Psalms 33 in the early church

250 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 33, 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 33:1

Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

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Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)The Instructor 2.4.43 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)PG 12:1493 (Ps 64–65 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 18 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.10 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:1–22 (32:1-Ps LXX)Psalm 32 · Apollinaris of Laodiceaquotation, high confidenceuncertain (fourth to sixth century)
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)Sermon 194.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:1 (32:1 Vulg.)Letters 40.3 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 33:1 (32:1 LXX)Against Two Letters of the Pelagians 3.17 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 420–421

Psalms 33:2

Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.

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Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)The Instructor 2.4.43 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)Miscellanies 6.11.88 · Clement of Alexandriaecho, low confidenceca. 198–203
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)Commentary on Matthew 14.1 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 246–248
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 29 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, medium confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)Letter 53.8 · Jeromeallusion, medium confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 33:2 (32:2 Vulg.)Poem 21, lines 266–297 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, medium confidenceca. 393–431
Ps 33:2 (32:2 Vulg.)Poem 21, lines 330–360 · Paulinus of Nolaecho, medium confidenceca. 393–431
Ps 33:2On Christian Doctrine 2.16 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceBooks 1–3 ca. 396–397; completed 426–427
Ps 33:2 (32:2 LXX)Against Faustus the Manichaean 15.4 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 398–400
Ps 33:2Book 1, lines 17–42 · Seduliusecho, low confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 33:2Book 1, section 1 · Seduliusecho, low confidenceca. 425-450

Psalms 33:3

Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

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Ps 33:3 (32:3 LXX)The Instructor 2.4.43 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 33:3 (32:3 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:3 (32:3 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:3 (32:3 Vulg.)Sermon 311.7 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:3 (32:3 Vulg.)Poem 20, lines 32–64 · Paulinus of Nolaecho, medium confidenceca. 393–431

Psalms 33:4

For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy.

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Ps 33:4 (32:4 LXX)Oration II Against the Arians 71 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Ps 33:4 (32:4 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:4 (32:4 Vulg.)On the Christian Faith 1.12 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Ps 33:4 (32:4 Vulg.)Chapter 14 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesianaquotation, high confidenceca. 380–414
Ps 33:4 (32:4 Vulg.)Tractates 14 · Gaudentius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 397-410
Ps 33:4 (32:4 LXX)Sermon 140 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450

Psalms 33:5

The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His loving devotion.

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Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)PG 12:1303 (Ps 31–32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)PG 12:1669 (Ps 145–146 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)Against Celsus 4.28 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 248
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 14.27.11 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)On Saint Athanasius 1.23 · Lucifer of Cagliariquotation, high confidenceca. 356–361
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.1 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:5 (32:5 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.4 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:5 (32:5 Vulg.)Sermon 42 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 33:5 (32:5 Vulg.)Book 2, chapter 4 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceca. 440-450

Psalms 33:6

By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.

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Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Epistle of the Apostles 3 · Anonymousallusion, medium confidenceca. 140-170
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On Pascha 47 · text not on this site · Melito of Sardisecho, low confidenceca. 160-180
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)To Autolycus 1.7 · Theophilus of Antiochquotation, high confidenceca. 180–185
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Exhortation to the Greeks 4.63 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 190–200
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against Heresies 1.22.1 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against Heresies 3.8.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Hortatory Address to the Greeks 15 · Anonymousecho, medium confidence2nd–3rd century (disputed)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against Noetus 12 · Hippolytus of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 200–230
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Against Hermogenes 45 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 200–206
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Against Praxeas 7 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 213 or later
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Against Praxeas 19 · Tertullianquotation, high confidenceca. 213 or later
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On First Principles 1.3.7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On First Principles 4.4.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Fragment 1 on John 1:1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 226-254
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Commentary on John 1.288 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Homilies on Leviticus 5.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 40 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)To Quirinus 2.3 · Cyprian of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On the Making of the World 7 · Victorinus of Pettauquotation, high confidencelate 3rd century
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Divine Institutes 4.8.14 · Lactantiusquotation, high confidenceca. 303–311
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 7.10.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaecho, medium confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 7.12.4 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 11.14.4 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 11.30.3 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 5.5.1 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 5.5.2 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 5.6.6 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against the Heathen 46 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 318–325
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 5 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against Marcellus 2.2.9 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 336–337
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against Marcellus 2.4.26 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 336–337
Ps 33:6Demonstration 13.10 · Aphrahatquotation, high confidence337-345
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On Ecclesiastical Theology 2.24.1 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 337–339
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Oration II Against the Arians 31 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Oration II Against the Arians 41 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, medium confidenceca. 339–346
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Oration III Against the Arians 65 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 339–346
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Oration IV Against the Arians 24 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidence4th century (disputed)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)To the Bishops of Egypt 13 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceca. 356
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)On the Trinity 12.39 · Hilary of Poitiersquotation, high confidenceca. 356–360
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letters to Serapion 1.31 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letters to Serapion 2.6 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letters to Serapion 3.5 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letters to Serapion 4.3 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letters 8, 9 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–378
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Against the Arians 20 · Phoebadius of Agenquotation, high confidenceca. 357-358
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.4 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Oration 32.11 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Oration 41.14 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Against Eunomius 3.4 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 364
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Letter 120.9 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On the Holy Spirit 16.38 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 374–375
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On the Holy Spirit 18.46 · Basil of Caesareaallusion, high confidenceca. 374–375
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On the Holy Spirit 19.49 · Basil of Caesareaecho, medium confidenceca. 374–375
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Ancoratus 15.8 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Ancoratus 24.6 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Ancoratus 70.1 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Ancoratus 115.6 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Panarion (Adversus Haereses), Haer. 1-64 23.5.3 · Epiphanius of Salamisquotation, high confidence374-377
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)On Cain and Abel 1.8 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 375-378
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)On the Christian Faith 4.4 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On Noah 58 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378-384
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On the Trinity 7 · Faustinusquotation, high confidenceca. 380–384
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Chapter 7 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesianaquotation, high confidenceca. 380–414
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Chapter 8 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesianaallusion, high confidenceca. 380–414
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Book of Heresies 67.4 · Philastrius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 380s
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Book of Heresies 109.4 · Philastrius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 380s
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Book of Heresies 110.4 · Philastrius of Bresciaquotation, high confidenceca. 380s
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Second Apology of David 63 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 384-397
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 20 · Evagrius of Gaulquotation, high confidenceca. 400
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Catechetical Oration 4 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 385–390
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 8.59.4 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 10.15.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 1.29 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)On the Mysteries 3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387–391
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.66.3 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Sermon 384.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Poem 32, lines 161–190 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, medium confidenceca. 393–431
Ps 33:6 (32:6 LXX)Exposition of the Right Faith 6 · Anonymousquotation, high confidenceearly 5th century (probably Theodoret)
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Commentary on Jeremiah 5.46 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 414-419
Ps 33:6 (32:6 Vulg.)Sermon 60 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450

Psalms 33:7

He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses.

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Ps 33:7 (32:7 LXX)To Autolycus 1.6 · Theophilus of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 180–185
Ps 33:7 (32:7 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:7Demonstration 14.34 · Aphrahatallusion, high confidence337-345
Ps 33:7 (32:7 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.5 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:7 (32:7 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 3.9 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-390

Psalms 33:8

Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.

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Ps 33:8 (32:8 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:8–9 (32:8-Ps LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 5.5.3 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 33:8 (32:8 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 5.5.5 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 33:8 (32:8 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.6 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378

Psalms 33:9

For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

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Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)To the Ephesians 15.1 · Ignatius of Antiochallusion, high confidenceca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Heresies 2.2.5 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Heresies 2.34.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsallusion, medium confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Heresies 3.8.3 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, medium confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Heresies 4.41.1 · Irenaeus of Lyonsquotation, high confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Miscellanies 5.14.99 · Clement of Alexandriaquotation, medium confidenceca. 198–203
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Noetus 10 · Hippolytus of Romeecho, low confidenceca. 200–230
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)On First Principles 2.1.5 · Origenecho, medium confidenceca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398)
Ps 33:9Fragments on Genesis, column 97 · Origenecho, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Refutation of All Heresies 7.22.3 · Hippolytus of Romeecho, medium confidenceca. 222–235
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Commentary on John 2.104 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)On the Trinity 3 · Novatianallusion, medium confidenceca. 240–250
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Celsus 2.9 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 248
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Celsus 6.60 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 248
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Letter of the six bishops to Paul 2 · Anonymousallusion, medium confidenceca. 264–269
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Creat. 9 · Methodius of Olympusecho, low confidencelate 3rd cent. (disputed)
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Church History 1.2.5 · Eusebius of Caesareaallusion, medium confidenceca. 300–325
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Church History 10.4.20 · Eusebius of Caesareaecho, medium confidenceca. 300–325
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Prophetic Extracts 2.16 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidencebefore 325 (probably ca. 310–320)
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Prophetic Extracts 4.23 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidencebefore 325 (probably ca. 310–320)
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Preparation for the Gospel 13.13.21 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 313–324
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Demonstration of the Gospel 5.6.5 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 314–324
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against the Heathen 46 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 318–325
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)On the Trinity 4.16 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 356–360
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.6 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Oration 5.31 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, medium confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Oration 20.2 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)On Paradise 2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 375-378
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)On the Christian Faith 1.12 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 10.8.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 1.8 · Ambroseallusion, medium confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Homily 5 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 390–394
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)Sermon 2.7 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Sermon 23.15 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)Sermon 125.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)Sermon 380.3 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Acts of the Debate with Fortunatus the Manichaean 13 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidence28–29 August 392
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Adimantus, a Disciple of Mani 22 · Augustine of Hippoecho, medium confidenceca. 394
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)On the Faith against the Manichaeans 41 · Evodius of Uzalisallusion, medium confidenceca. 400-424
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)On the Faith against the Manichaeans 49 · Evodius of Uzalisallusion, medium confidenceca. 400-424
Ps 33:9 (32:9 Vulg.)Confessions 11.7 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Faustus the Manichaean 14.11 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 398–400
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Against Secundinus the Manichaean 4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)On the Nature of the Good 26 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 399
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Literal Commentary on Genesis 4.8 · Augustine of Hippoecho, medium confidenceca. 401–415
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Literal Commentary on Genesis 4.33 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 401–415
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Literal Commentary on Genesis 6.12 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 401–415
Ps 33:9Against Felix the Manichaean 2.17 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceDecember 404
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Tractates on the Gospel of John 1.5 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, low confidenceca. 406–420
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Tractates on the Gospel of John 20.2 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, medium confidenceca. 406–420
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)City of God 11.8 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidence413–426
Ps 33:9 (32:9 LXX)Commentary on Jeremiah 2.89 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 414-419

Psalms 33:10

The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.

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Ps 33:10 (32:10 LXX)1 Clement 59.3 · Clement of Romeallusion, medium confidenceca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Ps 33:10 (32:10 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:10–11 (32:10-Ps LXX)Commentary on John 10.148 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:10 (32:10 LXX)Commentary on John 28.91 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:10 (32:10 LXX)On Not Agreeing with Heretics 5 · Lucifer of Cagliariquotation, high confidenceca. 356–361
Ps 33:10 (32:10 LXX)Letters 230, 231 · Basil of Caesareaecho, medium confidenceca. 357–378
Ps 33:10 (32:10 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.6 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:10 (32:10 Vulg.)Letters 50.13 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, medium confidenceca. 394–413

Psalms 33:11

The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

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Ps 33:11 (32:11 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.7 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:11 (32:11 Vulg.)Confessions 6.24 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 33:11 (32:11 LXX)On the Trinity 15.20 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–419

Psalms 33:12

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance!

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Ps 33:12 (32:12 LXX)On Pascha 83 · text not on this site · Melito of Sardisecho, low confidenceca. 160-180
Ps 33:12 (32:12 LXX)Homily on Isaiah 7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 235–250
Ps 33:12 (32:12 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.7 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:12 (32:12 LXX)On the Christian Life 9 · Fastidiusquotation, high confidenceca. 411-430

Psalms 33:13

The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.

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Ps 33:13 (32:13 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.8 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378

Psalms 33:14

From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth.

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Ps 33:14 (32:14 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.8 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378

Psalms 33:15

He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works.

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Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Commentary on John 13.168 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.8 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Oration 36.7 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Letter 131.26 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 12.1.2 · Ambroseecho, low confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 33:15 (32:15 Vulg.)Letter 166.26 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Letter 190.15 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Letter 190.17 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)On Genesis against the Manichaeans 2.8 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, low confidenceca. 388–390
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)Literal Commentary on Genesis 10.6 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 401–415
Ps 33:15 (32:15 LXX)The Conferences 7.13 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429
Ps 33:15 (32:15 Vulg.)Chapter 14 · Prosper of Aquitainequotation, high confidenceca. 426-428

Psalms 33:16

No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.

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Ps 33:16 (32:16 LXX)Homilies on Judges 9.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 33:16–19 (32:16-Ps LXX)Church History 9.10.5 · Eusebius of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 300–325
Ps 33:16–17 (32:16-Ps LXX)Tricennial Oration (In Praise of Constantine) 9.9 · Eusebius of Caesareaecho, low confidence335–336
Ps 33:16 (32:16 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.9 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:16–17 (32:16-Ps LXX)Oration 17.2 · Gregory of Nazianzusecho, medium confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:16 (32:16 Vulg.)Second Apology of David 10 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 384-397
Ps 33:16 (32:16 Vulg.)Letter 157.7 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 33:16 (32:16 Vulg.)Poem 26, lines 67–98 · Paulinus of Nolaecho, medium confidenceca. 393–431

Psalms 33:17

A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.

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Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Commentary on John 1.279 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Commentary on John 10.204 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)On Prayer 13.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 233–234
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Homilies on Joshua 15.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Homilies on Joshua 22.5 · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Homilies on Jeremiah 17.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.9 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)On Naboth 65 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-390
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 5.28.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 33:17 (32:17 Vulg.)On Fleeing the World 4 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-391
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Hexameron (Exameron) 3.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-390
Ps 33:17 (32:17 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 40.26.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 33:17 (32:17 Vulg.)Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 4 · Eucherius of Lyonquotation, high confidenceca. 420-430

Psalms 33:18

Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

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Ps 33:18 (32:18 Vulg.)Against Marcion 2.19 · Tertullianquotation, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 33:18 (32:18 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.10 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:18 (32:18 Vulg.)On the Governance of God 2.3 · Salvian of Marseillesquotation, high confidenceca. 439-451
Ps 33:18–19 (32:18-Ps Vulg.)Part 1, chapter 29 · Quodvultdeus of Carthagequotation, high confidenceca. 445-450

Psalms 33:19

to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.

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Ps 33:19 (32:19 Vulg.)Against Marcion 2.19 · Tertullianquotation, high confidence207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 33:19 (32:19 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:19 (32:19 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.10 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378
Ps 33:19 (32:19 LXX)Oration 43.35 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 33:19 (32:19 Vulg.)On the Governance of God 2.3 · Salvian of Marseillesquotation, high confidenceca. 439-451

Psalms 33:20

Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

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Ps 33:20 (32:20 LXX)PG 12:1305 (Ps 32 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 33:20 (32:20 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.10 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378

Psalms 33:21

For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.

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Ps 33:21 (32:21 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.10 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378

Psalms 33:22

May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You.

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Ps 33:22 (32:22 LXX)Homilies on the Psalms 32.10 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 360-378