Where the Fathers quote Psalms 142
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John ChrysostomPG 55:635expounds v.1“Κυριε εισακουσον της προσευχης μου ενωτισαι την δεησιν μου εν τη αληθεια σου εισακουσον μου εν τη δικαιοσυνῃ σου·”Prayer for the poor when despondent: «O Lord, hear my prayer» (Psalm 101)
1Ps 142:1
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1663…have wandered from piety back to virtue psalm cxl i cried to the lord with my voice with my voice to the lord i made my supplication etc just as it is the nature of fire…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:503…title inscription and the one numbered having the superscription of understanding for david a prayer when he was in the cave one might reasonably inquire if they were spoken at the same time and if he…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:885…to the end for idithun a psalm of asaph h d ver i cried unto the lord with my voice with my voice unto god and he gave attention unto me the psalm is spoken by…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:887…own soul for his own consolation using these words i cried to the lord with my voice with my voice to god and he gave ear to me i composed myself he says in such a…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:345…alone and seek consolation from thence wherefore he begins thus i cried with my voice unto the lord with my voice unto the lord and he gave ear unto me beginning the psalm he teaches idithum…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1295…a i am alone until i pass by h intellect of david when he was in the cave praying psal cxli h with my voice i cried unto the lord with my voice i made supplication…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:337…when he is distressed and pours out his petition before the lord a prayer when he was in the cave against goliath this psalm is peculiar to david and outside the number of the rest when…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:699…and against the heretics and on the psalm cxvii with my voice i cried unto the lord with my voice i made my supplication unto god ps cxli h a yesterday was for us a bright…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:441…ages of ages amen h concerning psalm cxli h with my voice i cried unto the lord with my voice i made my supplication unto the lord you see how he does this everywhere and opens…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1477…a ver i cried to the lord with my voice with my voice to god and he gave heed to me i offered my prayer he says with diligence…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2001…in thee i have said to the lord ps i cried to the lord with my voice with my voice i made supplication to the lord ps i cried to the lord with my voice i…
Symeon of Thessalonica d. 1429PG 155:655…sanctuary the verses are completed with the interjected versicle at the words i cried unto the lord with my voice then glory now and ever and the intercalary verse and immediately while all are seated the…
OrigenesPG 16:995…is unto god and he gave ear unto me jerome i cried with my voice unto the lord with my voice unto the lord and he heard me my hand was stretched out by night and…
2Ps 142:2
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:363B…cry, such as Christ uttered while standing in the temple ⟦Joan. VII, 37.⟧—the kind which David also used, saying: "With my voice have I cried unto the Lord." ⟦Psal. CXLII, 2.⟧ Nor is it any wonder that the same na…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:417A…all be justified before God, and that even the righteous is barely saved. Therefore, at one time he pleads, saying, "Enter not into judgment with thy servant" (Ps. 142.2); and at another, "Have mercy on me, O…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:71D…ly and out of virtue, and have arrived at the highest justice. Wherefore He Himself also afterward says again: "No living man shall be justified in Thy sight" (Ps. 142:2); and that: "If Thou shouldst observe i…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:287…or if He had used justice alone, all things would have perished. Enter not into judgment with thy servant, for in thy sight shall no man living be justified (Ps. CXLII, 2). And again: If thou shouldst mark ini…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:535C…thee (Ps. 43:22, 18). If good works exalt you, he says to you: Enter not into judgment with thy servant, for in thy sight shall no man living be justified (Ps. 142:2): and you will immediately feel humble.…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:547D…y. Remember, O Master, that "Man is become like to vanity" (Ps. CXLIII, 4). Remember, O Master, that "Every living being shall not be justified in your sight" (Ps. CXLII, 2). Remember, O Master, that "If you take…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:547D…d a brother and an heir and a co-heir. And I find nothing to answer for my defense against these things. Therefore "Enter not into judgment with your servant" (Ps. CXLII, 2), do not weigh your threat against my o…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:653…otten you. If your works exalt you, and you hear it spoken: "Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no one living shall be justified in your sight" (Ps. 142: 2); then immediately you shall become hum…
Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:621B…n of my countenance is not my own good deeds, but God. For who shall be justified by the works of the law? "For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified" (Ps. CXLII, 2). But I hope to be saved by faith in my…
Manuel II Palaiologos 1350–1425PG 156:103A…and those who have not, are seized by the fear of uncertainty, looking toward human justice, for "there shall not be justified in thy sight every living soul" (Ps. CXLII, 2). For if the blessed Paul, that soul re…
Otto Fridolin Fritzsche 1812-1896PG 66:67B…is transmitted to all his posterity. Cf. Ps. L, 7, etc. Baptism., cœn. sacr., that both sacraments are offered to infants. 3) That no human is righteous. Cf. Ps. CXLII, 2, etc. 4) That not even Christ, insofar…
4Ps 142:4
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:365A…unequal mind, you have received no wound; but if you suffer any pain in your soul, keep the sorrow within yourself. For, "My heart was troubled within me" (Ps. CXLII, 4), he says; that is, the emotion did not…
5Ps 142:5
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:271…me from the snare of the enemies but i have hoped in thee o lord i said thou art my god my lots are in thy hands these things he says while my enemies were plotting…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:47…portion in it other than you my hope for you are god my portion in the land of the living as if to say if i did not have you i would have never been reckoned…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1009…portion of my inheritance and of my cup and elsewhere he says i cried unto thee o lord i said thou art my hope my portion in the land of the living but jeremiah says he…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:757…me they consulted to take my soul but i have hoped in thee o lord i said thou art my god my lots are in thy hands deliver me from the hand of my enemies and…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:1297…psalm a and there is no one who seeks after my soul i cried unto thee o lord i said thou art my hope my portion in the land of the living attend unto my supplication…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:61…in the scriptures for it is said in the psalm you are my portion in the land of the living and again in the sixteenth psalm the lord is the portion of my inheritance and of…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:443…but he took refuge immediately to god and says i cried to thee o lord i said thou art my hope my portion in the land of the living you have seen the caution of the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:445…we are not benumbed thou art my portion in the land of the living that is to say my lot my treasure my wealth thou art all things in the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:561…called an earnest of an inheritance david says elsewhere the lord is my portion in the land of the living ps my portion of whom if he is one he is not the whole if you…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:717…for this reason the faithful cried out as david the lord is my portion in the land of the living ps and and again the lord is the portion of my inheritance and mary sitting at…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1081…took counsel to take away my life ver but i trusted in thee o lord i said thou art my god my lots are in thy hands they indeed having gathered together are contriving my death…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1953…of flight nor anyone to defend me vers i have cried to thee o lord i said thou art my hope i therefore beseech thee in whom i have anchored my hopes thou art my portion…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1275…from every side i said you are my hope my salvation clearly my portion in the land of the living while existing in the land of the living while being examined among the living i have…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1439…for i have heard slander from many but i have hoped in thee o lord i said thou art my god in thy power are my lots of both death and life and god instead of…
6Ps 142:6
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:415A…"As the hart panteth after the fountains of waters, so panteth my soul after thee, O God" (Ps. XLI, 1); and again, "My soul is as earth without water to thee" (Ps. CXLII, 6); and, "My soul hath stuck close to the…
7Ps 142:7
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1665…them that persecute me etc continuous temptations persecute the mind from knowledge bring my soul out of prison etc it is not for everyone to say bring my soul out of prison unless it is for…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:445…those who insult him and that he is in great weakness lead my soul out of prison that i may confess to thy name to confess here is instead of to give thanks and what he…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1953…than me but through thine inclination i shall escape their hands vers bring my soul out of prison that i may confess thy name aquila expresses it thus bring my soul out of confinement for he…
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:807…for this reason that that man of perfect mourning sighed and said bring my soul out of prison that i may lastly rejoice in your ineffable light be as a king in your own heart sitting…
Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:951…in this death bearing region until such time as we may sing bring my soul out of prison that i may confess to thy name ps cxli passing from sojourning into freedom so men could not…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:1275…there he says from whence no flight is granted d ver lead my soul out of prison that i may confess your name by prison he understands that confinement where he was locked away in the…
Nicetas Choniates c. 1155–1217PG 139:669…stretched his hands toward the divine and prayed along with david saying bring my soul out of prison that i may confess your name or uttering the words of jonah shall i again look upon your…
OrigenesPG 16:1239…paths give ear to my prayer for i am brought very low bring my soul out of prison the righteous shall wait for me concerning thy name until thou recompense me hebrew text version and thou…
8Ps 142:8
Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 116:321B…ture manner of his life, and to attach all that followed to its beginning. Hearing the divine David saying, "If riches abound, set not your heart upon them" (Ps. cxlii, 8), and the wise Solomon saying, "Let no…
10Ps 142:10
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1013C…to me the joy of thy salvation, and strengthen me with a governing spirit" (Ps. l, 12, 13); and elsewhere: "Thy good Spirit shall lead me into the right land" (Ps. cxlii, 10). And thus let us return again to our w…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:693…ys: "The Lord is near to all who call upon him in truth" (Ps. 144. 18). Tell us, Lord, tell us how one must overcome the world. Lord, teach us to do your will (Ps. 142. 10; 68. 16). Lord, guide us in your way, l…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:769D…s good: "Thy eye," he says, "is evil, because I am good" (Matt. 20: 15). But the Holy Spirit is also good: "Thy good Spirit shall lead me into the right land" (Ps. 142: 10). Where the Father wills, the Holy Spir…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:637A…ity. For even the Word himself, who is by nature good, says: "I am the good" (Matt. xx, 15), and one of the divinely inspired prophets praises the good Spirit (Ps. cxlii, 10). And again: "I am who I am" (Exod. iii…
Dionysius the Areopagite fl. c. 500PG 3:659A…ody full of darkness" (Matthew 20:15). And again, it is found in the Psalm of David, saying: "Thy good Spirit shall lead me into the land of uprightness" ⟦(Psalm 142:10)⟧; and again, the word spoken to Moses:…
Antiochus of St. Sabas fl. c. 614-620PG 89:1433D…ness? There is none good but one, that is, God" (Matth. xix, 17). And to those in the vineyard: "Because I am good" (Matth. xx, 15). And: "Thy Spirit is good" (Ps. cxlii, 10). And to Moses: "I am who I am" (Ex. ii…
John Kyparissiotes d. after 1378PG 152:947A…e God [Luke xviii, 18, 19]. Christ therefore saying that one is truly and substantially good, David says: Your good Spirit will lead me into the right land [Ps. cxlii, 10]. If, therefore, the Son, who is good,…
11Ps 142:11
Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 42:491C…tifies: But one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will [1 Cor. XII, 11]. For thy good Spirit shall lead me, O God, says David [Ps. CXLII, 11]. Or: The Spirit bloweth where he list…
46Ps 142:46
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 24:1207B…XXII. 27 Psalm CXXXIII. 27 Psalm CXXXIV. 30 Psalm CXXXV. 31 Psalm CXXXVI. 35 Psalm CXXXVII. 38 Psalm CXXXVIII. 39 Psalm CXXXIX. 42 Psalm CXL. 43 Psalm CXLI. 45 Psalm CXLII. 46 Psalm CXLIII. 51 Psalm CXLIV. 58 Psalm…
166Ps 142:166
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…651 On Psalm CXXXIV 1651 On Psalm CXXXV 1654 On Psalm CXXXVI 1658 On Psalm CXXXVIII 1659 On Psalm CXXXIX 1663 On Psalm CXL 1666 On Psalm CXLI 1666 On Psalm CXLII 1667 On Psalm CXLIII 1670 On Psalm CXLIV 1671 On Psalm CXLV 167…
195Ps 142:195
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…1913 on Psalm CXXXV, 1919 on Psalm CXXXVI, 1925 on Psalm CXXXVII, 1929 on Psalm CXXXVIII, 1935 on Psalm CXXXIX, 1941 on Psalm CXL, 1947 on Psalm CXLI, 1951 on Psalm CXLII, 1955 on Psalm CXLIII, 1959 on Psalm CXLIV,…