Where the Fathers quote Psalms 25
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1Ps 25:1
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:409…hings from those who walk in innocence (Ps. LXXXIII, 13). Whoever is of this kind will confidently say: Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence (Ps. XXV, 1); and again: Judge me according to my…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1773C…ave not yet fallen into the practice of wickedness. Nevertheless, he is truly innocent who is such as was David, who said: But I have walked in my innocence (Ps. XXV, 1), that is, he who has cast off and driv…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:863A…, and destroyed those murderers and burnt their cities." The Roman army is called the army of God: because "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof" (Ps. 25. 1). For the Romans would not have come in…
Nicolaus V Papa 1397-1455 (pope 1447-1455)PG 160:1187A…. XXIV, 1] In the second triad, in, Teach me, for You are God my Savior, and on You I have waited all the day. [Ps. XXIV, 4] In You, O Lord, I have hoped. [Ps. XXV, 1] And, Into Your hands I will commend m…
Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:237B…ure to mean "to prove," and sometimes to mean "to condemn." It is taken to mean "to prove," for example: Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence (Psal. XXV, 1); for he subjoins there: Prove me, O L…
Anthony the GreatPG 40:1057…passions will deliver him, even as David said: Judge me, for I have walked in my innocence, and I have trusted in the Lord, and I shall not be weak (Ps. XXV, 1). And, as I have made known to you, my…
2Ps 25:2
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 11:1601B…o, regarding the things that Celsus calls evils, our mind is prepared, so that we are ready to say: "Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my reins and my heart" (Ps. xxv, 2). For no one is crowned unless he has c…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:733…i lifted up my soul o my god i have put my trust in thee let me not be ashamed neither let my enemies mock me for all they that wait on thee shall not be…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:653B…the prophet says: Prove me, O Lord, and tempt me: burn my reins and my heart: because your mercy is before my eyes, and I have pleased myself in your truth (Ps. 25. 2-5). Solomon says of Christ: For with tem…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:587D…mself from his heat" (Ps. 18:7). For with the coldest sin the devil froze the hearts of men. Wherefore the prophet prays, saying, "Sear my reins and my heart" (Ps. 25:2). For human nature was altogether const…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1035…i have lifted up my soul o my god i have trusted in thee let me not be ashamed forever neither let my enemies laugh me to scorn being surrounded on all sides by myriad enemies…
Maximus the Confessor c. 580–662PG 90:1401A…ay patiently bear the vexation and labor of affliction, and thoughtfully consider what he says while chanting with the Prophet: "Prove me, O Lord, and try me" (Ps. xxv, 2). And he did not say, "Thy discipline h…
Anastasius of SinaiPG 89:425C…gold is tested in the fire, and men acceptable [to God] in the furnace of humiliation" (Eccli. ii, 1, 2, 5). Whence David says: "Prove me, O Lord, and try me" (Ps. xxv, 2). For he who cast the gold into the fur…
4Ps 25:4
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1039…ng the paraphrast rather: In the games where vanity is taught and proposed to adolescents. The phrasing of Scripture ought to have been preserved, similar to Ps. XXV, 4: Oὐκ ἐκάθισα μετὰ συνεδρίου ματαιό…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:63A…alignant, and I will not sit with the impious. I will wash my hands among the innocent"—that is, my active faculties—"and I will go round Thine altar, O Lord" (Ps. 25.4-6). But those who have less care for the…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:59C…secure. Wherefore he himself also says again in what follows: I have not sat with the council of vanity, and I will not enter in with those who do iniquity ⟦(Ps. XXV, 4)⟧. Furthermore, Jeremiah calls him…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:351D…Saul struck Amalec.” Job xxviii, 28. — “To abstain from evils is knowledge.” Ps. i, 1. — “Blessed is the man who has not walked in the counsel of the ungodly.” Ps. xxv, 4. — “I have not sat with the council of…
5Ps 25:5
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:225…to me thy ways o lord and teach me thy paths guide me in thy truth and teach me for thou art god my savior and i have waited for thee all the day the ways…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:143…he says this as one who has not yet arrived at the truth and teach me for thou art god my saviour when the prophet prays in such a way as if he had not yet…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:733…thy paths and teach me thy paths lead me in thy truth in thy truth and teach me for thou art god my saviour h athanasii interpretatio h a he speaks of his return which he…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:739A…actis ad iracundiam moventes ; neque modo in ecclesia Dei, modo in cœtu virorum iniquorum conventus agentes, de quibus David ait: Odivi ecclesiam malignantium (Psal. XXV, 5). 4. Lætifica animam servi tui, quoniam…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:1629…ntinently, they carry that sword upon their thigh against the terrors of the night. For, he says, "His sword is upon his thigh against the fear in the nights" (Ps. xxv, 5). For they not only cast out manifest e…
Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:197A…“I have hated the congregation of evil-doers, and will not sit with the ungodly” (Ps. XXV, 5)? And again, “I have chosen rather to b…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:305…be led astray by human thoughts choosing one thing instead of another and teach me for thou art the god my saviour and yet he knew that he was his god but he seeks to learn…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1433…signified the commandments which he prays to learn from god practically guide me in thy truth and teach me not only to seek the action but also the correctness of the matters for through both together…
Nicephorus Callistus Xanthopoulos c. 1256–c. 1335PG 147:599…be heard clearly and be made manifest b by thy passion towards me for thou art the god of those who repent removing our iniquities from us as far as the east is from the west…
Antonius Melissa fl. 11th centuryPG 136:1101A…Or do you wish to kill me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?" I have hated the congregation of those who do wickedly, and with the impious I will not sit (Ps. XXV, 5). You who love the Lord, hate evil (Ps.…
6Ps 25:6
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:743…And we, too, beseech you, "Be reconciled to God," and you, O virgin, say thus: "I will wash my hands among the innocent, and will compass thine altar, O Lord" (Ps. 25:6); because you have raised up the one ly…
Euthalius the Deacon fl. 5th c.PG 85:797B…you attain Him. Thus in holy thought I appeared to you, that I might see your power and glory saving me: "And in your name, Lord Jesus, I will wash my hands" (Ps. 25:6), "and I will think and deem that I am…
Olympiodorus of Alexandria fl. 6th century (c. 500-570)PG 93:125D…this sin, they would wash their hands, saying, "I am innocent of this matter," as Pilate also did in the case of the Savior (Matt. xxvii, 24). David also sang (Ps. xxv, 6), "I will wash my hands among the innoc…
7Ps 25:7
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1511…him to walk crookedly nor to become such that he must say remember not the sins of my youth for it is good for a man as jeremiah says when he takes up the yoke from…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:225…thy compassions o lord and thy mercies for they are from old remember not the sins of my youth and my ignorances i do not think these words suit david so much as those who have…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:143…wise in their own eyes and prudent in their own sight c remember not the sins of my youth and my ignorances he calls folly youth and clear folly is the time of their idolatry alternatively…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:735…lord thy mercies and thy mercies that they are from of old remember not the sins of my youth nor my ignorances according to thy mercy o lord remember me for the sake of thy goodness…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:767…767 SPURIA. …and remember me in your mercy for the sake of your goodness, O Lord (Ps. 25:7). Consider this life as being like a sh…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:65…not even have a defense in his youth for he cannot say remember not the sins of my youth and of my ignorance ps for he who remains the same in old age shows that even…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:963…powerful god for this reason the blessed david also cried out saying remember not the sins of my youth nor my ignorances ps xxiv and as if toward one who is good by nature kind and…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:995…is entirely so palladius and for this reason the blessed david said remember not the sins of my youth nor my ignorances according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake o lord but…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:847…itself lest perchance he inadvertently prefer a lie in its place vers remember not the sins of my youth and my ignorances c for those called from among the gentiles had heard the lord saying speak…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:707A…has been driven by greater force to commit a sin of the law. Wherefore David cries out: "Remember not the sins of my youth, and absolve me from my ignorance." [Ps. XXV, 7]. Similarly, Job also accuses the kind…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:307…the latter require also practical repentance by deeds of course and works according to thy mercy remember thou me just as thy mercy is great so also in thy great mercy remember me that is that…
8Ps 25:8
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1317…have come to be and then also through the knowledge of himself good and upright is the lord therefore he will instruct sinners in the way he will guide the meek in judgment he will teach…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:225…recovery through his mercy for the sake of thy goodness o lord good and upright is the lord therefore he will give a law to those who sin in the way he will guide the meek…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:735…lord remember me for the sake of thy goodness o lord gracious and upright is the lord therefore will he give a law to sinners in the way he will guide the meek in judgment he…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 32:385C…glad that, having assumed a care worthy of a Christian, you have built a house to the glory of the name of Christ, and have truly loved, as it is written (Ps. XXV, 8), the beauty of the house of the Lord;…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:899…, God is delighted by the conversation of the saints, as the prophet says: “Lord, I have loved the beauty of thy house and the place where thy glory dwelleth” (Ps. 25.8). What beauty? Not that which the diver…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:93…ways unto moses his wills unto the sons of israel ps and good and upright is the lord therefore shall he instruct them that sin in the way ibid…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1431C…will worship toward your holy temple in your fear, » etc. Psal. xxi, 23. — « In the midst of the church I will praise you. You who fear the Lord, praise him. » Psal. xxv, 8. — « O Lord, I have loved the beauty of…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1433…they are from old for he is by nature compassionate and merciful good and upright is the lord therefore he will legislate for those who sin in the way since he is not only upright that…
9Ps 25:9
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 50:813D…c illum; si vero nequeas, salva temetipsum : tantum non proferens illud Davidis eloquium : Ne perdas cum impiis animam tuam, et cum viris sanguinum vitam tuam (Psal. 25, 9). Nihil tibi et iusto illi : multa enim…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:263…ely, every action of an ignorant person is miserable." Josephus. — "Daily study gradually nourishes experience." Title XIII. — On mansuetude and piety. Ps. xxv, 9. — "He shall guide the meek in judgment…
10Ps 25:10
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:227…those who sin and another to those who are meek c verse all the paths of the lord are mercy and truth to those who seek his covenant and his testimonies there are many he says…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:143…will enlighten sinners he will show them the way all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth for those who are continuously nurtured by divine words learn accurately through them that all the dispensations…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:735…in judgment he will teach the meek his ways all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth unto them that seek his covenant and his testimonies for thy name s sake o lord and…
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:67…III, 4). Others again had hands full of iniquity, and accusing them he said again: “In their hands are iniquities, and their right hand is filled with bribes” (Ps. XXV, 10). But he himself had hands accustomed t…
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:849…not washed away my sin job vii ibid vers all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth those who believe are able to understand even the hidden things according to that word but we…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1039…points out the nature of the aforementioned ways verse all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth to those who seek out his covenant and his testimonies for those who are continuously nurtured by…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:923…similar to this are the words of the psalm all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth ps for truth contains not only mercy but also just punishment therefore way should be understood here…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 81:1791…similar to this are the words of the psalm all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth for truth has not only mercy but also just punishment therefore by way the action is to…
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1203…with laughter and his lips shall exult psal xxiv all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth to those who seek his testament psal xxx the lord will seek for truth psal cxviii and…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:309…of life as eye witnesses and followers of him all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth to them that seek after his covenant and his testimonies by ways here we understand the legal…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1433…astray due to being of a simple mind c all the ways of the lord are mercy and truth to those who seek out his covenant and his testimonies by ways he means the legislation which…
11Ps 25:11
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:409…y have not yet experienced an evil habit. But the innocent man properly so called is such as David was, whose words these are: I have walked in my innocence (Ps. XXV, 11); he who had removed every iniquity fro…
12Ps 25:12
Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 68:919A…Thus, we say that those who are prepared to tend laudably toward useful things run with straight feet. David also sings: "My foot hath stood in the right way" (Ps. XXV, 12); that is to say, I have walked in just…
Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:727A…hatever might be an impediment, so that they may, as is right, progress along the path of virtue. Regarding this path, David says: "My foot is in uprightness" [Ps. xxv, 12]. But of those who are affected in the…
OrigenesPG 16:687…sinners in the way his way hieron id he will teach him in the way that he shall choose hieron whom he will teach in the way that he shall choose the secret of the lord…
13Ps 25:13
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:227…way that he hath chosen his soul shall lodge in good things and his seed shall inherit the earth let every man who fears the lord he says and who walks in the one way he…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:145…who have lived in transgression and have not availed themselves of repentance and his seed shall inherit the earth the deeds he says that become for him the means of inheriting the intelligible earth b shall…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:735…way that he hath chosen his soul shall dwell in good things and his seed shall inherit the earth the lord is a firmament unto them that fear him h athanasius' interpretation h b when i…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1039…way that he has chosen his soul shall dwell in good things and his seed shall inherit the earth next he instructs and brings a profitable admonition and promises every kind of aid to those who…
Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:309…those good things which eye hath not seen nor ear heard etc and his seed shall inherit the earth since the procreation of children was desirable to the hebrews by promises of this kind he encourages…
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1433…having flown off from the body shall tabernacle in eternal good things and his seed shall inherit the earth and his genuine disciples and successors in that way shall inherit the heavenly kingdom the lord is…
14Ps 25:14
Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:609…beyond belief for the lord will do the will of them that fear him and he will hear their supplication a he adds further these details concerning his final years and death which were…
Leo VI the Wise 866–912PG 107:689…for he is unfailing who said he will fulfill the desire of them that fear him and he will hear their prayer and save them d for you must know that there is no plan that…
Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:459…of great gifts from god for he will do the will of them that fear him and he will hear their prayer and will save them where there is fear says divine gregory there is the…
Euthymius the Hagiorite c. 955-1028PG 96:1187…for it is said ps cxliv he will fulfill the desire of them that fear him and he will hear their cry and then finally the king easily understood the things that were being said c…
OrigenesPG 16:687…the way which he shall choose a secret of the lord for them that fear him and he will make known his covenant to them solitary from my straits h hexapla remaining from the psalms h…
15Ps 25:15
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 26:1431…thy law the same man still cried out with confidence saying my eyes are ever toward the lord the same says the meditation of my heart b is before thee always likewise paul exhorts always give…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:737…and his covenant shall manifest to them my eyes are ever toward the lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare look upon me and have mercy on me…
Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1299…i may not be moved ps xv but at another time my eyes are ever toward the lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare ps xxiv and at another time behold as…
Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:723…now the same voice of the prophecy saying my eyes are always toward the lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare for in this consists our safe keeping of the good possession…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1041…who fear him rendering them unconquered and superior to their enemies vers mine eyes are ever toward the lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare here he again speaks of the eyes…
Nicephorus I of Constantinople c. 758–828PG 100:671…of the illuminated in the visual power of the mind says my eyes are ever toward the lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the snare they ask therefore that their intellectual eyes be…
16Ps 25:16
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:235C…re this. Jud. iii, 1. Symmachus, ἀσκῆσαι, "to test." V. 2. Thus the Roman Edition. The interpreters explain the word ⟦original-script column: see facsimile⟧ in Ps. xxv, 16. Aquila, "Solitary"; Symmachus, "unique…
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:229…power i still stand in need of your mercy therefore look upon me and have mercy upon me for i know myself to be poor and helpless and unable to provide for my own salvation it…
20Ps 25:20
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:271…to shine upon thy servant save me in thy mercy o lord let me not be ashamed for i have called upon thee just as when the sun rises the darkness is dispersed but when it…
Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:737…they have been multiplied and they have hated me with unjust hatred keep my soul and deliver me let me not be ashamed for i have hoped in thee the simple and upright have joined themselves…
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1043…having nothing of which they can accuse me wage war unjustly vers keep my soul and deliver me let me not be ashamed for i have trusted in you for even if i have transgressed some…
21Ps 25:21
Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:1141B…ts of the simple" (Rom. 16:18), he calls those "simple" who are naïve and slow of understanding; but when he says, "The simple and upright have adhered to me" (Ps. 25:21), he signifies the just. Just as in…
22Ps 25:22
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1433…to the good and the just the being joined in friendship ransom israel o god out of all his afflictions by israel he refers either to the people suffering in frequent wars or to himself as…
104Ps 25:104
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…5 on Psalm XVII, 971 on Psalm XVIII, 989 on Psalm XIX, 999 on Psalm XX, 1003 on Psalm XXI, 1007 on Psalm XXII, 1023 on Psalm XXIII, 1029 on Psalm XXIV, 1035 on Psalm XXV, 1043 on Psalm XXVI, 1047 on Psalm XXVII, 10…
127Ps 25:127
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…Psalm XVII 1223 On Psalm XVIII 1259 On Psalm XIX 1246 On Psalm XX 1248 On Psalm XXI 1254 On Psalm XXII 1260 On Psalm XXIII 1266 On Psalm XXIV 1270 On Psalm XXV 1274 On Psalm XXVI 1275 On Psalm XXVII 1283 On Psalm XXVIII 129…