Psalms 12 in the early church
108 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 12, 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 12:1
For the choirmaster. According to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Help, O LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | PG 12:1061 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:1 LXX) | PG 12:1173 (Ps 5–6 LXX) · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | PG 12:1199 (Ps 10–11 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.6 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | Martyrdom of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste 10 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | 4th–5th century |
| Ps 12:1 (11:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 16 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | Letter 131 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–378 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | Oration 2.38 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:1 LXX) | Oration 44.5 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, low confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 12:1–4 (11:2-Ps LXX) | Tractates 1.7.1 · Zeno of Verona | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362-380 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:1 LXX) | On the Holy Spirit 27.66 · Basil of Caesarea | allusion, low confidence | ca. 374–375 |
| Ps 12:1–8 (11:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 11 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 12:1 (11:1 LXX) | Book of Heresies 141.5 · Philastrius of Brescia | allusion, low confidence | ca. 380s |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | Letter 93.33 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 LXX) | Commentary on Jeremiah 2.50 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
| Ps 12:1 (11:2 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 2 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 12:2
They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 LXX) | PG 12:1199 (Ps 10–11 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.6 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 Vulg.) | On the Complaints of Job and David 4.34 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 383-390 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 LXX) | Letter 217.7 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 Vulg.) | Sermon 8.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 Vulg.) | Sermon 133.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 LXX) | On Lying 3 · Augustine of Hippo | echo, medium confidence | ca. 395 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 7.18 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 LXX) | On Marriage and Concupiscence 1.39 · Augustine of Hippo | echo, medium confidence | ca. 419–421 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 Vulg.) | Chapter 10 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 437-450 |
| Ps 12:2 (11:3 Vulg.) | Part 1, chapter 36 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 12:3
May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:3 (11:4 LXX) | 1 Clement 15.5 · Clement of Rome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100) |
| Ps 12:3 (11:4 LXX) | Miscellanies 4.6.33 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 12:3 (11:4 LXX) | PG 12:1199 (Ps 10–11 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:3–4 (11:4-Ps LXX) | Homily on 1 Samuel 1.14 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 12:3 (11:4 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 76 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century) |
| Ps 12:3 (11:4 LXX) | Homilies on the Psalms 14.1 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-378 |
Psalms 12:4
They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:4 (11:5 LXX) | 1 Clement 15.5 · Clement of Rome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100) |
| Ps 12:4 (11:5 LXX) | Miscellanies 4.6.33 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 12:4 (11:5 LXX) | PG 12:1201 (Ps 11 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:4 (11:5 LXX) | Against Marcellus 1.4.47 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 336–337 |
Psalms 12:5
“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | 1 Clement 15.6 · Clement of Rome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100) |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | 1 Clement 15.7 · Clement of Rome | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100) |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | Miscellanies 4.6.33 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | PG 12:1061 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | PG 12:1201 (Ps 11 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.6 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 14.3 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | Oration 14.35 · Gregory of Nazianzus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 5.19.6 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 12:5–6 (11:6-7 LXX) | The Lord's Sermon on the Mount 2.25 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 393–396 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 Vulg.) | Letters 37.3 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:5 (11:6 LXX) | Commentary on the Apostles' Creed 30 · Rufinus of Aquileia | quotation, high confidence | ca. 404 |
Psalms 12:6
The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Miscellanies 6.7.59 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 198–203 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | PG 12:1081 (Ps 1 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | PG 12:1201 (Ps 11 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Commentary on John 19.56 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Homilies on Exodus 9.3 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Homilies on Exodus 13.2 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Homilies on Numbers 9.1 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Homilies on Psalms 36-38 3.10 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Commentary on the Song of Songs 2.159 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 65 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew 15.8 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 246–248 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Commentary on Romans 2.13 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406) |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Preparation for the Gospel 13.14.1 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 313–324 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Oration 2.40 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Oration 41.3 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Letter 10.3 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | On the Christian Faith 2.0 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 378–380 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | On the Christian Faith 5.0 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 378–380 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Homily 3 · Gregory of Nyssa | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 379–394 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | On Tobit 61 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380-390 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Fragment 6 · Nicetas, bishop of Remesiana | allusion, low confidence | ca. 380–414 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | On the Duties of the Clergy 1.3 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–390 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 2.27.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 12.2.1 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 12.2.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Exposition of Psalm 118 12.42.2 · Ambrose | echo, low confidence | ca. 386-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Letter 55.31 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | On 1 Cor 7:2, section 1 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | On Joseph 46 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.43.1 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.62.1 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.5.4 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Sermon 50.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Poem 25, lines 97–128 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 393–431 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 13.21 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 18.10 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 20.6 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 23.7 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 40.8 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 42.1 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Letters 44.1 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Confessions 7.27 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Confessions 13.17 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | On the Spirit and the Letter 17 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 412 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | City of God 17.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | Commentary on Jeremiah 2.72 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 7 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
| Ps 12:6 (11:7 LXX) | The Conferences 14.17 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 12:7
You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:7 (11:8 LXX) | Letter 31.9 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 12:7 (11:8 LXX) | Letter 93.33 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 12:7 (11:8 LXX) | Letter 95.8 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 12:7 (11:8 LXX) | City of God 12.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 12:7 (11:8 LXX) | City of God 12.15 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
Psalms 12:8
The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 12:8 (11:9 LXX) | Oration 3.7 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 12:8 (11:9 LXX) | Letter 92.1 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 12:8 (11:9 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.54.3 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 12:8 (11:9 LXX) | City of God 12.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 12:8 (11:9 LXX) | City of God 12.15 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 12:8 (11:9 LXX) | City of God 12.18 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | 413–426 |