Psalms 85 in the early church
104 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 85, 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 85:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:1 (84:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 22 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 85:1 (84:2 LXX) | Letter 106.55 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:1–13 (84:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 84 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 85:1 (84:2 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.2.1 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:1 (84:2 Vulg.) | Letters 19.1 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 85:2
You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:2 (84:3 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 85:4
Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:4 (84:5 LXX) | Letter 122.1 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:4 (84:5 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 85:4 (84:5 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.33 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 85:4 (84:5 Vulg.) | On Grace and Free Will 5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426 |
| Ps 85:4 (84:5 Vulg.) | On Grace and Free Will 15 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426 |
Psalms 85:5
Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:5 (84:6 Vulg.) | Confessions 7.12 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
Psalms 85:6
Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:6 (84:7 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:6 (84:7 Vulg.) | On Grace and Free Will 5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426 |
| Ps 85:6 (84:7 Vulg.) | On the Predestination of the Saints 2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 428/429 |
| Ps 85:6 (84:7 Vulg.) | On the Predestination of the Saints 8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 428/429 |
| Ps 85:6 (84:7 Vulg.) | On the Gift of Perseverance 6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 428/429 |
Psalms 85:7
Show us Your loving devotion, O LORD, and grant us Your salvation.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | PG 12:1207 (Ps 13–14 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | On Ecclesiastical Theology 1.20.87 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 337–339 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 13.5 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 Vulg.) | On the Christian Faith 3.8 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 378–380 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.2.1 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.3 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 Vulg.) | Sermon 163.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | Historia monachorum, chapter 19 · Rufinus of Aquileia | quotation, high confidence | Greek original ca. 394-395; Rufinus's Latin ca. 404-406 |
| Ps 85:7 (84:8 LXX) | On Nature and Grace 36 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 415 |
Psalms 85:8
I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Oration III Against the Arians 2 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 339–346 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Oration 40.37 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Against Parmenian the Donatist 2.5 · Optatus of Milevis | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–385 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | On the Duties of the Clergy 3.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–390 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 14.27.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 15.2.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 6.67 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.65.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Tractates on Matthew 3.7 · Chromatius of Aquileia | quotation, high confidence | ca. 388–407 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 Vulg.) | Sermon 7.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | Literal Commentary on Genesis 9.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 401–415 |
| Ps 85:8 (84:9 LXX) | The Conferences 1.19 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 85:9
Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:9 (84:10 LXX) | Long recension, Trallians 7 · Anonymous | allusion, high confidence | later 4th century (probable) |
| Ps 85:9 (84:10 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:9 (84:10 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.3 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 85:9 (84:10 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 6.3.4 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
Psalms 85:10
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Commentary on the Song of Songs 1.113 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410) |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 56.4 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Question 109, section 12 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–384 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Letter 106.55 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Letter 122.3 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Liber Orsiesii 26 · Orsiesius | echo, low confidence | ca. 380-390 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Liber Orsiesii 44 · Orsiesius | echo, low confidence | ca. 380-390 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Letter 109.1 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, low confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Letter 194.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | Sermon 185.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Poem 25, lines 193–224 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 393–431 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.31 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Sermon 5 · Peter Chrysologus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Sermon 8 · Peter Chrysologus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Instructions 1.39 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 428-434 |
| Ps 85:10 (84:11 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 2 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 85:11
Faithfulness sprouts from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Against Heresies 3.5.1 · Irenaeus of Lyons | quotation, high confidence | ca. 180–190 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Homilies on Joshua 17.1 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Commentary on the Song of Songs 1.113 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410) |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Divine Institutes 4.12.7 · Lactantius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 303–311 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 14.11 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Commentary on Ephesians 1:20–21 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Commentary on Romans 1:2 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–384 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Question 47, section 2 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–384 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Question 109, section 12 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–384 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Question 113, section 7 · Ambrosiaster | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–384 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Letter 58.3 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Letter 121.11 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Letter 147.4 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Second Apology of David 64 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 384-397 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 184.1 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 185.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 185.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 185.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 189.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 189.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 191.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 192.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Sermon 192.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Sermon 290.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Sermon 362.16 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | Confessions 13.22 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 Vulg.) | On the Trinity 4.18 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 399–419 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 27.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 34.9 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 85:11 (84:12 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 41.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
Psalms 85:12
The LORD will indeed provide what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | Oration 16.20 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | Letter 147.4 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | Sermon 26.15 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | Sermon 30.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 Vulg.) | Sermon 153.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 Vulg.) | Sermon 169.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | On Continence 7 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 395 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.27 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins 2.32 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | 411–412 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | Sermon 117 · Peter Chrysologus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 Vulg.) | On Rebuke and Grace 2 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 427 |
| Ps 85:12 (84:13 LXX) | Chapter 3 · Prosper of Aquitaine | quotation, high confidence | ca. 432-433 |
Psalms 85:13
Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 85:13 (84:14 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |