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Photius of ConstantinoplePG 101:1120expounds v.1“Εις το τελος υπερ της κληρονομουσης· ψαλμος τω Δαυΐδ.”387. Meaning of «For the end, concerning her that inherits» Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:389expounds v.2“Τα ρηματα μου ενωτισαι Κυριε συνες της κραυγης μου·”15. On Psalm 5: «Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my cry», etc. Discourse 1
1Ps 5:1
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1201…since they did not receive the heavenly bread and the saving food give ear to my words o lord consider my cry attend to the voice of my supplication my king and my god etc we… Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:115…through the inscription for her who inherits his own soul b ver give ear to my words o lord understand my cry the words indeed uttered by the mouth are perceived and heard by the ears… Caesarius of Nazianzus c. 330-368/369PG 38:1001B…ongs also called "the eighth," marking his own psalms, "For the eighth" (Ps. VI, 1; XI, 1). He inscribes another psalm: "For her who receives the inheritance" (Ps. V, 1), as if this day alone were the heir of… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:73…pray to thee therefore i also trust that i shall be heard give ear to my words o lord in the morning i will stand before thee a great glory of contention c a great boasting… Gregory of Nyssa c. 335–c. 395PG 44:547C…state of your soul, being pure, becomes like the sunrise, bringing the dawn to you as you withdraw from darkness, which the psalm designates as "the morning." ⟦Ps. V, 1⟧ And thus it is always possible for the… Hadrian the Monk fl. c. 425-450PG 98:1299C…); and, "The Lord has spoken and called the earth" (Ps. XCIII, 4); and, "They shall utter and shall speak" (Ps. LXXII, 5); and, "Give ear to my words, O Lord" (Ps. V, 1). He often uses the same thing in… Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:895…we shall be able to discern the meaning of this psalm vers give ear to my words o lord understand my cry attend to the voice of my prayer my king and my god the church… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 128:99…heir and that inheritance is never to have any end b vers give ear to my words o lord understand my cry attend to the voice of my supplication he repeats the same sense with other… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:393…and there is no blemish in you for this reason he says give ear to my words o lord but the jew b claims for himself the psalm concerning the one who inherits saying god has… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:397…has become daughter of god hearken daughter and see incline your ear give ear to my words o lord my words the pure and unclouded the guileless and true and holy tasted not by blasphemy and… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:399…what is read did not say give ear to my sermon but give ear to my words o lord meaning read accurately every single word of my prayer do not look at the paper at a… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:411…is inheriting the choir of the prophets pleads on her behalf saying give ear to my words o lord the rebel above has become the adversary of your bride below b as it is written your… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:413…now mocks the church cast her out and bring this one in give ear to my words o lord by fornication esau profaned himself and caused himself to lose the inheritance of the birthright and he… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:423…the morning of the resurrection for that reason to the end d give ear to my words o lord thou who sustains all things by the word of thy power give ear to my words o…
2Ps 5:2
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:59A…ts. I. The singular use of the word bios. The meaning of the word bios [life] in Eusebius is singular; for it is used generally for the race of men: thus Psalm V, 2: Toioûtos mèn oûn etýchchanen pâs ho p… Epiphanius of Salamis c. 340–404PG 43:165C…the God-Word subsisting from above from the Father. But let some not use sophistry, saying this refers to a catachresis, as in the phrase, Understand my cry [Psalm 5:2-3]. For that passage is spoken figurative… OrigenesPG 16:571…seat, etc. Drusius, and likewise the Vatican, has the readings of these translators thus. Jerome follows Aquila, which is very often observed in the Psalms. V. 2. The Vatican codex has it thus: A., Σ., Ε', Γ', where...… OrigenesPG 16:831…⟧ Notes and various readings on Psalm XLVIII. V. 1. From the two Royal codices. Drusius. Ibid. Eusebius. ...and the Hebrew reading. Chrysostom in the Psalms. V. 2. Another, "Hear this." Aq., Sym., "the inhabitants." Anothe…
3Ps 5:3
Nicetas Stethatos c. 1005–c. 1090PG 120:1027B…has not received it from the Jews, is nevertheless an imitator of the Jews, just as he who is circumcised.” “You shall destroy, O Lord, all who speak a lie!” (Ps. v, 3). Is it forbidden to all Christians eve… OrigenesPG 16:823…is not contained in the Hebrew, as are many other things in the titles of the Psalms according to the LXX Interpreters. "Vehemently." Eusebius in the Psalms. V. 3. Aq., "with fair growth," etc. Drusius. In the Septuagint,…
4Ps 5:4
Irenaeus of Lyon c. 130–c. 202PG 7:1851…the world and these oracles of the prophets will be false d for thou art not a god that willest iniquity i desire not the death of the sinner god's works are perfect all things which… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:73…and holy mysteries which thou hast prepared for those who love thee for thou art not a god that wills iniquity therefore he says i trust that i shall be heard because i have had no… Basil the Great c. 329–379PG 31:1013B…ore we have done what is said: "To thee I will pray, O Lord; in the morning thou wilt hear my voice; in the morning I will stand before thee, and I will look" (Ps. v, 4, 5). Furthermore, at the third hour we… Cyril of Alexandria d. 444PG 69:273A…m the dawn" (Psal. LXII, 1). And furthermore, this: "In the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will stand before you, and you will look upon me" (Psal. V, 4). For when the light of righteousness,… Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:861…in the morning i will stand before thee and i will see for thou art not a god that wills iniquity he does not wish therefore for the flesh of the salutary sacrifice to be left… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1343A…illing to follow your commands, as I said. For he who is not in such a state will not be able to stand before you. "For you are not a God who wills iniquity" (Ps. V, 4). — That is, you are not a God who will… Asterius of AmaseaPG 40:407…aloud unto god in this proposed psalm and speaking concerning the disinherited for thou art not a god that wills iniquity neither shall the malignant dwell near thee nor shall the unjust remain before thy eyes…
5Ps 5:5
Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1343A…stand before him, not having returned to him through sincere repentance? "The wicked shall not dwell with you, nor shall the lawless remain before your eyes" (Ps. V, 5). — The wicked shall not dwell with you… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1343A…r, both the lawless man and the one practicing iniquity are the same person—he who does not live lawfully and rightly. "You have hated all who work iniquity" (Ps. V, 5). — And rightly so; for since you do no… Gregory Palamas c. 1296–1359PG 151:109C…works of righteousness, by so much the more we are unable to remain before the eyes of God; for "The unrighteous shall not stand," he says, "before thy eyes" (Ps. v, 5). Nevertheless, being wounded, let us c… OrigenesPG 16:967…, faithfully. 20. The prayers of David were finished. Notes and various readings on Psalm LXXI. V. 1. The others, of Solomon. Eusebius in the Psalms. V. 5. A., ... to the face, etc. Eusebius exhibits the reading of…
6Ps 5:6
Hesychius of Jerusalem d. after 450PG 93:1005…john wrote he says therefore all blood the injustice of the deceitful the lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man and whatever harms the lives of neighbors through any snares whatsoever so that they are… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1151…(Ps. v, 6): "The malignant shall not dwell near t… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:431…city and stoned him with stones that he died d psal v thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing psal xi the lord shall cut off all flattering lips psal c he that worketh deceit shall… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1343C…o not will iniquity, you have hated those who work it—even as you have loved those who do the things that you will. "You will destroy all who speak lies" (Ps. V, 6). — This shows clearly that no one of t… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1343C…the Lord, "You will destroy all who speak lies," not some and not others, but all of them together. "The Lord abhors the man of blood and the deceitful man" (Ps. V, 6). — That the Lord abhors the murderer—f… Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:793…hated says the lord through the prophet all those who work iniquity thou shalt destroy them that speak lies the lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man but as for me in the multitude of… OrigenesPG 16:595…ading], 'grant me'." The Vatican [Codex] seems to be Aquila entirely, for he translates it thus further down in Psalm IX and elsewhere in the Book of Psalms. V. 6. [...] () It is certain that either Aquila read 1271, with… OrigenesPG 16:863…ten seen Aquila translate the word 7 this way. V. 5. AQUILA, "the heart," etc. Eusebius presents these interpretations of Aquila and Symmachus in the Psalms. V. 6. AQUILA, "a flitting." SYMMACHUS, "shuddering." Eusebius. (… AnonymousPG 86:3259…shalt destroy all them that speak lying let the murderer repent for the lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man let the drunkard consider the hunger of prisoners and the harm born of wine and…
7Ps 5:7
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:743…is unto thee o lord a time of good pleasure o god in the multitude of thy mercy hear me they he says mocked and disparaged my afflictions but i persisted offering my prayer to thee… Macarius of Egypt c. 300–391PG 34:845…ones. For the Lord says: "He has scattered the bones of those who please men" (Ps. LII, 6), and, "The Lord will abhor the man of blood and the deceitful man" (Ps. V, 7), showing that deceit is held in abomin… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 47:17B…prejudice, that the channels of our words may not be in vain. For I know what is written in the divine law: "The Lord shall destroy all those who speak a lie" (Ps. 5.7); and by the apostle John: "He that spe… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559D…s, having eradicated these men who were obstinate in heresy, delivered them to destruction, according to that saying: Thou shalt destroy all who speak a lie (Ps. V, 7). And so all have failed and perished o… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 63:911…invisible king who by thy boundless power hast fashioned all things and in the multitude of thy mercy hast brought all things from non existence into being do thou thyself o master look down from heaven… Cosmas Indicopleustes fl. c. 535–550PG 88:855A…judgment more terrible against this than against any other vice. If Thou shalt destroy all those who speak a lie, as David testifies in his address to God (Ps. V, 7), what then shall become of those who c… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:103B…. II. — De improbitatis odio, et eorum quæ Deo displicent. Job XXXV, 13. — « Flagitiosa Deus intueri non vult: coram ipsis non ingredietur Dominus. » Psal. V, 7. — « Non Deus volens iniquitatem tu es:… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 96:431D…ence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died." Psal. v, 7. — "Thou shalt destroy them that speak… Theodore the Studite 759–826PG 99:1723B…fore, who is of sound mind, think that the sin of lying is a slight thing. For the Holy Spirit Himself has said: "You shall destroy all those who speak a lie" (Ps. v, 7). All decree that he should spend three… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:361A…that never sleeps, when indeed they worship God—whom even inanimate creation trembles at! David therefore says: "You shall destroy all those who speak a lie" (Ps. v, 7). And a little later: "According to the… Theophylact of Ohrid c. 1055 – after 1107PG 126:349D…lling us Fathers, and thus it is not obscured to whom you surrender yourself as a son—namely, to the father of lies, with whom God destroys all who speak lies (Ps. v, 7)—or you speak the truth, and then you s… Euthymius Zigabenus d. after 1118PG 130:359D…t think that this was said of Christ and the angels as if they were of the same kind; but he said "better," so that the difference of nature of 1 Ps. XLIV, 8. 2 Ps. V, 7. 3 Rom. IX, 13. 4 Hebr. I, 4.… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1343C…Scripture; so very abominable to God is this man also. "But I, in the multitude of your mercy, will enter your house; I will worship toward your holy temple" (Ps. V, 7).… Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:793…lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man but as for me in the multitude of thy mercy i will come into thy house i will worship towards thy holy temple in thy fear o lord… OrigenesPG 16:949…unto thee o lord it is a time of reconciliation o god in the multitude of thy mercy hear me and let not his mouth cover me reproach has crushed my heart and i was in…
8Ps 5:8
John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1431C…, 1. — « The Lord said to Moses: Speak to Aaron your brother, and let him not enter at any time into the sanctuary within the veil before the mercy seat. » Psal. v, 8. — « But I, in the multitude of your me… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345A…h, enters intellectually in fear, and reverently worships God. "Lord, lead me in your righteousness; because of my enemies, make straight your way before me" (Ps. V, 8). For if you do not guide me to the end… OrigenesPG 16:823…V. 5. Sym., "For behold," etc. Thus Eusebius. V. 6, 7. Aq., Drusius. In the same place, Eusebius brings forward the full reading of Symmachus in the Psalms. V. 8. Aq., "with a burning wind," etc. Eusebius. PSALM XLVIII.…
9Ps 5:9
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 13:153D…says this, which has nothing dead, nothing insensible in its throat, and is in no way similar to those of whom it is said: Their throat is an open sepulchre (Ps. V, 9). For whoever brings forth words of dea… Athanasius of Alexandria c. 296–373PG 27:75…of the heretics for they do not know the word of truth their throat is an open sepulchre they dealt deceitfully with their tongues they smooth their tongue and belch forth deadly dogmas cast them off… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1341C…erning those who do not guard their tongue Exod. xxiii, 7.—«Depart from every unjust word.» Job v, 21.—«He shall hide you from the scourge of the tongue.» Psal. v, 9.—«Their throat is an open sepulcher.»… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345A…s knowledge is "the perception," as in, "The Lord knows the thoughts of men, that they are vain." "For there is no truth in their mouth; their heart is vain" (Ps. V, 9). They are liars and deceivers. They pr… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345A…h is unsubstantial and false, but also of that which is deceitful, meddlesome, wicked, unprofitable, and altogether evil. "Their throat is an open sepulcher" (Ps. V, 9). Just as an open sepulcher, having a d… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345A…unbearable stench, so too do the demons bring up into the soul filthy thoughts and utter most shameful blasphemies. "With their tongues they dealt craftily" (Ps. V, 9). They dealt with me craftily, and thei… Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:793…for there is no truth in their mouth their inward parts are wickedness their throat is an open sepulchre they deal deceitfully with their tongues judge them o god let them fall by their own counsels…
10Ps 5:10
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 49:67…fice” (Ps. CXL, 2). One may see the same thing in the heart; for the heart of some is vain, but his is true; therefore, of them he says: “Their heart is vain” (Ps. V, 10); but of his own: “My heart hath uttere… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:557B…e prophets also, in former times, spoke the same: for it is necessary to bring them into our midst. The Prophet David said: There is no truth in their mouth (Ps. V, 10). And again he says: Lord, did not I h… John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 59:559B…on the words of David, and let us see how he exposes their hidden guile and triumphs over it, saying: There is no truth in their mouth; their heart is vain (Ps. V, 10), and so forth. See, moreover, the prud… Symeon Metaphrastes fl. c. 960, d. c. 1000PG 115:843B…?" And the blessed one said: "Why do you need to seek her? I am she." And they immediately showed themselves to be those whose throat is an open sepulchre (Ps. v, 10), pouring forth an impure response from… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345B…e beginning, and they were never anything but treacherous. For tongue, heart, and throat are predicated of the demons by way of metaphor. "Judge them, O God" (Ps. V, 10). Having passed a just judgment upon th… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345B…e; let them achieve nothing of what they meditate against me; let them be rendered ineffective. "Cast them out according to the multitude of their impieties" (Ps. V, 10). Many are their impieties; for they ar… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345B…hem away into Gehenna. And restore them to the eternal fire prepared for them, so that they may be eternally punished. "For they have embittered you, O Lord" (Ps. V, 10—LXX variation). For while you are conce… Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:793…throat is an open sepulchre they deal deceitfully with their tongues judge them o god let them fall by their own counsels cast them out in the multitude of their wickedness for they have provoked thee…
11Ps 5:11
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 56:187A…p." For when it had said, All the earth was of one lip, it added, And the voice was one for all. So too, when it said, Their throat is an open sepulchre (Ps. 5:11), it does not accuse the throat, but th… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:359D…die for the sake of the venerable images. For the image of Christ bears his very name , insofar as he was seen in the flesh and walked among men ." Ps. v, 11; Matth. xxiii, 18; Ps. xli, 7; Baruch i… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1191A…Ps. 5. 11. — « Judge them, O God; let them fall f… Symeon the New Theologian 949–1022PG 120:361A…d therefore says: "You shall destroy all those who speak a lie" (Ps. v, 7). And a little later: "According to the multitude of their impieties, cast them out" (Ps. v, 11), calling sins impieties, which caused… Nicephorus Blemmydes 1197–c. 1272PG 142:1345B…on of the demons, as much as that can be conceived with regard to the will of God; for the Divine is above all passion. "And let all who hope in you rejoice" (Ps. V, 11). Here, becoming stronger through y… Bartholomew the Apostle 1st c. (fl. c. 33 AD)PG 2:793…multitude of their wickedness for they have provoked thee o lord and let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice they shall ever shout for joy and protect them and they shall rejoice in…
12Ps 5:12
Nilus of Sinai d. c. 430PG 79:383A…ive to the tabernacle of the Lord. “For forever shall the faithful rejoice, and the Lord shall dwell in them, and those who love your name shall boast in you” (Psal. V, 12), O Christ. XXVI. — TO THEODOTUS T… John of Damascus c. 675–749PG 95:1425D…be. TIT. V. — On hope: that it should be placed in God, and not in human protections. Job xxii, 8. — « He who trusts in the Lord shall be safe. » Psal. v, 12 — « Let all those who hope in thee be g…
13Ps 5:13
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 61:411D…); and of glory: "For you have crowned him with glory and honor" (Ps. 8:6); and of good will: "For, O Lord, as with a shield of good will you have crowned us" (Ps. 5:13); and of graces: "For you shall receive… Germanus II of Constantinople d. c. 1240PG 140:641C…esisting you. For the cross of Christ will drive all these things far away, and will be for you a guide to all that you desire, and as a shield of good will (Ps. V, 13) will crown you, having made you a conq…
26Ps 5:26
OrigenesPG 16:797…arried in one codex, is either suspect or at least corrupted. V. 22. A, "thou hast driven," etc. Drusius. V. 24. S, "wherefore," etc. Eusebius in the Psalms. V. 26. A, "hold," etc. Drusius. V. 27. Alius, "stand," A, S, "for…
51Ps 5:51
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 84:1247B…I, 646. II, 408. IV, 1306. 44, 1. I, 605. 44, 2, 5. II, 24. 44, 2, 3. III, 95. 44, 3. I, 1231. II, 115. III, 1316. 44, 4. I, 606 (it must be deleted, for it is Ps. 5, 51). II, 22, 291. III, 1316. 44, 5. II, 22…
80Ps 5:80
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1341…— Montf. I, 154. Savil. VI, 84. Duc. IV, 138. Edei houtōs akribōs tōn Graphōn (We needed to be so precise regarding the Scriptures). On the seventh Psalm. V, 80. — Montf. V, 49. Savil. I, 554. Duc. III, 58. Edei men tēn…
106Ps 5:106
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1347A…f the reign" (Ἐν τῷ ἔτει δευτέρῳ τῆς βασιλείας). In ch. II Daniel. Montf. VI, 206.] VI, 199. "In the Psalm before this" (Ἐν τῷ πρὸ τούτου ψαλμῷ). In the eighth Psalm. V, 106. — Montf. V, 77. Savil. I, 574. Duc. II…
116Ps 5:116
Origen c. 185–c. 253PG 12:1707…m on the Exegetica in the Psalms 1019 FROM THE COMMENTARIES ON THE PSALMS 1053 On Psalm I 1075 On Psalm II 1099 On Psalm III 1117 On Psalm IV 1131 On Psalm V 1167 On Psalm VI 1173 On Psalm VII 1177 On Psalm VIII 1182 On P…
119Ps 5:119
Eusebius of Caesarea c. 260–339PG 23:1397A…. 79 Psalm David II. 91 Narration of Psalm III. Psalm of David, when he fled from the face of Absalom his son. 102 Narration of Psalm IV. 115 Interpretation of Psalm V. 119 Psalm David VI. 122 Psalm David VII. 12…
216Ps 5:216
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1361…634. And before indeed we were longing for you. To the Bishops of the West, epist. 157. III, 703. — Montf. III, 690. And here a release from wars. On the XLVII Psalm. V, 216. — Montf. V, 197. Savile I, 658. Duc. I…
240Ps 5:240
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1361…g and David. Doubtful if it is Chrysostom's. [Spurious.] XI, 759. — Montf. XI, 833. Savile VII, 510. Duc. wanting. And elsewhere the same God says. On the XLIX Psalm. V, 240. — Montf. V, 223. Savile I, 678. Duc. I…
299Ps 5:299
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1399A…6. You have endured the labor long, so. To the Roman presbyters, Epist. 164. III, 705. — Montf. III, 692. Many in the Scriptures of the ages of these. In CXII. Psal. V, 299. — Montf. V, 287. Savil. I, 750. Duc. I…
304Ps 5:304
John Chrysostom c. 349–407PG 64:1367…at and kind in the acts." 26, on Genesis. IV, 229. — Montf. IV, 243. Savil. I, 194. Duc. II, 270. — "Great here is the gentleness of God." On the Exodus of the Psalm. V, 304. Duc. III, 326. — Montf. V, 292. Savil.…
893Ps 5:893
Theodoret of Cyrrhus c. 386–458PG 80:2003…of Chronicles, 801 on the Second Book of Chronicles, 819 INTERPRETATION OF THE PSALMS. Preface, 857 Interpretation of the first Psalm, 866 on Psalm II, 871 on Psalm V, 893 on Psalm VI, 901 on Psalm VII, 905 on P…