Psalms 25 in the early church
105 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 25, 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 25:1
Of David. To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 LXX) | On Prayer 9.2 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 233–234 |
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 LXX) | Prayer 2 1 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | uncertain |
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 17 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 25:1–22 (24:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 24 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 Vulg.) | Confessions 4.12 · Augustine of Hippo | echo, low confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 LXX) | Against Faustus the Manichaean 22.67 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 398–400 |
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 23.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 25:1 (24:1 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 69.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 406–420 |
Psalms 25:2
in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:2 (24:2 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 15.28.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
Psalms 25:3
Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who engage in treachery without cause will be disgraced.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:3 (24:3 LXX) | PG 12:1269 (Ps 23–24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:3 (24:3 LXX) | Letter 106.14 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 25:3 (24:3 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 20.13.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 25:3 (24:3 Vulg.) | City of God 17.20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
Psalms 25:4
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:4 (24:4 LXX) | PG 12:1269 (Ps 23–24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:4–5 (24:4-Ps Vulg.) | To Quirinus 2.7 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) |
| Ps 25:4 (24:4 Vulg.) | On the Christian Faith 3.7 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 378–380 |
| Ps 25:4 (24:4 LXX) | Retractations 1.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 426-427 |
| Ps 25:4 (24:4 LXX) | The Conferences 3.14 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 25:5
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:5 (24:5 LXX) | PG 12:1269 (Ps 23–24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:5 (24:5 Vulg.) | On the Holy Spirit 34 · Didymus the Blind | quotation, high confidence | Greek ca. 360-390; Latin 387-391 |
| Ps 25:5 (24:5 LXX) | The Conferences 3.13 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | PG 12:1269 (Ps 23–24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | PG 12:1271 (Ps 24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Homilies on Exodus 4.8 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 118.2.2 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Letter 76.1 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Letter 100.1 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Letter 140.11 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Eleven Tractates 8.120 · Priscillian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380–385 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 Vulg.) | On the Complaints of Job and David 1.21 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 383-390 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 2.3.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 1.31 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.4.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 Vulg.) | On Free Choice of the Will 3.18 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387–395 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 1.67 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 Vulg.) | Commentary on Jeremiah 6.20 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | On the Proceedings of Pelagius 42 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 417 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Book 5, section 8 · Sedulius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 LXX) | Retractations 1.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 426-427 |
| Ps 25:7 (24:7 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 5 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 25:8
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:8 (24:8 LXX) | PG 12:1271 (Ps 24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:8 (24:8 Vulg.) | Letters 23.1 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 25:8 (24:8 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 33.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
Psalms 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 LXX) | PG 12:1269 (Ps 23–24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 LXX) | PG 12:1271 (Ps 24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 LXX) | Letter 48.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 Vulg.) | Sermon 143.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 Vulg.) | Sermon 157.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 Vulg.) | Confessions 7.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 Vulg.) | Against Faustus the Manichaean 12.30 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 398–400 |
| Ps 25:9 (24:9 Vulg.) | Against Faustus the Manichaean 12.42 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 398–400 |
Psalms 25:10
All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | Letter 104.12 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | Letter 104.15 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | Letter 104.16 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | Letter 186.12 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | Letter 194.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 Vulg.) | Sermon 366.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 124.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.31 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 LXX) | City of God 12.28 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 Vulg.) | On the Predestination of the Saints 6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 428/429 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 Vulg.) | On the Gift of Perseverance 11 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 428/429 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 Vulg.) | Objection and reply 14 · Prosper of Aquitaine | quotation, high confidence | ca. 431-432 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 Vulg.) | Book 2, chapter 1 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 440-450 |
| Ps 25:10 (24:10 Vulg.) | Book 2, chapter 29 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 440-450 |
Psalms 25:11
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:11 (24:11 LXX) | Prayer 2 2 · Anonymous | quotation, medium confidence | uncertain |
Psalms 25:13
His soul will dwell in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:13 (24:13 LXX) | Book of Heresies 99.1 · Philastrius of Brescia | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380s |
Psalms 25:15
My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | Commentary on the Song of Songs, Armenian fragment (Song 1:5-5:1) · Hippolytus of Rome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 202-235 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | Letter 133.7 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | Homily 7 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 379–394 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 Vulg.) | Apology of the Prophet David 25 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-390 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 Vulg.) | Apology of the Prophet David 73 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-390 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 19.2.2 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | Letter 36.21 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | Letter 48.3 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | On Joseph 9 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 Vulg.) | Confessions 4.11 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 Vulg.) | Confessions 10.52 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | On Holy Virginity 41 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 401 |
| Ps 25:15 | Against Two Letters of the Pelagians 3.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420–421 |
| Ps 25:15 (24:15 LXX) | The Conferences 12.5 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:16 (24:16 LXX) | PG 12:1271 (Ps 24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:16 (24:16 Vulg.) | Letters 49.5 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 25:17
The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:17 (24:17 LXX) | PG 12:1271 (Ps 24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:17 (24:17 LXX) | Letter 220.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:17 (24:17 LXX) | City of God 19.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 25:17 (24:17 LXX) | On Nature and Grace 79 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 415 |
| Ps 25:17 (24:17 LXX) | On Man's Perfection in Righteousness 2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 415 |
| Ps 25:17 (24:17 LXX) | On Man's Perfection in Righteousness 9 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 415 |
Psalms 25:18
Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 LXX) | PG 12:1271 (Ps 24 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 20.7.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 LXX) | Letter 80.1 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 LXX) | Homilies on Matthew 9.2 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 Vulg.) | Confessions 7.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 LXX) | On Catechizing the Uninstructed 15 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 399–405 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 49.20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 Vulg.) | The Conferences 20.6 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
| Ps 25:18 (24:18 Vulg.) | The Conferences 20.8 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 25:19
Consider my enemies, for they are many, and they hate me with vicious hatred.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:19 (24:19 LXX) | Homilies on Matthew 9.2 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
Psalms 25:20
Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:20 (24:20 LXX) | PG 12:1273 (Ps 24–25 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 25:21
May integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for You.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 25:21 (24:21 LXX) | Letter 106.14 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 25:21 (24:21 Vulg.) | Letters 23.2 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 25:21 (24:21 LXX) | On the Christian Life 10 · Fastidius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 411-430 |
| Ps 25:21 (24:21 LXX) | Celestine, ACO I.2, letter 26.1 · Celestine I, bishop of Rome | quotation, high confidence | 430-432 |
| Ps 25:21 (24:21 Vulg.) | Part 3, chapter 9 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |