Where the Fathers quote Psalms 126

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Titus of Bostra fl. c. 350s-360s, d. c. 371PG 18:1267…as the father of the king who converts you once predicted saying when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we became as comforted then was our mouth filled with joy and our tongue with… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:13…ezra he sings in the hundred and twenty fifth of the ascents when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we became as those comforted and again in the hundred and twenty first i was… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:515…rest who were still in babylon that they too might be redeemed when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we became as those that are comforted the apostles announce these things concerning themselves and… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1231…of iniquity peace upon israel h canticle of degrees psal cxxv h when the lord turned again the captivity of sion h interpretation of athanasius h mountains exist round about jerusalem and the lord jesus the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:229…of maiden drummers all who were granted freedom were rejoicing and saying when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we were like those comforted then was our mouth filled with joy and our tongue… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 48:551C…r works and barricades, vigilant and mighty guards, and above all, heavenly aid. For unless the Lord guard the city, in vain do they stay awake who guard it (Ps. 126:1). And how shall we draw down this aid?… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:275B…e asphalt became mud. See with what security they wish to build, not knowing that: Unless the Lord builds the house, in vain have they labored who build it (Ps. cxxvi, 1). They do not build for God, but for th… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:359…power for ever and ever amen h concerning psalm cxxv h c when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we became as those that are comforted another interpreter says when the lord shall turn… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:361…as streams in the south how is it that beginning the psalm when the lord turned again the captivity of sion he said but here turn as if speaking about something future for particularly the other… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:453B…h: "Who holdeth the circle of the earth" (Isa. XL, 22). And concerning virtue: "Except the Lord," he says, "build the house, they labor in vain that build it" (Ps. CXXVI, 1). And again: "Who maketh the barren wom… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:155B…it: It is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs (Rom. 9:16); and after that, again, Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it (Ps. 126:1). Moreover, they do this, that they may… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:925A…Since our bolts are fragile unless God guards them—for unless the Lord guards the city, he watches in vain who guards it (Psal. 126. 1)—let us entreat God together with the p… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:401CLatin…, hoc jam admonet, ne ista quidem sufficere, nisi adsit ipse atque opem ferat. Nisi enim Dominus aedificaverit domum, in vanum laboraverunt qui aedificant eam (Psal. 126. 1): ac praesertim in iis, qui diabolo adh… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:613B…e will be present. For unless the Lord builds the house, in vain did the builders labor; unless the Lord guards the city, in vain did the guards watch over it (Ps. 126.1). This is a wall for us, this is a fort… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:215B…nor to be wise above others, but to know that without God nothing can be done, and that, "Unless the Lord build the house, in vain do they labor who build it" (Ps. CXXVI, 1); hear how, while warning him to be mod… Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:1235A…; but immense humility—which says, "I am earth and ashes" (Gen. xviii, 27), and again, "Except the Lord build the house, in vain has he labored who builds it" (Ps. cxxvi, 1), and he who endeavors to keep it—cause… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1889…rejoice and pray that their fellow countrymen might also attain the same when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we became as those that are comforted the word as here is used to denote… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:337A…VIII. — On industry and diligence: and that without the favor of God, all industry is useless. Ps. xxxvi, 23. — "A man's steps are directed by the Lord." Ps. cxxvi, 1. — "Unless the Lord builds the house, t… George the Monk d. c. 914PG 110:463…of israel and again he says in the person of the people when the lord turned again the captivity of his people jacob shall rejoice and israel shall be glad you are therefore greatly deceived not… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:421B…arly that without help from God, a man can accomplish nothing good. For unless the Lord build the house, he says, they have laboured in vain that build it (Ps. cxxvi, 1). For He is accustomed to cooperate wit… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1595…guard it and christ is around his people h psalm cxxv h when the lord turned again the captivity of sion we became like those who are comforted having been turned back by the lord to… Isaias AbbasPG 40:1219C…sing by power and authority these words: "Unless the Lord build the house, and keep the city, in vain has he labored who builds and he who attempts to guard" (Ps. cxxvi, 1). Such voices, moreover, generate humil… PG 43 (anthology)PG 43:1293…and female as the lord god had commanded noah prokeimenon tone plagal when the lord turned again the captivity of his people verse the fool hath said in his heart proverbs reading my son if thou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:359…comforted we were filled he says with quiet with joy with delight then was our mouth filled with joy and our tongue with exultation then shall they say among the gentiles the lord hath magnified to… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:939…On Sleep Scholion 1. Sleep is a good action of good things and a remission of labors, according to the verse: When He gives sleep to His beloved (Ps. CXXVI, 2). And: They have slept their sleep, an… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:683…manner be of good courage o earth rejoice and be glad for the lord hath done great things for thee for she is the earth on which the most holy moses was commanded to remove the… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1085D…ure that κοιλίας (belly) should be read instead of τῆς ψυχῆς (of the soul), or ventriculi (of the womb); perhaps thinking an allusion is made to that Psalm CXXVI, 3: Ἡ κληρονομία Κυρίου υἱοί, ὁ μισθὸς το… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:683…manner be of good courage o earth rejoice and be glad for the lord hath done great things for thee for she is the earth on which the most holy moses was commanded to remove the… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1199…power of god was made known to the surrounding nations b verse turn again our captivity o lord as torrents in the south he supplicates next for those who had remained in captivity for many had… Clement of Alexandria c. 150 – c. 215PG 8:997…lord has pitied those who fear him writes david they therefore who sow in tears shall reap in joy speaking of those who confess in repentance for blessed are all they who fear the lord do… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1619…turn again o lord our captivity as the torrents in the south they that sow in tears shall reap in joy theodoret it has been said that the whole matter was not accomplished in the beginnings… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1637…torrent in the south belong to those among the nations they who sow in tears shall reap in joy etc they who work out the practical life c with toil and tears sow in tears but… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 14:475…in the psalms has spoken in a similar signification saying those who sow in tears shall reap in joy they went on their way weeping bearing their seed but when they return they shall come with… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:515…the flow of the egyptian river for here south means the desert they that sow in tears shall reap in joy going they went and wept to those praying for the survivors of the captives the… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1235…a they that sow in tears shall reap in joy they went on and wept casting their seeds but they that come shall come with… Apollinaris of Laodicea c. 310-c. 390PG 33:1509…torrent is turned by the blast of the south wind those who sow in tears shall reap in joy the farmers were groaning as they cast out their seed in place of that baneful mourning may… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:671B…s: "I will wash my bed every night; I will wet my couch with my tears" (Ps. VI, 7). For you are not ignorant that "those who sow in tears shall reap with joy" (Ps. CXXVI, 5). Therefore, the Prophet says with bold… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 89:1129…i will water my couch for he knew precisely that they who sow in tears shall reap in joy and that they who go forth with weeping carrying their seeds will come in the resurrection with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:445…ones but learn how i was led away and how i returned they that sow in tears shall reap in joy they went on their way weeping carrying their seeds but they shall come again with… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 52:835…thou sowest with affliction there thou reapest with joy as david says they that sow in tears shall reap in joy ps would that we might truly sow and reap with joy in christ jesus our… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 53:303…said to those who returned from the captivity in babylon those who sow in tears shall reap in joy they went on their way weeping casting their seeds but coming again they shall come with joy… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 54:643…mother's faith therefore one might justly say of this woman they who sow in tears shall reap in joy ps let us men emulate her let women imitate her for this woman is a teacher for… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:361…very thing said as flowing down another as channels another as releases they that sow in tears shall reap in joy this was spoken indeed concerning the jews but it could have place to be said… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 62:761…persuaded by the prophetic gaze to the blessed david saying those who sow in tears shall reap in joy ps joseph therefore sowed tears of brotherly love and reaped the crown of the kingdom you all… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1889…to make their journey in the likeness of a torrent d ver they that sow in tears shall reap in joy we do not offer our supplications in vain but knowing the fruits of tears for… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1199…says that captivity in the south that is in jerusalem c verse they that sow in tears shall reap in joy those who sow the hope of salvation in the tears of prayer a fruit of… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1595…torrents through the rain bringing south wind as those who returned supplicate they that sow in tears shall reap in joy david says they who seek salvation from god with tears receive the request in joy… John VI Kantakouzenos c. 1292–1383PG 154:649…the latter for lord he says in distress we remembered thee and they that sow in tears shall reap in joy and many are the afflictions of the righteous but the death of sinners is evil… OrigenesPG 16:571C…it is to be noted that the Vatican places the reading Ε', Γ' before it, but not Theodotion. Indeed, the note of Theodotion prefaced there is suspect to me. Psalm 126:5, A., S., Th. translate אֲשֶׁר as blesse… Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:315…their own sins these shall rejoice when that true morning arrives for they that sow in tears shall reap in joy that is in the future age but i said in my abundance i shall not… Germanus I of ConstantinoplePG 98:263…again and having put on a second life just as it says they that sow in tears shall reap in joy ps cxxv the mystical husbandry of david is that from which the discourse gathers these… Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:813…soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life everlasting for they that sow in tears shall reap in joy levit xxvii the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife even he that committeth… Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1195A…u; I was dead in sin, and I have come to life (Luke xv); I was an enemy and a rebel against God, and I have been reconciled. What, then, shall I render to you (Ps. cxxvi, 12) for all these things? God is the one w… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1207B…AMPHILI. SUPPLEMENT TO THE COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS. Psalm CXIX. 9 Psalm CXX. 11 Psalm CXXI. 11 Psalm CXXII. 14 Psalm CXXIII. 14 Psalm CXXIV. 15 Psalm CXXV. 15 Psalm CXXVI. 19 Psalm CXXVII. 19 Psalm CXXVIII. 23 Psal… Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…XVIII 1586 On Psalm CXIX 1627 On Psalm CXX 1631 On Psalm CXXI 1631 On Psalm CXXII 1634 On Psalm CXXIII 1635 On Psalm CXXIV 1638 On Psalm CXXV 1639 On Psalm CXXVI 1642 On Psalm CXXVII 1643 On Psalm CXXVIII 1646 On Psalm CXXIX… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…CXVIII, 1815 on Psalm CXIX, 1875 on Psalm CXX, 1877 on Psalm CXXI, 1879 on Psalm CXXII, 1881 on Psalm CXXIII, 1883 on Psalm CXXIV, 1885 on Psalm CXXV, 1889 on Psalm CXXVI, 1891 on Psalm CXXVII, 1893 on Psalm CXXVIII… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:787A…hat we are nevertheless overcome by him. 352-356 EXPOSITION on Psalm CXXIV. The peace of the saints. 356-359 EXPOSITION on Psalm CXXV. 360-362 EXPOSITION on Psalm CXXVI. 362-365 EXPOSITION on Psalm CXXVII. He who fea…