Psalms 20 in the early church
61 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 20, 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 20:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:1 (19:2 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.14 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 20:1 (19:2 LXX) | PG 12:1245 (Ps 18–19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:1–2 (19:2-Ps LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.10 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 20:1 (19:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 17 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 20:1 (19:2 LXX) | Letter 106.11 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 20:1–9 (19:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 19 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
Psalms 20:2
May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:2 (19:3 LXX) | PG 12:1245 (Ps 18–19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 20:3
May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 LXX) | PG 12:1245 (Ps 18–19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 LXX) | PG 12:1247 (Ps 19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 LXX) | PG 12:1497 (Ps 65 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 LXX) | Homilies on Leviticus 5.12 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.11 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 LXX) | Letter 64.1 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 Vulg.) | On Cain and Abel 2.17 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 375-378 |
| Ps 20:3 (19:4 Vulg.) | Letters 13.23 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 20:4
May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 LXX) | PG 12:1247 (Ps 19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 Vulg.) | Letter 21.3 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | 249/250–258 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.12 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 LXX) | Letter 106.11 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.6.5 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 LXX) | Apostolic Constitutions 8.15.7 · Anonymous | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.13.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 Vulg.) | Sermon 394.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 Vulg.) | Letters 21.6 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 20:4 (19:5 Vulg.) | Letters 51.1 · Paulinus of Nola | echo, low confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 20:5
May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:5 (19:6 LXX) | PG 12:1247 (Ps 19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:5 (19:6 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.11 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 20:5–6 (19:6-Ps LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.9 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 20:5 (19:6 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.13 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
Psalms 20:6
Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:6 (19:7 LXX) | PG 12:1125 (Ps 3 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:6 (19:7 LXX) | PG 12:1247 (Ps 19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:6 (19:7 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.11 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 20:6 (19:7 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 4.16.14 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 20:6 (19:7 LXX) | Sermon 45.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Psalms 20:7
Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 Vulg.) | On the Crown 13 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 211 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Commentary on John 1.279 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 20:7 (20:8 LXX) | On Prayer 13.3 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 233–234 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Homilies on Joshua 15.3 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 26 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century) |
| Ps 20:7–8 (19:8-Ps Vulg.) | To Fortunatus 10 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | 253 or 257 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 4 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Oration I Against the Arians 40 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 339–346 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Life of Antony 39 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–360 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Against Arius 1.7 · Marius Victorinus | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 357–362 |
| Ps 20:7–8 (19:8-Ps LXX) | Liber Orsiesii 34 · Orsiesius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380-390 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | On Naboth 65 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-390 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 35.29.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 40.31.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 20:7 (19:8 LXX) | Life of Hilarion 6 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390–392 |
| Ps 20:7–8 (19:8-Ps Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 17 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 20:8
They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | PG 12:1247 (Ps 19 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 26 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century) |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | Church History 10.4.30 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 4 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | On Naboth 65 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-390 |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 35.29.3 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 40.31.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 20:8 (19:9 LXX) | On Catechizing the Uninstructed 3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 399–405 |
Psalms 20:9
O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 20:9 (19:10 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 64.1 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 200 |
| Ps 20:9 (19:10 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 4 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 20:9 (19:10 LXX) | Letter 106.11 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |