Psalms 38 in the early church

205 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 38, 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 38:1

A Psalm of David, for remembrance. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.

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Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)Commentary on John 6.300 · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 38:1–3 (37:1-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 6.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:1 (37:1 LXX)Letter to Marcellinus 15 · Athanasius of Alexandriaallusion, high confidenceuncertain, after 335
Ps 38:1 (37:1 Vulg.)Tractates on the Psalms 69.1 · Hilary of Poitiersallusion, medium confidenceca. 360–367
Ps 38:1–22 (37:1-Ps LXX)Psalm 37 · Apollinaris of Laodiceaquotation, high confidenceuncertain (fourth to sixth century)
Ps 38:1 (37:1 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.2.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.13.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.19.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.19.4 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.56.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:1 (37:2 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.57.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:2

For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me.

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Ps 38:2 (37:3 LXX)PG 12:1373 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:2 (37:3 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.30.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:2 (37:3 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.20.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:2 (37:3 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.20.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:2 (37:3 Vulg.)Letters 40.4 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, medium confidenceca. 394–413

Psalms 38:3

There is no soundness in my body because of Your anger; there is no rest in my bones because of my sin.

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Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)PG 12:1065 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)PG 12:1373 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 6.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:3–6 (37:4-Ps LXX)Letter 121.8 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.26.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.27.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)On the Grace of Christ and On Original Sin 2.29 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence418
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)On the Soul and Its Origin 4.23 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 419–420
Ps 38:3 (37:4 Vulg.)Sermon 45 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 38:3 (37:4 LXX)The Conferences 12.6 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 38:4

For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear.

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Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Eclogae on Exodus-Judges, column 289 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)PG 12:1377 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Exhortation to Martyrdom 39 · Origenallusion, medium confidence235
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Homily on Isaiah 6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 235–250
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Homilies on Numbers 23.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:4–5 (37:5-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 6.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Commentary on Romans 6.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Homilies on Matthew 38.2 · John Chrysostomquotation, high confidenceca. 390
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 35.9.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.29.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 48.9.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:4 (37:5 Vulg.)Letters 12.10 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 38:4 (37:5 Vulg.)Letters 23.20 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 38:4 (37:5 Vulg.)Letters 40.4 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 38:4 (37:5 Vulg.)Confessions 13.49 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 38:4 (37:5 Vulg.)Sermon 3 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 38:4 (37:5 Vulg.)Sermon 44 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 38:4 (37:5 LXX)Sermon 104 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450

Psalms 38:5

My wounds are foul and festering because of my sinful folly.

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Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)On the Psalms, fragment 1 · Hippolytus of Romequotation, high confidenceca. 200–235
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Fragments on Genesis, column 123 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)PG 12:1377 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Commentary on John 20.414 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 230–248
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)On Prayer 33.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 233–234
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Homilies on Leviticus 5.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Homily on the Song of Songs 1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–250
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Homily on the Song of Songs 2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240–250
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Commentary on Romans 6.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Symposium 1.1 · Methodius of Olympusquotation, high confidencelate 3rd century
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Oration 14.36 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Oration 39.16 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Letter 122.3 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.30.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.31.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.55.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.57.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:5 (37:6 Vulg.)Letters 40.4 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 38:5 (37:6 LXX)The Conferences 3.8 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 38:6

I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning.

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Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)PG 12:1377 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenallusion, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)On Prayer 33.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 233–234
Ps 38:6–10 (37:7-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 6.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Homilies on Jeremiah 20.8 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Commentary on Romans 6.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Oration 9.1 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Oration 39.16 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.32.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.34.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.35.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:6 (37:7 Vulg.)Sermon 44 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 38:6 (37:7 LXX)The Conferences 12.6 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 38:7

For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body.

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Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.20.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.33.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.33.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.33.4 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:7 (37:8 Vulg.)Sermon 182.4 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)Historia monachorum, chapter 29 · Rufinus of Aquileiaquotation, medium confidenceGreek original ca. 394-395; Rufinus's Latin ca. 404-406
Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)Commentary on Jeremiah 1.9 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 414-419
Ps 38:7 (37:8 Vulg.)Sermon 45 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450
Ps 38:7 (37:8 LXX)The Conferences 12.6 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 38:8

I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.

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Ps 38:8 (37:9 LXX)PG 12:1175 (Ps 6 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:8 (37:9 LXX)Homilies on Jeremiah 20.8 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 240
Ps 38:8 (37:9 Vulg.)On the Christian Faith 5.8 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 378–380
Ps 38:8 (37:9 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.33.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:8 (37:9 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.36.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:8 (37:9 Vulg.)Confessions 7.11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 397–401

Psalms 38:9

O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.

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Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Fragments on Proverbs, column 167 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Fragments on Proverbs, column 187 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Commentary on Romans 7.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406)
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Oration 40.40 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Letter 130.20 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Letter 130.27 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, high confidenceca. 386–430
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.33.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.37.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.38.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.38.4 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Sermon 25.5 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 38:9 (37:10 Vulg.)Sermon 159.1 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 391-430
Ps 38:9 (37:10 Vulg.)Confessions 7.11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Tractates on the Gospel of John 34.7 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 406–420
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)City of God 20.17 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidence413–426
Ps 38:9 (37:10 LXX)Enchiridion (Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Love) 65 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 421–423

Psalms 38:10

My heart pounds, my strength fails, and even the light of my eyes has faded.

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Ps 38:10 (37:11 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.33.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:10 (37:11 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.39.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:10 (37:11 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.41.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:10 (37:11 Vulg.)Confessions 7.11 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 397–401
Ps 38:10 (37:11 LXX)On the Trinity 12.8 · Augustine of Hippoallusion, medium confidenceca. 399–419
Ps 38:10 (37:11 LXX)On the Trinity 14.14 · Augustine of Hippoquotation, high confidenceca. 399–419
Ps 38:10 (37:11 Vulg.)Sermon 3 · Peter Chrysologusquotation, high confidenceca. 425-450

Psalms 38:11

My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance.

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Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Against Heresies 4.33.12 · Irenaeus of Lyonsallusion, medium confidenceca. 180–190
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:11–12 (37:12-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Catechetical Lecture 13.7 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)History of the Arians 47 · Athanasius of Alexandriaecho, medium confidenceca. 357
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Oration 6.3 · Gregory of Nazianzusquotation, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Oration 26.16 · Gregory of Nazianzusallusion, high confidenceca. 362–383
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.58.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.42.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.42.6 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.43.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.55.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:11 (37:12 Vulg.)Letters 11.3 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 38:11 (37:12 LXX)Commentary on the Apostles' Creed 20 · Rufinus of Aquileiaquotation, high confidenceca. 404

Psalms 38:12

Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.

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Ps 38:12 (37:13 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:12 (37:13 LXX)PG 12:1379 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:12–13 (37:13-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:12 (37:13 LXX)On the Duties of the Clergy 1.10 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
Ps 38:12 (37:13 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.42.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:12 (37:13 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.43.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:12 (37:13 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.44.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:13

But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth.

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Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)PG 12:1471 (Ps 57 LXX) · Origenallusion, medium confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Exhortation to Martyrdom 8 · Origenquotation, high confidence235
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Homilies on Exodus 3.2 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:13–15 (37:14-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.3 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Catechetical Lecture 13.16 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
Ps 38:13–14 (37:14-Ps LXX)Life of Antony 27 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Life of Antony 39 · Athanasius of Alexandriaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–360
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Letter 17.1 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Letter 108.18 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Homily 7 · Gregory of Nyssaquotation, high confidenceca. 379–394
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)On the Duties of the Clergy 1.10 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)On the Duties of the Clergy 2.7 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 386–390
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.42.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.45.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.72.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:13 (37:14 Vulg.)Letters 15.4 · Paulinus of Nolaallusion, high confidenceca. 394–413
Ps 38:13 (37:14 LXX)Commentary on the Apostles' Creed 22 · Rufinus of Aquileiaquotation, high confidenceca. 404
Ps 38:13 (37:14 Vulg.)The Institutes 4.41 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 419–426

Psalms 38:14

I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.

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Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Exhortation to Martyrdom 8 · Origenquotation, high confidence235
Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Catechetical Lecture 13.16 · Cyril of Jerusalemquotation, high confidenceca. 350
Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Letter 223 · Basil of Caesareaquotation, high confidenceca. 357–378
Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Letter 17.1 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 370–419
Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.42.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Apology against Rufinus 1.31 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 401–402
Ps 38:14 (37:15 LXX)Commentary on the Apostles' Creed 22 · Rufinus of Aquileiaquotation, high confidenceca. 404
Ps 38:14 (37:15 Vulg.)Commentary on Jeremiah 5.60 · Jeromequotation, high confidenceca. 414-419

Psalms 38:15

I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.

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Ps 38:15 (37:16 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.47.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:15 (37:16 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.47.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:16

For I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”

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Ps 38:16 (37:17 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:16 (37:17 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.4 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:16 (37:17 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.47.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:16 (37:17 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.47.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:16 (37:17 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.48.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:16 (37:17 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.48.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:17

For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me.

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Ps 38:17 (37:18 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.5 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:17 (37:18 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.48.2 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:17 (37:18 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.50.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:17 (37:18 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.51.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:17 (37:18 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.32.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:18

Yes, I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.

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Ps 38:18 (37:19 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.1 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:18 (37:19 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.6 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:18 (37:19 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:18 (37:19 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.51.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:18 (37:19 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.57.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:18 (37:19 Vulg.)The Conferences 20.7 · John Cassianquotation, high confidenceca. 426–429

Psalms 38:19

Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason.

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Ps 38:19 (37:20 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:19 (37:20 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.7 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:19 (37:20 LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.8 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:19 (37:20 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.52.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:19 (37:20 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.52.3 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:19 (37:20 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.53.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:20

Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good.

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Ps 38:20 (37:21 LXX)On Pascha 72 · text not on this site · Melito of Sardisallusion, medium confidenceca. 160-180
Ps 38:20 (37:21 LXX)On Pascha 90 · text not on this site · Melito of Sardisallusion, medium confidenceca. 160-180
Ps 38:20 (37:21 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:20–22 (37:21-Ps LXX)Homilies on Psalms 36-38 7.9 · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
Ps 38:20 (37:21 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.52.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:20 (37:21 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.54.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:20 (37:21 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.58.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:20 (37:21 Vulg.)Letters 38.3 · Paulinus of Nolaquotation, high confidenceca. 394–413

Psalms 38:21

Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God.

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Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)PG 12:1367 (Ps 37 LXX) · Origenquotation, high confidenceca. 220-254
Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)Exposition of Psalm 118 1.18.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 386-397
Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.55.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.56.1 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.57.4 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.58.1 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397
Ps 38:21 (37:22 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.9.2 · Ambrosequotation, high confidenceca. 387-397

Psalms 38:22

Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior.

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Ps 38:22 (37:23 LXX)Explanation of Twelve Psalms 37.57.4 · Ambroseallusion, high confidenceca. 387-397