Psalms 61 in the early church
34 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 61, 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
Psalms 61:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:1 (60:2 LXX) | PG 12:1475 (Ps 59–60 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:1 (60:1 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.1 · Hilary of Poitiers | allusion, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 61:1–2 (60:2-Ps Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.2 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 61:1–8 (60:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 60 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 61:1 (60:2 Vulg.) | Confessions 1.24 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 61:1 (60:2 Vulg.) | Confessions 11.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
Psalms 61:2
From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:2 (60:3 LXX) | PG 12:1475 (Ps 59–60 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:2 (60:3 LXX) | PG 12:1477 (Ps 60 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:2–4 (60:3-Ps Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.3 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 61:2 (60:3 LXX) | Letter 93.28 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 61:2 (60:3 Vulg.) | Sermon 47.17 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 61:2 (60:3 LXX) | Sermon 210.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 61:2 (60:3 LXX) | On Baptism, against the Donatists 1.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400–401 |
| Ps 61:2–3 (60:3-Ps Vulg.) | Sermon 27 · Peter Chrysologus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
Psalms 61:3
For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 LXX) | PG 12:1477 (Ps 60 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Letter 157.33 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Sermon 153.9 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Poem 26, lines 227–254 · Paulinus of Nola | echo, low confidence | ca. 393–431 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Letters 28.2 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Letters 32.22 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Letters 44.4 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 LXX) | On Baptism, against the Donatists 1.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400–401 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Against Five Heresies 8 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 437-450 |
| Ps 61:3 (60:4 Vulg.) | Part 1, chapter 8 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 61:4
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:4 (60:5 LXX) | PG 12:1477 (Ps 60 LXX) · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:4–5 (60:5-Ps Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.4 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
Psalms 61:5
For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:5 (60:6 LXX) | PG 12:1477 (Ps 60 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:5–7 (60:6-Ps Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.5 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 61:5 (60:6 LXX) | Letter 106.35 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
Psalms 61:6
Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:6 (60:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 40.20.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
Psalms 61:7
May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:7 (60:8 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.6 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
Psalms 61:8
Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 61:8 (60:9 LXX) | PG 12:1479 (Ps 60–61 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 61:8 (60:9 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 60.7 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 61:8 (60:9 LXX) | Letter 106.35 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |