Psalms 28 in the early church
32 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 28, 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.
Verses: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9
Psalms 28:1
Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:1 (27:1 LXX) | PG 12:1283 (Ps 26–27 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:1 (27:1 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.15 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 28:1 (27:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 17 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 28:1–9 (27:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 27 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 28:1 (27:1 Vulg.) | Confessions 12.23 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
Psalms 28:2
Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:2 (27:2 LXX) | PG 12:1285 (Ps 27 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:2–4 (27:2-Ps LXX) | On Not Agreeing with Heretics 5 · Lucifer of Cagliari | quotation, high confidence | ca. 356–361 |
| Ps 28:2 (27:2 LXX) | Letter 106.16 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
Psalms 28:3
Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 LXX) | PG 12:1285 (Ps 27 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 LXX) | PG 12:1287 (Ps 27 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 LXX) | On Prayer 33.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 233–234 |
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 LXX) | Homilies on Joshua 5.2 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 15.7 · Cyril of Jerusalem | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 LXX) | Letter 45.2 · Jerome | echo, low confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 28:3 (27:3 Vulg.) | Letters 42.3 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 28:4
Repay them according to their deeds and for their works of evil. Repay them for what their hands have done; bring back on them what they deserve.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:4 (27:4 LXX) | PG 12:1287 (Ps 27 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:4 (27:4 LXX) | Lines 1027–1058 · Commodian | quotation, high confidence | 3rd century (disputed) |
| Ps 28:4–5 (27:4-Ps Vulg.) | To Quirinus 1.3 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) |
| Ps 28:4 (27:4 LXX) | Divine Institutes 4.13.18 · Lactantius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 303–311 |
Psalms 28:5
Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD or what His hands have done, He will tear them down and never rebuild them.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:5 (27:5 LXX) | PG 12:1287 (Ps 27 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:5 (27:5 LXX) | PG 12:1289 (Ps 27–28 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:5 (27:5 LXX) | Divine Institutes 4.13.18 · Lactantius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 303–311 |
Psalms 28:6
Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:6–8 (27:6-Ps LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.16 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
Psalms 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:7 (27:7 LXX) | 1 Clement 26.2 · Clement of Rome | allusion, low confidence | ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100) |
| Ps 28:7 (27:7 LXX) | PG 12:1289 (Ps 27–28 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:7 (27:7 Vulg.) | Letters 23.9 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 28:7 (27:7 Vulg.) | Letters 30.5 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 28:8
The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:8 (27:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.14 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
Psalms 28:9
Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 28:9 (27:9 LXX) | PG 12:1289 (Ps 27–28 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 28:9 (27:9 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 2.57.14 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 28:9 (27:9 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.41.1 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 28:9 (27:9 LXX) | On the Proceedings of Pelagius 5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 417 |