Psalms 32 in the early church

163 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 32, 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 32:1

Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)1 Clement 50.6 · Clement of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Against Heresies 5.17.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Miscellanies 2.15.65 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Antidote for the Scorpion's Sting 6 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 211–213
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Fragments on Job, column 95 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)PG 12:1301 (Ps 30–31 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Commentary on Romans 2.1 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Commentary on Romans 4.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 15 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 18 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Catechetical Lecture 0.15 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Catechetical Lecture 1.1 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 129.8 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Sermon on Baptism 7 · Pacian of Barcelonaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Oration 40.33 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Tractates 2.39.1 · Zeno of Veronaquotation, high confidenceca. 362-380
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Commentary on Romans 4:6 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Letter 64.19 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Letter 69.7 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Letter 133.9 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)On the Christian Faith 3.3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)On Noah 117 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378-384
Ps 32:1–11 (31:1-Ps LXX)Psalm 31 · Apollinaris of Laodiceaquotation, high confidenceuncertain (fourth to sixth century)
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)On the Complaints of Job and David 4.8 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 383-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Apology of the Prophet David 9 · Ambroseallusion, low confidenceca. 384-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Apology of the Prophet David 39 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 384-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Apology of the Prophet David 49 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 384-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 8.47.2 · Ambroseallusion, low confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)On Fleeing the World 31 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-391
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)On Elijah and Fasting 9 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 3.5 · Ambroseallusion, low confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.22.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.47.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 47.20.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Poem 33, lines 1–32 (XXXIII) · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 393–431
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Confessions 10.4 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Tractates 2 · Gaudentius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 397-410
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)On the Trinity 2.17 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–419
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 1.43 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence411–412
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)City of God 17.20 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)On Marriage and Concupiscence 1.37 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 419–421
Ps 32:1 (31:1 LXX)On Marriage and Concupiscence 1.38 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 419–421
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Sermon 3 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 32:1 (31:1 Vulg.)Sermon 34 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450

Psalms 32:2

Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

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Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)1 Clement 50.6 · Clement of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Dialogue with Trypho 141.2 · Justin Martyrquotation, high confidenceca. 155–160
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Against Heresies 5.17.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Miscellanies 2.15.65 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Commentary on Romans 4.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Commentary on Romans 4.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Oration 40.33 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 32:2 (31:2 Vulg.)Commentary on Romans 4:6 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 366–384
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Letter 69.7 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)Letter 106.19 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:2 (31:2 Vulg.)Apology of the Prophet David 39 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 384-390
Ps 32:2 (31:2 Vulg.)Apology of the Prophet David 40 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 384-390
Ps 32:2 (31:2 Vulg.)Poem 33, lines 1–32 (XXXIII) · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 393–431
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 1.43 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence411–412
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)On the Spirit and the Letter 31 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence412
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)On Man's Perfection in Righteousness 15 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 415
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)On Man's Perfection in Righteousness 44 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 415
Ps 32:2 (31:2 LXX)On Marriage and Concupiscence 1.38 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 419–421
Ps 32:2 (31:2 Vulg.)On Rebuke and Grace 13 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 427

Psalms 32:3

When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.

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Ps 32:3 (31:3 LXX)Fragments on Proverbs, column 153 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:3 (31:3 LXX)PG 12:1301 (Ps 30–31 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:3 (31:3 Vulg.)Letters 40.4 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413

Psalms 32:4

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah

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Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 57.5 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 32:4 (31:4 LXX)Letter 78.43 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:4 (31:4 LXX)Letter 106.19 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:4 (31:4 LXX)Letter 108.1 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)Sermon 175.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:4–5 (31:4-Ps Vulg.)Sermon 352.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)Letters 21.5 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)Confessions 7.27 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)On the Trinity 2.17 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–419
Ps 32:4 (31:4 LXX)Apology against Rufinus 2.7 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 401–402
Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)Commentary on Jeremiah 4.3 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 414-419
Ps 32:4 (31:4 Vulg.)Part 3, chapter 20 · Quodvultdeus of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 445-450

Psalms 32:5

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

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Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Fragments on Proverbs, column 241 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Fragments on Proverbs, column 247 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)PG 12:1301 (Ps 30–31 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Refutation of All Heresies 7.26.4 · Hippolytus of Romequotation, medium confidenceca. 222–235
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)Homily on Luke 17 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 233–250
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Homilies on Leviticus 2.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Homilies on Leviticus 3.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Against Celsus 3.63 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Catechetical Lecture 2.4 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 28.5 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 118.4.4 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 129.8 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)Three Letters to Sympronianus 1.5 · Pacian of Barcelonaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-390
Ps 32:5–6 (31:5-Ps LXX)Letter 121.8 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Letter 122.2 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)Apology of the Prophet David 39 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 384-390
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)On Jacob and the Happy Life 1.21 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-390
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 4.11.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)Sermon 323.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)Confessions 1.6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)On the Trinity 2.17 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–419
Ps 32:5 (31:5 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.8 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence411–412
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)The Conferences 20.6 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)The Conferences 20.7 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429
Ps 32:5 (31:5 Vulg.)The Conferences 20.8 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 32:6

Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

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Ps 32:6 (31:6 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 28.5 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 32:6 (31:6 LXX)Letter 122.2 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:6 (31:6 LXX)On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.8 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence411–412

Psalms 32:7

You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

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Ps 32:7 (31:7 LXX)PG 12:1435 (Ps 47 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:7 (31:7 LXX)Homilies on the First Epistle of John 6.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 407

Psalms 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

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Ps 32:8 (31:8 LXX)Letter 121.8 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:8 (31:8 LXX)Sermon 24.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:8 (31:8 Vulg.)Letters 39.5 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 32:8 (31:8 Vulg.)On the Trinity 3.10 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–419

Psalms 32:9

Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.

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Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Fragments on Job, column 95 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Fragments on Job, column 97 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)PG 12:1533 (Ps 75–76 LXX) · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Homilies on Judges 5.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Apology for Origen 10.1 · Pamphilus of Caesareaallusion, medium confidenceca. 308–310 (Rufinus's Latin about 397)
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Oration III Against the Arians 18 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Oration III Against the Arians 19 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 118.10.2 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, high confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Against the Manichees, Greek continuation of book 3, Lagarde p. 89 · Titus of Bostraquotation, high confidenceca. 360s
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Question 123, section 7 · Ambrosiasterquotation, high confidenceca. 370–384
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Letter 78.20 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Book of Heresies 100.3 · Philastrius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 380s
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Eleven Tractates 1.7 · Priscillianquotation, high confidenceca. 380–385
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 10.11.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Letter 177.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Letter 185.7 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 6.10 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Homily 3 · Gregory of Nyssaallusion, high confidenceca. 390–394
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Sermon 8.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Sermon 43.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Sermon 126.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Sermon 383.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Letters 23.12 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Letters 38.11 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Letters 39.5 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Historia monachorum, chapter 1 · Rufinus of Aquileiaquotation, high confidenceGreek original ca. 394-395; Rufinus's Latin ca. 404-406
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Confessions 10.11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Tractates on the Gospel of John 15.19 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 406–420
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Against Vigilantius 2 · Jeromequotation, high confidence406
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)Homilies on the First Epistle of John 8.6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 407
Ps 32:9 (31:9 LXX)On the Soul and Its Origin 4.37 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 419–420
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 4 · Eucherius of Lyonquotation, high confidenceca. 420-430
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)On Grace and Free Will 2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426
Ps 32:9 (31:9 Vulg.)On Grace and Free Will 3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 426

Psalms 32:10

Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but loving devotion surrounds him who trusts in the LORD.

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Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)1 Clement 22.8 · Clement of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)Miscellanies 4.17.110 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 198–203
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)PG 12:1137 (Ps 4 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 9.7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)Commentary on Romans 4.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)Letter 154.1 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 32:10 (31:10 Vulg.)Letters 17.2 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 32:10 (31:10 Vulg.)Tractates 0 · Gaudentius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 397-410
Ps 32:10 (31:10 LXX)The Conferences 6.11 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 32:11

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

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Ps 32:11 (31:11 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 32:11 (31:11 LXX)Homilies on Exodus 7.8 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 32:11 (31:11 Vulg.)Sermon 301.8 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:11 (31:11 LXX)Sermon 335.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 32:11 (31:11 LXX)City of God 14.7 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426