Psalms 17 in the early church
125 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 17, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
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Psalms 17:1
A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | PG 12:1215 (Ps 15–16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | PG 12:1217 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | On Prayer 2.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 233–234 |
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | Homilies on Ezekiel 9.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s) |
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 17 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | Letter 106.6 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 17:1 (16:1 LXX) | Letter 140.3 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 17:1–15 (16:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 16 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
Psalms 17:2
May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 LXX) | PG 12:1217 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 LXX) | Homilies on Ezekiel 9.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s) |
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 65.14 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 LXX) | Letter 106.8 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 Vulg.) | Apology of the Prophet David 61 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-390 |
| Ps 17:2–3 (16:2-Ps LXX) | Homily 15 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390–394 |
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 Vulg.) | Letters 30.5 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:2 (16:2 LXX) | On the Trinity 15.27 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 399–419 |
Psalms 17:3
You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 LXX) | Miscellanies 6.12.97 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 LXX) | PG 12:1217 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 LXX) | Homilies on Ezekiel 9.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s) |
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.8 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 Vulg.) | Apology of the Prophet David 36 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-390 |
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 LXX) | On Naboth 51 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-390 |
| Ps 17:3 (16:3 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 27 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 17:4
As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Miscellanies 6.12.97 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | PG 12:1217 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | PG 12:1475 (Ps 59–60 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Address of Thanksgiving 16 · Gregory Thaumaturgus | echo, low confidence | ca. 238–245 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Letter 42 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–378 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Letter 207 · Basil of Caesarea | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 357–378 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Letter 244 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–378 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Letter 133.7 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 3.46.3 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 22.20.1 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Sermon 15.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Sermon 70.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Sermon 96.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Sermon 299.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Sermon 306.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Letters 21.5 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Letters 32.9 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Letters 37.1 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | Letters 45.4 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | Homilies on the First Epistle of John 3.11 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 407 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 LXX) | On Nature and Grace 83 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 415 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | The Institutes 4.15 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 419–426 |
| Ps 17:4 (16:4 Vulg.) | The Conferences 24.22 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 17:5
My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:5 (16:5 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.9.5 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 17:5 (16:5 Vulg.) | Letters 1.2 · Paulinus of Nola | echo, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:5 (16:5 Vulg.) | Letters 9.5 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:5 (16:5 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 6 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
| Ps 17:5 (16:5 LXX) | The Conferences 3.12 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
| Ps 17:5 (16:5 LXX) | The Conferences 13.9 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 17:6
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:6 (16:6 LXX) | PG 12:1217 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:6 (16:6 Vulg.) | City of God 11.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
Psalms 17:7
Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:7 (16:7 LXX) | PG 12:1217 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:7 (16:7 LXX) | PG 12:1219 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:7 (16:7 LXX) | Oration 6.9 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 17:7 (16:7 Vulg.) | Sermon 126.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:7 (16:7 Vulg.) | Letters 12.10 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:7 (16:7 Vulg.) | Letters 24.23 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 17:8
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | PG 12:1219 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Apostolic Church Order 12 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 300 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 6.7 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Oration 18.4 · Gregory of Nazianzus | echo, low confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Letter 106.8 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.39.4 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.41.1 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Apology of the Prophet David 24 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-390 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 3.18.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 19.6.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Letter 55.39 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Letter 148.13 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:8 | Homilies on Matthew 51.5 · John Chrysostom | allusion, low confidence | ca. 390 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Homilies on Matthew 74.3 · John Chrysostom | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 390 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | On Fleeing the World 30 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-391 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 4.22 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 6.13 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 6.60 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 LXX) | Homily 15 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390–394 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Sermon 58.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Sermon 82.8 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, low confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Letters 5.18 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Letters 11.8 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Letters 32.6 · Paulinus of Nola | echo, low confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Confessions 4.31 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Confessions 10.6 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Confessions 10.59 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Confessions 12.11 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | On the Trinity 1.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 399–419 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | City of God 17.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 17:8 (16:8 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 2 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
Psalms 17:9
from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:9 (16:9 LXX) | PG 12:1219 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 17:10
They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:10 (16:10 LXX) | PG 12:1219 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:10 (16:10 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 6 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
Psalms 17:11
They have tracked us down, and now surround us; their eyes are set to cast us to the ground,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:11 (16:11 LXX) | PG 12:1219 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:11 (16:11 LXX) | PG 12:1221 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:11 (16:11 Vulg.) | Letters 38.6 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:11 (16:11 Vulg.) | Letters 40.4 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:11 (16:11 LXX) | Sermon 66 · Peter Chrysologus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
Psalms 17:12
like a lion greedy for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:12 (16:12 LXX) | PG 12:1221 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:12 (16:12 Vulg.) | Letters 34.9 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 17:13
Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:13 (16:13 LXX) | PG 12:1221 (Ps 16 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:13 (16:13 LXX) | Letter 106.8 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 17:13 (16:13 Vulg.) | Sermon 312.4 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:13–14 (16:13-Ps Vulg.) | Sermon 313.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:13 (16:13 Vulg.) | Sermon 313.5 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Psalms 17:14
from such men, O LORD, by Your hand—from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 LXX) | PG 12:1223 (Ps 16–17 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 3, speech 2 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 LXX) | Letter 121.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 LXX) | Letter 149.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 LXX) | Letter 149.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 LXX) | Letter 149.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 Vulg.) | Letters 50.6 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 17:14 (16:14 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 7 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 420-430 |
Psalms 17:15
As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | PG 12:1223 (Ps 16–17 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | Oration 11.5 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | Letter 147.26 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 Vulg.) | Sermon 122.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 Vulg.) | Sermon 158.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | Sermon 194.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 Vulg.) | Sermon 255.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 Vulg.) | Sermon 384.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 102.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | City of God 21.24 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 17:15 (16:15 LXX) | Against Two Letters of the Pelagians 3.17 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420–421 |