafy branches even unto the horns of the altar one interpreter says celebrate a feast in the covering things that is in the sacrifices which cover… OrigenesPG 16:1151…the name of the lord hieronymus idem the same bind the feast with cords even unto the horns of the altar hieronymus keep the solemnity with leafy branches even unto the horns of the altar and… OrigenesPG 16:1153…in the name of the lord bind the festive procession with cords unto the horns of the altar h the septuagint interpreters h and heard me in a broad place i have been avenged upon them… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1365…crowned with frequent votive offerings during the times of the festivals vers thou art my god and i will confess to thee thou art my god and i will exalt thee the people gathered in christ… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:479…cover and the cherubim covered the mercy seat with their wings c thou art my god and i will confess to thee they are taught to refer this voice to the savior christ h alleluia cxviii… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:73D…. 15:1); others through sloth and forgetfulness, not continuing in the wakefulness of memory, and needing the saying: My soul has slumbered because of sloth (Ps. 118:28). Whom the Word chides, saying: Woe to… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:337…from things intelligible to things sensible and made mention of their return thou art my god and i will confess to thee thou art my god and i will exalt thee i will confess to thee… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:891B…do evil deeds, Solomon saying: "The Lord sends evil ways to the wicked." Whence David prays, saying: "Remove from me the way of iniquity, and with thy law..." (Ps. 118:29), etc. For also concerning the benevole… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:891B…ng evil to those who are prepared to do evil. For just as the good man asks not to incur the occasion of sinning, saying: "Remove from me the way of iniquity" (Ps. 118:29); so also the wicked man prays that he… Hippolytus of Rome c. 170–235PG 10:723C…d has been fulfilled by the fact itself. For the Churches of Christ fill all the islands, and increase daily, and the saving doctrine receives growth. IX. In Psalm 118:30-32. A lover of truth, and one who never br… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:487D…t Eustratius, together with Orestes, sang along the way: «I have chosen the way of your justifications; instruct me, and I shall learn your commandments.» (Ps. cxviii, 30—31). XX. And having completed the pray… Diodore of Tarsus d. c. 394PG 33:1601A…ble that the way of God made known on the earth signifies the receiving of his commandments, according to the words, I have run the way of your commandments (Psal. cxviii, 32). Salvation, harmoniously made known by… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:393A…s. ix, 30. "Remember thy mercies, O Lord," — "How great is the multitude of thy kindness, O Lord." Ps. xxiv, 6, 30. "The earth is full of thy mercy, O Lord." Ps. cxviii, 32. "Thou shall save both man and beast,… Bartholomew the Younger of Grottaferrata c. 980 - c. 1055PG 120:21C…ieved and finished the rest of the journey with alacrity, singing joyfully: "I have run the way of thy commandments, O Lord, when thou didst enlarge my heart" (Ps. CXVIII, 32). And having reached the monasteries ne… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:149B…as if no one can seek out God without searching. And again: Give me understanding, and I will search out thy law, and I will keep it with my whole heart (Ps. cxviii, 34); as if the searching leads to the know… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:925A…e, let us invoke the Lord with the prophet, saying: Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to avarice. Turn away my eyes that they may not see vanity (Psal. 118. 36, 37). What then? Does the soul not know… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:767…ed, you look, and you sin. But if you do not look with your eyes, you have confessed Christ. Therefore it is written, Turn away my eyes lest they see vanity (Ps. 118. 37). But if he says to you, "I do not want… Cyril of JerusalemPG 33:1069B…eaters, and horse-races, hunting, and all such vanity; from which the saint, praying to be delivered, says to God: "Turn away my eyes lest they behold vanity" (Ps. CXVIII, 37). Let not the madness of the theater be… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:37D…praised you" (Ps. CXVIII, 164), and "At midnight I would arise" (ibid. 62), and "I cried out in the darkness" (Ps. CXIX, 1), and "I have hoped in your words" (Ps. CXVIII, 42), and "In the morning I slew all the si… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1203A…exult.” Psal. XXIV, 10. — “All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth, to those who seek his testament.” Psal. XXX, 23. — “The Lord will seek for truth.” Psal. CXVIII, 43. — “And take not the word of truth from… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:675A…to each of the points that arise, accompanied by proofs from the Scriptures. So that I may say again those words: "Take not the word of truth out of my mouth" [Ps. CXVIII, 43], O supersubstantial and transcendent T… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:683A…g men, I would not be a servant of Christ (Gal. I, 10). David also arms me, saying: I spoke of thy testimonies in the presence of kings, and I was not ashamed (Ps. CXVIII, 46). They have plotted many things against… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:685A…o the crooked, the Lord sends crooked paths. And because I walked in the breadth of thy commands, I spoke of thy testimonies before kings, and was not ashamed (Ps. CXVIII, 46). Such was the great Elijah, trusting i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:523C…bound, he spoke, and when cast into prison, he rebuked; for he was fulfilling what is written: "And I spoke in the presence of kings, and was not confounded" (Ps. CXVIII, 46). For John did not fear death, but he f… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 77:343…certain men. And that I may state the nature of the matter clearly (since it is written: "And I spoke of thy testimonies before kings, and was not confounded" [Ps. cxviii, 46]), there was a certain Theodore, and be… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1231A…f God, David, says: "I spoke of Your testimonies in the presence of kings 4, and I was not ashamed." 1. Ephes. ii, 19. 2. Hebr. x, 38. 3. Ezech. xxxiii, 8. 4. Ps. cxviii, 46.… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1049D…flections, David thus said sometimes: "The meditation of my heart is understanding" [Ps. 48:4]; at other times: "I will meditate on thy justifications always" [Ps. 118:48]; and again: "I will meditate on all th… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:955A…And again, "I lifted up my hands to your commandments, which I loved" (Ps. CXVIII, 48), not which I feared. And again, "Your… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:73D…e and pride, which is superciliousness, whom the prophet blames as deserters: The proud have transgressed exceedingly; yet I have not declined from Your law (Ps. 118:51). And to each of these vices follow mor… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:681B…ter than this? For the remembrance of His judgments provides consolation, as the Prophet says: I remembered thy judgments of old, O Lord, and I was consoled (Ps. 118.52). How much consolation, therefore, and… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:259A…Talis erat qui dicebat: Defectio animi tenuit me pro peccatoribus derelinquentibus legem tuam (Ps. cxviii, 53). Mourn on account of sin. Sin is a sic… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1211…a commandment of God has been neglected, according to what is written: "Despondency has taken hold of me because of the sinners who forsake your law" (Ps. CXVIII, 53). But worldly sorrow is when that which creates the sicknes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:545D…imself sins, but also in the things wherein he sees others sinning, as David says: "Discouragement took hold of me because of the sinners who forsake thy law" (Ps. 118:53). If anyone is discouraged at the sins… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:689B…night and by day, and through remembering was gladdened? With much eagerness for hearing, attend to the things said: "I remembered your name by night, O Lord" (Ps. 118:55); and, "I will remember your name in ev… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:715A…n. When a matter is known beforehand, a sudden contingency brings no perturbation. This is what David also predicted: "I was prepared, and I was not troubled" (Ps. 118:60). This is why the lightning teaches the… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1153A…arrive at such a day, you may be found prepared for your departure, and may say with confidence with the prophet David: "I was prepared and was not troubled," ⟦Ps. CXVIII, 60⟧ and may proceed with good hope toward… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:951D…e was not unsettled by the preparation of these works at the prospect of her departure: "For I was prepared," says the divine David, "and I was not troubled." (Ps. CXVIII, 60.) And neither again… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1015A…nging hymns to God" (Acts xvi, 25). And the Psalmist, when he says: "At midnight I rose to give thanks to thee, concerning the judgments of thy righteousness" (Ps. cxviii, 62). And again, it is right to anticipate… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:281C…phet, troubled by so many affairs, and wearing purple and diadem, said: At midnight I arose to confess to thee because of the judgments of thy righteousness (Ps. 118:62); what should we say, we who follow a p… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:525C…ly by day, but also by night. For hear what the prophet himself says: “At midnight I would rise to give thanks to You for the judgments of Your righteousness” (Ps. 118. 62). A man being king, in so many care… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:203A…you find yourself, you are not richer than David. And again he says: "At midnight I arose to make confession to Thee concerning the judgments of Thy justice" (Ps. CXVIII, 62). Then vanity does not annoy you; for h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:689B…y night, O Lord" (Ps. 118:55); and, "I will remember your name in every generation and generation" (Ps. 44:18). "At midnight I rose to profess to you, O Lord" (Ps. 118:62); "In the mornings I meditated on you"… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:13D…sting (Ps. CVIII, 24, and XXXIV, 13). Hear him speaking of vigils: At midnight I arose to confess to You; and again, Seven times a day I have praised You (Ps. CXVIII, 62, and 164): hear him saying of tears: I… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:915C…hese finally celebrate the common Savior with fitting praises. "At midnight," he says, "I arose to give thanks to you for the judgments of your righteousness" (Ps. cxviii, 62); that is, by giving attention to the d… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 71:663D…s good to emulate the blessed Psalmist, thus addressing the God of all: “At midnight I arose to confess to Thee because of the judgments of Thy righteousness” (Ps. cxviii, 62). And again: “O God, my God, from the l… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:885B…he time of midnight for her? Since she fulfilled the labor of the psalm: At midnight I rose to profess to thee concerning the judgments of thy righteousness (Ps. CXVIII, 62). What awakening at dawn? What other ho… Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1167B…remain vigilant until night, having come upon us again, sends us to our rest. David provides an example, saying: "At midnight I rose to give thanks unto thee" (Ps. cxviii, 62). And in the New Testament, Paul and Si… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:389C…gment, and all Saints in all virtues, so that he himself can also say with holy David: "I am a partaker of all them that fear Thee, and keep Thy commandments" (Ps. cxviii, 63). Therefore, because the blessed Job wa… Gregory of Agrigentum c. 559 - c. 630 (traditionalPG 98:1059A…I am a partaker of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts (Ps. CXVIII, 63). And again: But to me thy friends, O… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:43C…ty and a Unity, and everything else pertaining to the incarnation of God. And again in another place he said: "Beyond all you have taught me your commandment" (Ps. cxviii, 66), speaking of that commandment which pe… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:901D…timonies sought from Holy Scripture, which are exhibited to us by the Fathers. And Epiphanius reports these in his letter to John of Jerusalem, chapter 2, from Psalm 118:67: "Before I was humbled by malice, I sin… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 36:1091C…ion. Dejection, of course, is between the transgression and the repentance. How? He sinned first, then, being humbled, he was corrected, "observing thy word" (Ps. cxviii, 67), as if the dejection were born from th… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 41:1077A…rom the holy Scriptures, which are not so and were not given in such a way. For regarding the Prophet’s statement, "Before I was humbled, I committed a fault" [Ps. 118:67], he says that the statement is that of… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 74:143A…that Satan will overcome by little and little through flattery, and we might suffer such a thing as the Psalmist says: "Before I was humbled, I committed sin" (Ps. CXVIII, 67). For before we suffer sin completely,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:679A…with suspicion upon coagulated mountains? (Ibid., v. 17). For the heresies of the church are called coagulated, because Their heart was coagulated as milk (Ps. 118:70). 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit.… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:253A…r twists of fortune to the wise Physician: "In tribulation is thy discipline to us" (Isa. xxvi, 16). Let us say: "It is good for me that thou hast humbled me" (Ps. cxviii, 71). Let us say that "the sufferings of th… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:397A…learned discipline: I will bear the anger of the Lord, because I have sinned against Him (Mich. VII, 9). And that: It is good for me that You have humbled me (Psal. CXVIII, 71). Such was Paul, saying: Being discipli… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1767…tion of the Lord, because I have sinned" (Micah 7:9); and add to these also this: "It is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy statutes" (Ps. CXVIII, 71). Such was the Apostle, who said: "As c… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:1277B…ician in the sadder turns of events, "In small affliction is thy discipline for us" (Isa. xxvi, 16). Let us say, "It is good for me that thou hast humbled me" (Ps. cxviii, 71). Let us say, "The sufferings of this p… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:971B…y them like gold in the fire, they have that saying of David in their mouths: It is good for me that you have humbled me, that I may learn your statutes (Ps. CXVIII, 71). This is because this circumstance bri… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:429…also the righteous, are humbled and bowed down, the prophet again says: It is good for me, O Lord, that You have humbled me, that I might learn Your statutes (Ps. 118:71). And after him, Jeremiah cries out the… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:23B…het David and Paul saying the same things. The former indeed says: "It is good for me, O Lord, that Thou hast humbled me, that I may learn Thy justifications" (Ps. CXVIII, 71): but the latter, having prefaced, "I w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:131A…cumstances. Thus also Hezekiah, after his trophy, was about to perish. Wherefore he himself also says elsewhere: It is good for me that thou hast humbled me (Ps. CXVIII, 71). He seeks mercy, moreover, even after… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:317A…conducibile prophetis, multo magis nec tibi. Quod autem non esset conducibile, quid quid dicat: Bonum mihi, quia humiliasti me, ut discam justificationes tuas (Psal. 118. 71). Duplex hic est gratiarum actio, quod… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:353…you are caught in a trial; but remembering the prophet who says, It is good for me that you have humbled me, that I might learn your statutes (Ps. 118:71), accept the calamity as a remedy, and… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:443C…to the study of wisdom. For which reason he himself also said: It is good for me, O Lord, that thou hast humbled me, that I may learn thy justifications (Ps. 118.71). And Paul: And for the greatness of t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:755A…mble of heart" (Mt. XI, 29): sometimes it is sought as a correction made for our amendment; wherefore David says, "It is good for me that You have humbled me" (Ps. CXVIII, 71): sometimes [it refers] to punishment,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:117D…e, knowing that there is more security from that source. For which reason also the Prophet cried out, saying: "It is good for me, O Lord, that you humbled me" (Ps. 118:71). See then how great was the evil from… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 57:191B…selves? For from this, even to those holy men, a great occasion of temperance resulted. Therefore the prophet says: It is good for me that you have humbled me (Ps. cxviii, 71). And He Himself said to the apostles:… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:131C…ermits them to be afflicted; for affliction is a great good. The good of affliction. Hear David saying, "It is good for me that thou hast humbled me" (Ps. cxviii, 71). But if affliction is a great thing fo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:293B…of love, an occasion for compunction and piety. For hear David saying, "It is good for me, O Lord, that you have humbled me, that I might learn your statutes" (Ps. 118:71); and again another prophet saying, "It… Mark the Deacon fl. c. 420PG 65:1243…ish humanity through fears and threats and discipline. Therefore it says again: It is good for me that Thou hast humbled me, that I might learn Thy statutes (Ps. CXVIII, 71). These things, however, I have said on… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:959B…is humbled runs to Him who is able to raise him up, and says with David: It is good for me that thou hast humbled me, that I might learn thy justifications (Psal. CXVIII, 71), and he hastens to the physician, who… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:869B…ent is a teacher of the knowledge of God; wherefore also the blessed David said: It is good for me that you have humbled me, that I may learn your statutes. (Ps. cxviii, 71) VERS. 8. And I will leave a remnant,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:313A…as severely disciplined me, and has not delivered me to death." Psal. CXVII, 18. "It is good for me that you have humbled me, that I may learn your statutes." Psal. CXVIII, 71. "My son, do not neglect the instructi… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:317…than pardon. Prudent men, who are instructed by circumstances and are purified by fire like gold, say: "It is good for me that You have humbled me" (Ps. CXVIII, 71), since humility begets the knowledge of the statutes; and… Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 107:229C…gs, the discipline of God’s justifications is also his, while he says: It is good for me that you have humiliated me, that I might learn your justifications ⟦Ps. CXVIII, 71⟧. 3. While he was shining forth in th… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:929A…or I am gentle and humble in heart" (Matt. 11:29)—and as the chastening that comes from affliction, according to: "It is good for me that You have humbled me" (Ps. 118:71). And as destruction, according to: "Yo… Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:1307A…(Ps. XXXI, 5); likewise, It is good for me that Thou hast humbled me, and my eyes have been immersed by the flow of waters: because I have not kept Thy law (Ps. CXVIII, 71). In all these is contained a certain p… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:935A…e indicated by this number, as David says for a multitude: Thousands of those who are at ease (Ps. LXVII, 18), and, More than thousands of gold and silver (Ps. CXVIII, 72). Thus, then, we have considered the ne… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:397A…light, but as one who is wealthy, he prides himself on the wealth of the law, saying: The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver (Ps. 118. 72). Do you see the delight of piety, and… Moses bar Kepha c. 813-903PG 111:587A…much gold and precious stones and pearls, as the Psalmist David says: Therefore I have loved thy commandments more than gold, and more than precious stones. ⟦Ps. CXVIII, 72⟧ One can also understand by Pishon that… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:489…have loved thy law, O Lord: it is my meditation all the day. [Ps. CXVIII, 97] Therefore it was reckoned to him as being above thousands of gold and silver [Ps. CXVIII, 72], according to the divine Prophet, I me… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:907C…hat great city, and therein he deposited the holy relics of the martyrs as a treasure beyond, as the divine David would say, thousands of gold and silver. ⟦Psal. CXVIII, 72.⟧ Furthermore, they send forth abundant… George Kedrenos fl. 11th c.PG 122:613B…master, for the "thousand." For it is customary for Scripture to say this frequently. As it says: The law of thy mouth is above thousands of gold and silver [Ps. CXVIII, 72]. And elsewhere: Thousands, he says,… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:509C…re to express and signify things that are above man in a human manner. Indeed, speaking of creation, it says: Your hands have made me and fashioned me ⟦note: Psal. CXVIII, 73⟧; and, My hand has made all these thin… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:41A…ce and formation, it says "He formed." The Psalmist also taught the distinction between "making" and "forming," saying: "Thy hands have made me and formed me" (Ps. cxviii, 73). They made the inner man, they formed… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:885B…owner of the sea, and He Himself made it, and His hands fashioned the dry land: this is the man who says: "Your hands, O Lord, have made me and fashioned me" (Ps. CXVIII, 73). God did not fashion any creature of t… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:769D…the creature is common. And that Father and Son and Holy Spirit have made man, David testifies to me, saying to God: "Thy hands have made me and fashioned me" (Ps. 118: 73). Not Only hast Thou made me: not Thy h… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1065C…ccording to his own judgment; as, for instance, the Psalmist declares the passage of every man into being, saying: "Your hands have fashioned me and made me," ⟦Psal. cxviii, 73⟧ because the sea is his, and he made it… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 86:3023B…their mother tongue but also in foreign languages; send Him down now also upon me, a sinner. I am Thy servant, instruct me, and I shall learn Thy commandments (Ps. CXVIII, 73), for Thou art mighty to fashion praise… John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:945A…ept the Son alone and the Holy Spirit, who are the hands of God, above substances, just as it is written somewhere: Thy hands have made me, and fashioned me [Ps. cxviii, 73], nor is there another wisdom and power… Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:343A…rd extensions, the Son himself and the Spirit, through whom, as if by hands, he reforms us: indeed, David also says, "Thy hands have made me and fashioned me" (Ps. CXVIII, 73), which are the Son and the Spirit of G… Bessarion of Nicaea c. 1403-1472PG 161:293…[Ps. CXVIII, 73]? Do not all these, therefore, show tha… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 17:885B…coalesce into one. But the objection that can be raised to the contrary, that David acknowledges himself to have been fashioned and formed by the hands of God (Psalm cxviii, 75, and Jeremiah i, 5), he solves thus: th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:899…idst of all the nations—namely, His apostles, and transferring all the good who were among the Jews, as the prophet says: “Let them that fear thee turn to me” (Ps. 118.79). He made a new Church for Himself and… Gregory of Nazianzus c. 329–390PG 35:785A…s future glory from one side, and this coming tribunal from the other; of which the former I desire so much that I can say: My soul faints for thy salvation (Ps. cxviii, 81), but the latter I dread and turn away… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:1037A…nt on them that persecute me? The wicked have told me fables, but not as is Thy law, O Lord. All Thy commandments are truth. They have persecuted me unjustly" (Ps. CXVIII, 84, 85). These are the words of the Church… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:549C…trated beforehand; but it merely shows what has not occurred. But let us say to them with David: The lawless have told me fables, but not as thy law, O Lord (Ps. 118:85). Receive the voice of Peter, the doctr… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:531A…he wisdom of the princes of this age, to declare against him the word of the Psalm: Transgressors told me pleasantries, but not according to thy law, O Lord (Ps. CXVIII, 85); and, having learned that what is said… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1299A…rding the continuous and the unending, as: "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever" (Ps. XLIV, 7); and, "For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven" (Ps. CXVIII, 89); and, "The Lord remains for ever, and… Nicetas of Byzantium fl. 9th centuryPG 105:787B…l all be changed, but You are the same" [Ps. c, 28]. And: "The counsel of the Lord remains forever" [Ps. xxxii, 11]. And: "Forever, O Lord, Your word remains" [Ps. cxviii, 89]. And: "All Your works are true" [Ps. c… PG 154:3…RED TO IN THE NEW they make manifest, for it is written: For ever, O Lord, thy word standeth in heaven. And below: Thy truth is unto all generations. (Ps. CXVIII, 89, 90.) And in the Proverbs of Solomon:… Hermas fl. c. 100-160 ADPG 2:875A…is not placed in a servile condition, but in great power and authority (20). For all creatures serve God; seeing that all things, as the royal Psalter sings (Ps. CXVIII, 91), serve Thee. He, therefore, who is not… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 45:137D…ad been corrupted. Since, therefore, every creature is a slave of the Creator, according to the Prophet who thus speaks to God: "All things are your servants" (Ps. CXVIII, 91); but the Spirit offers freedom and ado… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:395C…himself a servant of Christ not without cause, for there are many modes of servitude: one is according to creation, of which he says, "All things serve thee" (Ps. 118:91); and again, "My servant Nebuchadnezzar… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:771D…us. You have come to where we have come, having power over all things, as the holy David says: "By your ordinance the day continues, for all things serve you" (Ps. 118:91). You sleep, and the sea is stirred up;… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:687A…for everything that has been brought into existence bows its neck to its Creator. The Psalmist sings, then, and says to Him: "For all things are Thy servants" (Ps. 118, 91). And that, by transferring our things… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 75:345B…r the dignity of the Creator, while they shall wear the servitude that belongs to having been made. "For all things," says Holy Scripture, "are your servants" [Ps. CXVIII, 91]. ALIUD. That the Son is not of th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 94:1349B…way of service; for all created things adore Him as servants adore their Master; for the Scripture says, "For all things are Thy servants" (Ps. CXVIII, 91); and some adore Him willingly, others… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:189…Son as man, since all recognize Him; since He had the natural [lordship] even over those who obey unwillingly, as it is said, "All things serve thee" (Ps. cxviii, 91), before all ages. "Through whom also He made the ages." H… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1121B…e son of thine handmaid." The Prophet does not mean that common servitude, according to which all are servants of God ("For all things," he says, "serve Thee" [Ps. CXVIII, 91]), but another servitude undertaken by… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:681B…htful things, even to the point of eating bread, said: O Lord, I will be mindful of thy justice alone (Ps. 70.16); and, I will not forget thy commandments (Ps. 118.93). Having found and tasted the benefit o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:689B…of my heart" (Ps. 118:7). And so that David might bring an end to all the hours, he then says: "How I loved your law, O Lord! All the day it is my meditation" (Ps. 118:97). Behold how all the day, meditating on… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:489…vid: I will exult over thy sayings, as one who finds much spoil. [Ps. CXVIII, 162] And: How I have loved thy law, O Lord: it is my meditation all the day. [Ps. CXVIII, 97] Therefore it was reckoned to him as be… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:953D…commandments for the sake of their love for God, as the same David again testifies: "How have I loved your law, O Lord! It is my meditation all day long" (Ps. CXVIII, 97).… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:629A…tood more than all my teachers, because your testimonies are my meditation. I have understood more than the ancients, because I have sought your commandments" (Ps. 118:98-100). Or else, "flux cast aside": that is,… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1563…or in many places the whole time of human life is called a day, as in: "And I waited for you the whole day," and: "For your sake we are killed the whole day." [Ps. CXVIII, 99–100] "I have gained more understanding than… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:229B…ken to the saints through His own and only true Word, of whom the Psalmist spoke: “I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy words” (Psal. cxviii, 101). The Savior Himself, by these words, c… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1279B…the singing of psalms with eagerness, and brings with her the affection of him who said, "How sweet are your words to my throat, more than honey to my mouth" (Ps. cxviii, 103), and unless she considers sloth to be… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1775D…V, 13). It calls the words of celestial doctrine honey figuratively; "How sweet are thy words to my throat, more than honey and the honeycomb to my mouth" (Ps. CXVIII, 103); and through this spiritual warning, i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:615C…han sacred reading. Hear, I beseech you, what the prophet says about it: "How sweet to my throat are thy words, more than honey and the honeycomb to my mouth" (Ps. 118:103). Therefore, set this honeycomb upon yo… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:619A…ant than sacred reading. Hear indeed what the prophet says about it: How sweet are your utterances to my throat, more than honey and the honeycomb to my mouth (Ps. 118:103). Therefore, set this honeycomb upon th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:291…does this, showing the pleasure which he takes from the commandments of God: "How sweet," he says, "are your words to my throat, more than honey to my mouth" (Ps. CXVIII, 103). Paul also seeks this, saying somewhat… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:397A…o is wealthy, at another as one who is delighted; and he says: How sweet are thy words unto my throat! yea, sweeter than honey and the honeycomb to my mouth (Ps. 118. 103). Here he gave voice to one who is deli… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:861A…children. Now the utterances and doctrines are called honey, as the prophet says: "How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth" (Ps. 118:103). Therefore the incarnation of Christ w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:27D…uoque, cum dulcia dixisset, addidit, Faucibus meis. Quam dulcia, inquit, faucibus meis eloquia sua; et excellentiam efferens addit, Super mel et favum ori meo (Psal. 118. 103), quia sana mente praeditus erat. Ne it… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:689C…a fountain, makes the heart glad with honey-flowing words, such that such a person says: "How sweet are your words to my throat! More than honey to my mouth" (Ps. 118:103). For he who remembers God has all the… Nicephorus the Presbyter fl. c. 950PG 111:875…ance which we perceived a while ago while I was reading?" The blessed one said: "How sweet to my throat are your words, more than honey to my mouth!" (Ps. cxviii, 103). Here, however, one must understand that it is said not of… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1253A…hrem than any pleasure, such that he himself would say, in harmony with the Prophet: "How sweet are thy words unto my throat! sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Ps. CXVIII, 103). II. Hence, from his early youth, all… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 114:1725A…eetest delight for Ephrem, such that he himself sang in harmony with the Prophet, saying: "How sweet are Thy words to my throat! To my mouth more than honey." (Ps. CXVIII, 103) II. From this source, all virtue… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:489…and silver [Ps. CXVIII, 72], according to the divine Prophet, I mean David. And the oracles of God were sweet to his throat, and above honey to his mouth. [Ps. CXVIII, 103] III. He frequented the divine temples… Bartholomew the Younger of Grottaferrata c. 980 - c. 1055PG 120:69C…he so received and took pleasure in them that he felt the affection of the one who said: "How sweet are your words to my throat, more than honey to my mouth" (Ps. CXVIII, 103). For this reason he endured that a… Nicetas of Serres fl. c. 1090PG 127:1289A…ffort that our spiritual taste may be properly composed, so that we may say with David: How sweet are thy words to my palate, sweeter than honey to my mouth (Psal. CXVIII, 103). And Solomon himself also says in the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:71A…swift scribe. Elsewhere, he testifies that the sense of taste is present in him, saying: "How sweet are your words to my throat, more than honey to my mouth" (Ps. CXVIII, 103). For his intellectual mouth and throat… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:207A…cred oracles surpasses the virtue even of honey. And the Prophet, to indicate this, said: How sweet are thy words to my throat, more than honey to my mouth! (Ps. CXVIII, 103). And the pleasure of the sacred oracle… Joannes ChrysostomusPG 51:397A…es surpasses even all the virtue of honey. And the prophet, in order to indicate this, said: "How sweet are thy words unto my palate, above honey to my mouth" (Ps. CXVIII, 103). Neither is this pleasure of the sacre… Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:775B…ls, understand also those who, having been deceived, cannot fix their eyes upon the law of God, concerning which it is written: "Thy law is a lamp to my feet" (Ps. CXVIII, 104). Nor indeed upon the prophetic word, a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:409B…erceived by sense; rather, if the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes, and the word of God is a lamp to the feet of the just (Ps. XVIII, 9; Ps. CXVIII, 105), he who does not live according to vir… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:749D…ine tuo exultabunt tota die. Toto scilicet vitæ suæ tempore in lumine Dei, hoc est in lege ambulabunt. Lucerna pedibus meis verbum tuum, et lumen semitis meis (Psal. 118, 105). Et in nomine ejus exultant, utpote ad… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:33C…David again says: "The commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes" (Ps. CXVII, 20); and, "Thy law is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths" (Ps. 118. 105). And one might see the law called this… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:469D…indivisible kingdom, the unpartitioned glory? But enough of this; for we have the lamp and the light: "Thy law is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths" (Ps. 118. 105). Why a lamp? Why a light? For it is a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:685C…" Who are the lighters of the candle? The Father and the Son. What is that candle? The divine Word, of which it has been said: "Thy word is a lamp to my feet" (Ps. CXVIII, 105). That it may shine: that is, that it m… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:929D…one else thinks, the word of God, which we have received upon coming to Christ, is a lantern, according to what is written: Thy word is a lantern to my feet (Ps. 118:105). But the oil is the teaching of the pr… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:543A…rom unutterable light, He transmits a law redundant with light, according to the prophet saying: "Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my paths" (Ps. 118:105). After the soul has received the word… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:731C…ur souls, just as the lamp for them was corporeal. The lamp of souls for us is the law of Christ: for, "Thy law is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths" (Ps. 118:105). The Lord himself says concerning thes… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:203C…he soul from every worldly phantasy. Let a lamp be present with you, not this burning one, but that which the prophet mentions: "Thy law is a lamp to my feet" (Ps. CXVIII, 105). Kindle the soul with prayers: if you… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:667B…of the flesh. I think that the great David, understanding this, called the Lord a lamp, when he said: "Thy law is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths" (Ps. cxviii, 105). For such is my Savior and God, who di… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:677A…ely those things which pertain to the new grace are close to those ancient ones, and both conspire to light a single torch, which becomes a "lamp to the feet" (Ps. CXVIII, 105) of those who hasten to find the truth.… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:725B…ears] that he will murder someone? If [he swears] that he will, by means of an oath, violate any commandment? "I have sworn and confirmed," says the Psalmist, ⟦Ps. cxviii, 106⟧, "not to commit sin, but to keep the j… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:61D…isorderly, should be cut off from temperance. Similarly David also says: "I swore and I have established [it] to keep the judgments of your righteousness" (Ps. 118.106); curbing with an oath the wavering and… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:3669C…lly. For knowing that it is proper for the saints to say, I swore and I have established [it], and I will not make void the things that proceed from my lips (Ps. CXVIII, 106), while he was still alive in the flesh… Nicetas David of Paphlagonia fl. c. 880-920sPG 38:773D…m of Christ” (1 Cor. 11:1); “for I have sworn and I have established,” according to the psalmist David, “to keep the judgments of the righteousness of Christ” (Ps. 118:106). I swore by His Word, first calling to… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:687A…d, it is better to set aside the oath than the command. For I have sworn, says David, and have set myself to keep the judgments of your righteousness, not sin (Ps. CXVIII, 106). ARIST. Can. 29. If it is forbidden t… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:953C…ho, by desire of good things, hasten to please God, as the same David says: "I inclined my heart to perform your statutes forever, for the sake of the reward" (Ps. CXVIII, 112). But "sons" are those who perform His… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 83:1125C…And again: "Ye men of blood, depart from me." ⟦Ps. cxxxviii, 19⟧ And once more: "Depart from me, ye wicked, and I will search out the commandments of my God." ⟦Ps. cxviii, 115⟧ And again: "I have hated the lawless,… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:89C…poses them.” TIT. XIII. — Concerning an evil conscience. “Thou hast set at naught all them that depart from thy judgments; for their reasoning is unjust.” Psal. cxviii, 118. “A perverse heart deviseth evils.” Pr… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:283B…, acts, or speaks anything. Therefore the divine voice of the Prophet is true, where he says: "I have accounted all the sinners of the earth as transgressors" (Ps. CXVIII, 119). For just as he who denies Christ in p… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:555B…od made man, he created him upright, and there is nothing evil by nature. And elsewhere: I have considered all the sinners of the earth as transgressors (Psal. 118. 119). And by the fact that he said, Togeth… OrigenesPG 16:1621…artōdes [grape-seed-like/remnants]." In this variety of readings, that we should follow the former is suggested by the place in Ezech. xxii, 18, and Ps. cxviii, v. 119. Ibid. ⟦"A.⟧, , , thy lead. ⟦Procop. [In Procopi… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:295D…to overturn a soul fixed with divine fear; for to be affixed by a nail is more than to be rooted. This the prophet prayed for, "Pierce my flesh with thy fear" (Ps. CXVIII, 120). So do thou also pierce and bind, as i… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:655B…Ps. LXII, 2). He did not only say, "It has desired," but by these words expressed the vehemence of his desire. And again, "Pierce my flesh with your fear" (Ps. CXVIII, 120). For He wants us always to be stuck to… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1157…a pure soul? Fear, when it arises from true feeling of soul, is naturally apt to wash away and consume all filth. Pierce, he says, my flesh with thy fear (Ps. CXVIII, 120). But holy love is wont to consume some… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1087B…ear the Lord, all you his saints. Psal. cx, 9.— The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Psal. cxi, 1.— Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. Psal. cxviii, 120.— Pierce my flesh with your fear. Psa… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1091A…of the Prophet saying: "Pierce my flesh with thy fear" (Ps. cxviii, 120); as if where fear dwells, every wi… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:953C…saved: some, like servants, do good, fearing judgment, which David also intimates, saying: "Pierce my flesh with your fear; for I trembled at your judgments" (Ps. CXVIII, 120). Those who appear to be "hired servant… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:427B…if we, vile and humble, who are nothing, so to speak, are assailed by calumnies? Have you not heard the words of David, "Deliver me from the calumnies of men" (Ps. 118:122)? The apostles of the holy Savior also… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:665C…at then is the delay? It is for the sake of His providential care, that He might do it at the right time. "A time," says the prophet, "is for the Lord to act" (Psalm 118:126). For "in its own times" means, in the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 125:145…or the sake of dispensation, and to do it at the proper time. For Scripture knows the “proper time,” as in the text, It is time for the Lord to act (Ps. CXVIII, 126). “In His own times,” he says, that is, in times suitable a… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:939B…oward God. It is also an occasion free from impediment, by which the possession and use of things more precious than gold and much precious stone are obtained (Ps. cxviii, 127). And, to sum up, it is the translation… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:111…arises for men from those things. And hear the prophet David saying this: "Thy sayings are more desirable than gold and precious stone in abundance" (Ps. CXVIII, 127). Do you see how, having brought mid-way the materials thou… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:149B…heart through the fulfillment of the holy commandments laid down therein. And again: Thy testimonies are wonderful, therefore hath my soul searched them out (Ps. cxviii, 129). And why does the proverbial saying co… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 123:955A…hich I loved" (Ps. CXVIII, 48), not which I feared. And again, "Your testimonies are wonderful, and because they are wonderful, my soul has searched them out" (Ps. CXVIII, 129). When, therefore, someone who was in t… Anthony the GreatPG 40:977…otted, converting souls (Ps. XVIII, 8). And in that same place: The declaration, he says, of your words illuminates and gives understanding to the little ones (Ps. CXVIII, 130). But there are many other things as we… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 46:1203…so be thought to happen and come to pass from the cold which is within the earth. Col. 554 A. Open thy mouth. These things are written somewhat otherwise in Psalm cxviii, 131: I opened my mouth, and drew in the sp… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:641D…inspected the letters themselves, I straightway poured out all the humors of tears, and as the Prophet says: "My eyes have sent forth the outgoings of water" (Ps. CXVIII, 136). And silent at once and groaning—… Michael Glycas c. 1125–after 1204PG 158:947B…llumination require many tears. And this is what the prophet David said, lamenting: My eyes have poured out rills of water, because I have not kept thy law. (Ps. CXVIII, 136). Those things [done] after baptism are… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:483C…n right according to his merit. Standing by this judgment, angels, men, and demons will utter back to Him this one voice, saying: "Righteous is your judgment" (Ps. CXVIII, 137). The answer to this voice assigns to b… Anastasius Bibliothecarius c. 810 – c. 878PG 108:1293A…ce, patiently enduring his misfortune, invoked God in all things, and frequently pronounced, saying: "Righteous are you, O Lord, and upright is your judgment" (Ps. CXVIII, 137). Thus the death of his children become… Oecumenius of Tricca fl. 10th c.PG 119:775B…delighted, as in all riches" [Ps. CXVIII, 14]. And again: "Thou hast commanded justice: thy testimonies are for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live" [Ps. CXVIII, 138-144]. But if the prophetic voice commands u… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:881A…cted into one place, if that were possible. And again: "Thou hast commanded thy testimonies to be righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live" (Ps. CXVIII, 138). And by the prophetic voice we are com… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 138:87C…thy testimonies, as in all riches" (Ps. CXVIII, 14); and again: "Thou hast commanded righteousness; thy testimonies are for ever; teach me, and I shall live" (Ps. CXVIII, 138-140). And if the prophetic voice commands u… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:1385B…renders it]: "glowing utterances," πεπυρωμένα (purified by fire) they are called, as Ps. 11, 7: "The utterances of the Lord are silver examined by fire," and Ps. 118, 140: "Thy utterance is greatly inflamed [ig… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 72:213D…nd empty counsels, so that, exulting in themselves, they might say to Christ, the Savior of all: "Thy word is very much refined, and thy servant has loved it" (Psal. CXVIII, 140). That the word of God is fervent and m… Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 4:813D…and scorned all other things, seek those alone, study those alone, and go to those alone through fire, through water, through equulei Psal. CXLIV, 21. Psal. CXVIII, 140. Isai. XLIII, 2.… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:1425B…ter. For it was said somewhere to Christ, the Savior of all, through the voice of the Psalmist: "Your justice is justice unto eternity, and your law is truth" (Ps. CXVIII, 142). "But my elect," He says, "shall n… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:93A…atered his bed with tears every night used to say: "I prevented the dawning of the morning and cried out," confessing and praising Thee. "At midnight I arose" (Ps. cxviii, 147; cxviii, 62), not spurred on by another… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1015A…that we may not be caught in sleep and in bed when the day comes, according to him who said: "My eyes prevented the dawn, that I might meditate on thy words" (Ps. cxviii, 148). None of these times should be neg… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:27A…nly in the Sirmondian text but also in our own codices. Let it suffice to have brought forward a single example of this emendation out of many, which exists on Ps. CXVIII, 152, page 1476, where in Carafa’s interpret… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1247A…390, 1597, 1184, 1512. II, 735. IV, 529 (obliquely). 15, 10. I, 1228. IV, 111, 23. V, 111. 16, 4. II, 982. 16, 5. III, 558. But see the word kateuthunon from Ps. 118, 153. 16, 8. II, 1598, which is the latter;… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:603A…ings, and in the universe of things, He is also outside of everything. "He is near to those who fear Him" (Ps. 84:10), and "His salvation is far from sinners" (Ps. 118:155). The memory of Christ illuminates the… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…n Psalm CIX 1570 On Psalm CX 1570 On Psalm CXI 1570 On Psalm CXII 1571 On Psalm CXIII 1571 On Psalm CXIV 1571 On Psalm CXV 1575 On Psalm CXVI 1579 On Psalm CXVIII 1586 On Psalm CXIX 1627 On Psalm CXX 1631 On Psalm CXXI 1631 On… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:77D…aises. For the wise counsel that we should hate flatterers as those who cause great harm. I saw the foolish, and I was consumed, said the blessed David (Ps. CXVIII, 158). It was fitting, therefore, that you s… Theodore Balsamon d. c. 1205PG 137:229A…dy, and even unto blood to stand against sin, and to fight for right reason and virtue, and to say with David: "I beheld the transgressors, and I was grieved" (Ps. cxviii, 158). But vice is anger toward one's neighb… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:489…e utterances, and dwelt in them assiduously, so that he himself also sang with the divine David: I will exult over thy sayings, as one who finds much spoil. [Ps. CXVIII, 162] And: How I have loved thy law, O Lord… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1085…kind of fruits is he to show that are worthy of penance? RESPONSE. By assuming the disposition of him who said: "I have hated and abhorred iniquity" (Ps. CXVIII, 163). And by doing those things mentioned in the sixth Psalm, a… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:567…ve hated and abhorred, but Your law have I loved. From every evil way I have restrained my feet. I have sworn and determined to keep Your righteous judgments" (Ps. 118:163, 101, 106). Always take care to be prep… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:83B…cannot do the things of God—nor guide others to see Him; but he is hateful to all and abominable, according to the word: I have hated and abhorred iniquity (Ps. cxviii. 163). Ver. 12-14. Demetrius has been… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1101A…id not set before my eyes any unlawful matter; I hated those who commit transgressions (Ps. C, 3). I have hated and loathed iniquity, but I have loved Thy law (Ps. CXVIII, 163). The fear of the Lord hates iniquity,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:665…things straight. David also applied this; and therefore said: "You are my refuge in my troubles, I have sung to you because of the judgments of your justice" (Ps. 118. 164). If a king, immersed in infinite cares… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:575D…even times a day I gave praise to thee for the judgments of thy justice; and again, I arose at midnight to confess to thee for the judgments of thy justice (Ps. cxviii, 164, 62); and, God will redeem my soul fro… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1291D…nce, or rather for a perfect number, as in, “Seven times a day,” instead of, “Often”; and, “Repay to our neighbors sevenfold”; and, “He set up seven pillars.” (Ps. CXVIII, 164; LXXVIII, 12; Prov. IX, 1.) 33. He oft… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:37D…d by diverse use. One, indeed, says to God: "All day long I have stretched out my hands to you" (Ps. XVII, 20), and "Seven times a day I have praised you" (Ps. CXVIII, 164), and "At midnight I would arise" (ibid… Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 91:113…[Ps. CXVIII, 165], as the God-bearing David says to God;… Theognostus the Monk d. c. 890PG 105:849A…ons of God, and uninitiated in the confirmations of Christ? For it is written: “My lips shall pour forth a hymn, when thou shalt teach me thy justifications.” (Ps. CXVIII, 171.) But there is also a most abundant Wor… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:49…rk on these words, "All things have been handed over to me by the Father" (p. 82); and Athanasius elsewhere keeps calling Him Christ. That caution in Psalm cxviii, v. 173 is entirely Athanasian: Fiat manus tua ut salvet me ["Let… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:827D…sheep wandering from the most ancient times, and calling upon the Lord through the prophets: I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; seek thy servant (Ps. 118:176), therefore He hides His royal dignity,… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:583…excuses the preceding delay. He came last, but he showed love such as I love. He wandered in the past time like a sheep, but the sheep recognized the Shepherd (cf. Ps. 118:176). He was mine even when he was straying… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…n Psalm CX, 1773 on Psalm CXI, 1779 on Psalm CXII, 1783 on Psalm CXIII, 1789 on Psalm CXIV, 1795 on Psalm CXV, 1801 on Psalm CXVI, 1805 on Psalm CXVII, 1809 on Psalm CXVIII, 1815 on Psalm CXIX, 1875 on Psalm CXX, 1877… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:789…illed; the disciples of Pythagoras were tortured. 666-672 HOMILY on Psalm CVII. The incarnation of Christ is the morning. 672-674 MONITION to the Homily on Psalm CXVIII. 675-676 HOMILY I on Psalm CXVIII. STATION I.…