Psalms 9 in the early church

107 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 9, 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 9:1

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:1	PG 12:1185 (Ps 8–9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:1 (9:2 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:1	Letter to Marcellinus 16 · Athanasius of Alexandria	allusion, high confidence	uncertain, after 335
Ps 9:1	Letter to Marcellinus 21 · Athanasius of Alexandria	allusion, high confidence	uncertain, after 335
Ps 9:1	Oration IV Against the Arians 24 · Athanasius of Alexandria	quotation, medium confidence	4th century (disputed)
Ps 9:1	Tractates on the Psalms 0.22 · Hilary of Poitiers	allusion, high confidence	ca. 360–367
Ps 9:1	Tractates on the Psalms 9.1 · Hilary of Poitiers	quotation, high confidence	ca. 360–367
Ps 9:1	Letter 53.4 · Jerome	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 370–419
Ps 9:1	Letter 65.19 · Jerome	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 370–419
Ps 9:1 (9:2 LXX)	Homily 7 · Gregory of Nyssa	quotation, high confidence	ca. 379–394
Ps 9:1–20 (9:1-Ps LXX)	Psalm 9 · Apollinaris of Laodicea	quotation, high confidence	uncertain (fourth to sixth century)
Ps 9:1 (9:2 LXX)	On the Trinity 10.7 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 399–419

Psalms 9:2

I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:2 (9:3 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254

Psalms 9:3

When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:3 (9:4 LXX)	PG 12:1063 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:3 (9:4 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254

Psalms 9:4

For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:4 (9:5 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:4 (9:5 LXX)	Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	uncertain, after 335
Ps 9:4–7 (9:5-Ps LXX)	On the Divination of Demons 14 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 406–411
Ps 9:4 (9:5 Vulg.)	On the Governance of God 2.28 · Salvian of Marseilles	quotation, high confidence	ca. 439-451

Psalms 9:5

You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:5 (9:6 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:5–6 (9:6-Ps LXX)	Church History 10.4.30 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	ca. 300–325
Ps 9:5 (9:6 LXX)	Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	uncertain, after 335
Ps 9:5 (9:6 Vulg.)	Reminder concerning the Error of the Priscillianists and Origenists 3 · Orosius	echo, low confidence	414

Psalms 9:6

The enemy has come to eternal ruin, and You have uprooted their cities; the very memory of them has vanished.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Life of Antony 41 · Athanasius of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 357–360
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Letter 44 · Basil of Caesarea	allusion, high confidence	ca. 357–378
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Oration 4.1 · Gregory of Nazianzus	allusion, high confidence	ca. 362–383
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Oration 5.3 · Gregory of Nazianzus	quotation, high confidence	ca. 362–383
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Oration 45.20 · Gregory of Nazianzus	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 362–383
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Homily 5 · Gregory of Nyssa	quotation, high confidence	ca. 379–394
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Explanation of Twelve Psalms 45.11.2 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 387-397
Ps 9:6 (9:7 LXX)	Tractates on the Gospel of John 25.7 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 406–420
Ps 9:6–7 (9:7-Ps Vulg.)	Part 3, chapter 38 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage	quotation, high confidence	ca. 445-450

Psalms 9:8

He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:8 (9:9 Vulg.)	On the Governance of God 2.28 · Salvian of Marseilles	quotation, high confidence	ca. 439-451

Psalms 9:9

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:9 (9:10 LXX)	Miscellanies 6.6.51 · Clement of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 198–203
Ps 9:9 (9:10 LXX)	Oration I Against the Arians 62 · Athanasius of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 339–346
Ps 9:9 (9:10 LXX)	Oration II Against the Arians 13 · Athanasius of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 339–346
Ps 9:9 (9:10 Vulg.)	Sermon 381.1 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 391-430
Ps 9:9 (9:10 Vulg.)	Letters 20.5 · Paulinus of Nola	allusion, high confidence	ca. 394–413

Psalms 9:10

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:10 (9:11 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254

Psalms 9:11

Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:11 (9:12 LXX)	Miscellanies 6.6.51 · Clement of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 198–203
Ps 9:11 (9:12 LXX)	Miscellanies 7.16.105 · Clement of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 198–203
Ps 9:11 (9:12 LXX)	PG 12:1063 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:11 (9:12 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:11 (9:12 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254

Psalms 9:12

For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:12 (9:13 LXX)	PG 12:1187 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:12 (9:13 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:12 (9:13 LXX)	Oration 14.35 · Gregory of Nazianzus	quotation, high confidence	ca. 362–383

Psalms 9:13

Be merciful to me, O LORD; see how my enemies afflict me! Lift me up from the gates of death,
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	PG 12:1063 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	To Theopompus on the Impassibility and Passibility of God, section 11 · Gregory Thaumaturgus	echo, low confidence	if authentic, ca. 240-275
Ps 9:13–14 (9:14-Ps LXX)	Against Celsus 6.36 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 248
Ps 9:13–14 (9:14-Ps LXX)	Against Celsus 6.77 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 248
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	Commentary on Matthew 12.13 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 246–248
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	Prophetic Extracts 2.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	before 325 (probably ca. 310–320)
Ps 9:13–14 (9:14-Ps LXX)	Demonstration of the Gospel 3.2.71 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	ca. 314–324
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	Letter 26 · Basil of Caesarea	allusion, high confidence	ca. 357–378
Ps 9:13 (9:14 Vulg.)	Tractates on the Psalms 126.21 · Hilary of Poitiers	quotation, high confidence	ca. 360–367
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	Oration 5.29 · Gregory of Nazianzus	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 362–383
Ps 9:13	Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.10.2 · Ambrose	allusion, high confidence	ca. 387-397
Ps 9:13 (9:14 LXX)	Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.78.3 · Ambrose	allusion, high confidence	ca. 387-397
Ps 9:13 (9:14 Vulg.)	Letters 40.12 · Paulinus of Nola	allusion, high confidence	ca. 394–413
Ps 9:13 (9:14 Vulg.)	Letters 43.1 · Paulinus of Nola	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 394–413
Ps 9:13 (9:14 Vulg.)	Confessions 13.10 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 397–401

Psalms 9:14

that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:14 (9:15 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:14 (9:15 LXX)	Homilies on Ezekiel 13.3 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 238–250 (Jerome's translation in the 380s)
Ps 9:14 (9:15 LXX)	Commentary on Matthew 12.13 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 246–248
Ps 9:14 (9:15 LXX)	Prophetic Extracts 2.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	before 325 (probably ca. 310–320)
Ps 9:14 (9:15 Vulg.)	Tractates on the Psalms 126.21 · Hilary of Poitiers	quotation, high confidence	ca. 360–367
Ps 9:14 (9:15 Vulg.)	On the Christian Faith 4.2 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 378–380
Ps 9:14 (9:15 Vulg.)	Letters 40.12 · Paulinus of Nola	allusion, high confidence	ca. 394–413

Psalms 9:15

The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:15 (9:16 LXX)	Miscellanies 6.6.51 · Clement of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 198–203
Ps 9:15 (9:16 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254

Psalms 9:16

The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:16 (9:17 LXX)	Fragments on Proverbs, column 189 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:16 (9:17 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:16 (9:17 LXX)	Letter 28.2 · Jerome	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 370–419

Psalms 9:17

The wicked will return to Sheol—all the nations who forget God.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:17 (9:18 LXX)	Miscellanies 6.8.64 · Clement of Alexandria	quotation, high confidence	ca. 198–203
Ps 9:17 (9:18 Vulg.)	Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian	quotation, high confidence	207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 9:17 (9:18 LXX)	PG 12:1189 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:17 (9:18 LXX)	Fragment 76 on John 11:2 · Origen	quotation, medium confidence	ca. 226-254
Ps 9:17 (9:18 LXX)	Exposition of Psalm 118 13.19.2 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 386-397
Ps 9:17 (9:18 LXX)	On the Trinity 14.13 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 399–419

Psalms 9:18

For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:18 (9:19 Vulg.)	Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian	quotation, high confidence	207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 9:18	Against Marcion 4.39 · Tertullian	quotation, high confidence	207/208 (third edition, completed later)
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	PG 12:1191 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	Letter 247 · Basil of Caesarea	echo, low confidence	ca. 357–378
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	Oration 14.35 · Gregory of Nazianzus	quotation, high confidence	ca. 362–383
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	Oration 42.6 · Gregory of Nazianzus	quotation, high confidence	ca. 362–383
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	City of God 14.9 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	413–426
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	On Patience 12 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 415
Ps 9:18 (9:19 LXX)	On Patience 25 · Augustine of Hippo	allusion, high confidence	ca. 415

Psalms 9:19

Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:19 (9:20 LXX)	PG 12:1191 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:19 (9:20 LXX)	Exposition of Psalm 118 13.20.1 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 386-397
Ps 9:19	Sermon 110.2 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 391-430
Ps 9:19	Sermon 110.3 · Augustine of Hippo	quotation, high confidence	ca. 391-430
Ps 9:19 (9:20 Vulg.)	Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 5 · Eucherius of Lyon	quotation, high confidence	ca. 420-430

Psalms 9:20

Lay terror upon them, O LORD; let the nations know they are but men. Selah
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	PG 12:1603 (Ps 118 LXX) · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 220-254
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Prophetic Extracts 1.15 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	before 325 (probably ca. 310–320)
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Prophetic Extracts 2.5 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	before 325 (probably ca. 310–320)
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Demonstration of the Gospel 1.4.1 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	ca. 314–324
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Demonstration of the Gospel 3.2.7 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	ca. 314–324
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Demonstration of the Gospel 9.11.12 · Eusebius of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	ca. 314–324
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Homily on the Paralytic 8 · Cyril of Jerusalem	quotation, high confidence	ca. 350-387
Ps 9:20 (9:21 Vulg.)	Tractates on the Psalms 118.13.10 · Hilary of Poitiers	quotation, high confidence	ca. 360–367
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Exposition of Psalm 118 13.19.1 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 386-397
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Exposition of Psalm 118 13.20.1 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 386-397
Ps 9:20 (9:21 LXX)	Exposition of Psalm 118 13.20.3 · Ambrose	quotation, high confidence	ca. 386-397