Where the Fathers quote Psalms 29

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Expounded by the Fathers

Isidore of PelusiumPG 78:581expounds v.10“τις ωφελεια εν τω αιματι μου εν τω καταβαινειν με εις διαφθοραν μη εξομολογησεται σοι χους η αναγγελει την αληθειαν σου”139. On the scripture, «What profit is there in my blood?»

1Ps 29:1

Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 28:119B…should be understood as something of a newer meaning. For the expression, "The Lord is high above all nations" (Ps. cxii, 4), and, "I will exalt Thee, O Lord" (Ps. xxix, 1), and, "Praiseworthy and superexalted u… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:1217A…rcame these unruly passions sang the victory hymn to Christ: “I will exalt Thee, O Lord, for Thou hast taken me up, and hast not gladdened my enemies over me” (Ps. XXIX, 1). This man, having been variously warre…

3Ps 29:3

4Ps 29:4

5Ps 29:5

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:705C…takest my covenant in thy mouth? But thou hast hated discipline, and hast cast my words behind thee (Ps. 49: 16, 17); and, Sing to the Lord, you his saints (Ps. 29: 5), not the unholy. Let my petition ente… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:943D…ns, so that they may be able to say, giving thanks: Lord God, I have cried to Thee, and Thou hast healed me: Lord, Thou hast brought forth my soul from hell (Ps. 29. 5, 4): to Christ he comes in prison. For… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:313A…u perish." Psal. II, 12. "Your instruction has corrected me to the end, and your instruction." Psal. XVII, 35. "Anger is in his wrath, and life in his will." Psal. XXIX, 5. "With rebukes you have disciplined ma…

6Ps 29:6

Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 30:1197B…e Resurrection. Wasp. See Volatile. Evening is the common boundary of day and night. Morning is the proximity of night to day, 20. Regarding the words of Ps. xxix, 6, "In the evening weeping will tarry," e… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:427A…LIV, 18). And again: Yours is the day, and yours is the night (Ps. LXXIII, 16). And again: In the evening weeping will lodge, and in the morning, gladness (Ps. XXIX, 6), and many psalms can be found that wou… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 55:599C…, let her not be afraid, only let her repent with weeping [and confess with a contrite heart]. "For weeping will lodge in the evening, and joy in the morning" (Ps. XXIX, 6). Imitate King Ezechias, who, being sic… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:843C…t you may know about the night which occurs before the first advent of Christ, the prophet says: "At evening weeping will lodge, and in the morning rejoicing" (Ps. 29:6). But about the night of the future con… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:917C…ht, but justice as day. Now from the birth of Christ, light has arisen, the prophet saying: "In the evening weeping will remain, and in the morning, gladness" (Ps. 29. 6). Morning is called the time of Christ.… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 70:435…"Weeping shall tarry for the evening, and there shall be joy in the morning" (Ps. XXIX, 6). But he says, this is the lot, thi… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:913A…main unclean even until evening, that is, until we perform penance. For David speaks of this evening: "At evening weeping shall tarry, and joy in the morning" (Ps. XXIX, 6). Therefore, the Lawgiver also commande… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1067…(Ps. vi, 6). By the same evening, He has signified to us repentance and the joy coming from it: At evening weeping shall tarry, and at the morning gladness (Ps. xxix, 6). When, therefore, one has been washed… John Kaminiates fl. c. 904PG 109:839B…of chains, so that the oracle of the Psalmist might be fulfilled in him: Weeping shall remain for the evening, and in the morning there shall be rejoicing. (Ps. XXIX, 6). But afterward, these most wicked… Leo Grammaticus fl. c. 1013PG 108:1041A…instead of a wearer of fetters, so that the saying of the psalm was fulfilled in his case: At evening weeping shall have place, and in the morning gladness (Ps. XXIX, 6). After these things, having wrapped… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:665D…g that, which showed me the opposite of that Davidic song: "For in the evening," he says, "he will lodge for evening gladness and in the morning for weeping." (Ps. XXIX, 6). Alas, what is this, and how absurd an… Nicephorus Gregoras c. 1295–1360PG 148:1029C…quet. But on that very night, around cockcrow, all that joy was turned into sorrow. For "in the evening weeping may endure, but joy cometh in the morning" (Ps. xxix, 6). And these things happened in this man… Makarios Melissenos fl. c. 1573-1584PG 156:729B…the death of the Emir. And it came to pass on that day that it was proven: «Weeping shall lodge in the evening, and in the morning there shall be rejoicing.» (Ps. XXIX, 6). And behold, they fell into another pl…

7Ps 29:7

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:131D…many trophies, from victory, from crowns, from delights, from confidence, observe what he said and did: "I said in my abundance, I shall not be moved forever" (Ps. xxix, 7). But when he was in affliction, hear w… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:687D…unshaken for ever. The prophet, having assumed the person of such men, exposed their sickness, saying: I said in my abundance, I shall not be moved for ever (Ps. 29:7). Even so, you did not give bread, sinc… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1291A…does not even deem him worthy of a word.” (Ps. LXI, 6; XII, 1; LII, 1; LXXIII, 5; LXXIII, 13; LXXII, 8; Mal. I, 6; Isa. XLVII, 10; Soph. II, 15; Isa. XIV, 13; Ps. XXIX, 7; Matt. V, 22.) 28. “Evil,” or “wickedn…

8Ps 29:8

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 15:43A…ix, 25, םםם, runner; Symmachus and the LXX seem to have read םם םם, for they translate םם םםםם, they did not know. But the place is worthy of note of that Psalm xxix, 8, Lord, in thy will thou hast granted v… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1277C…n my ecstasy: I am cast away from the face of your eyes," which are things that angry and sorrowing people demonstrate toward those with whom they are at odds (Ps. XXIX, 8; LXXXVII, 15; XXVI, 9; L, 15; XXX, 23).… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1825C…f sin, so that all its beauty may appear through virtues. Of this beauty David gives thanks, saying: "Lord, in Thy will Thou hast given strength to my beauty" (Ps. 29:8). Let us therefore cleanse our image; f… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:535…divine beauty must himself be endowed with beauty. And understanding this, the Melodist says: Lord, in Thy will Thou hast established strength for my beauty (Ps. XXIX, 8): that is, for the beauty of my soul, l…

9Ps 29:9

John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:27A…ernal darkness, where there is no light, and where it is not permitted to see the life of men." Ps. vi, 5. — "There is no one in death who remembers you," etc. Ps. xxix, 9. — "What profit is there in my blood, w…

10Ps 29:10

Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:717A…ought in by the bitterness of the invisible beast; in itself, it is not useful: "For what profit is there in my blood, when I have descended into corruption?" [Ps. XXIX, 10]. Hence it is inedible. However, it has… Procopius of Gaza c. 465–528PG 87:717A…al teeth of the devil, has in himself no utility that might please God. "For what utility is there in my blood, if I descend into destruction and corruption?" [Ps. XXIX, 10]. Therefore, it is not eaten, just as t… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:1745B…that passion. May God the good deliver us from an evil habit, so that He may not say to us: "What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to corruption?" (Ps. XXIX, 10). I have told you in various ways how a…

11Ps 29:11

Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:257…who among all nations has turned the lord will give strength to his people the lord will bless his people in peace h psalm canticle h h of the dedication of the house of david xxix… Didymus the Blind c. 313–398PG 39:845A…"You have become a helper to every humble city" [Cf. Isa. xxv, 4]; and the sacred Psalmist in the twenty-ninth [thirtieth] Psalm: "The Lord became my helper" [Ps. xxix, 11]; and in the thirtieth [thirty-first in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:1069…but he will reign forever verse the lord will give strength to his people the lord will bless his people in peace by these things he predicted both the uprisings of the impious and the victory…

12Ps 29:12

Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:625C…ul, soon it, too, exclaims with the Prophet: "You have torn my sackcloth and girded me with gladness, that my glory may sing to you, and I may not be pricked" (Ps. xxix, 12). Sacred Scripture indicates three pla…

13Ps 29:13

John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 60:583C…d the worse, which can neither be cured nor changed. For elsewhere David also says: That my glory may sing to you, and I may not be stung [or: compunctus] (Ps. 29:13); this is, "I may not be transferred, I…

106Ps 29:106

Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…alm 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, 1055 on Psalm XXVIII, 1062 on Psalm XXIX, 1069 on Psalm XXX, 1077 on Psalm XXXI, 1087…

129Ps 29:129

Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…m 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 1290 On Psalm XXIX 1291 On Psalm XXX 1298 On Psalm XXXI 1302 On Psalm XXXII 1304 O…

306Ps 29:306

Basilius Caesariensis MagnusPG 29:779…187 Monitum to the Homilies on the Psalms. 207 Homily on Psalm I. 210 Homily on Psalm VII. 227 Homilies on Psalm XIV. 250 Homily on Psalm XXVIII. 279 Homily on Psalm XXIX. 306 Homily on Psalm XXXII. 325 Homily on Ps…