Psalms 72 in the early church
283 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 72, 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 72:1
Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.2 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.3 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | PG 12:1069 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | PG 12:1517 (Ps 70–71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:1–2 (71:1-Ps LXX) | Commentary on John 1.193 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Commentary on John 1.194 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Commentary on John 1.195 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Homilies on Numbers 12.4 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 Vulg.) | On the Trinity 9 · Novatian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 240–250 |
| Ps 72:1–2 (71:1-Ps Vulg.) | To Quirinus 2.30 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) |
| Ps 72:1–2 (71:1-Ps Vulg.) | To Quirinus 3.33 · Cyprian of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 3.31 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 72:1–2 (71:1-Ps LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.2.3 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.18 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.23 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 9.13.10 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 26 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Letter 74.5 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Letter 121.2 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Letter 121.7 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 Vulg.) | On the Christian Faith 5.11 · Ambrose | echo, medium confidence | ca. 378–380 |
| Ps 72:1–20 (71:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 71 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 Vulg.) | Second Apology of David 22 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-397 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 48 · Evagrius of Gaul | allusion, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Letter 105.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:1 (71:1 LXX) | Against Jovinianus 1.5 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 393 |
| Ps 72:1–20 (71:1-Ps Vulg.) | City of God 17.8 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 72:1 | Commentary on Jeremiah 2.64 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
Psalms 72:2
May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:2 (71:2 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.3 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:2 (71:2 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:2 (71:2 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:2 (71:2 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 3.31 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 72:2 (71:2 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
Psalms 72:3
May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.3 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Against Parmenian the Donatist 2.5 · Optatus of Milevis | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–385 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 Vulg.) | Book of Rules 7 · Tyconius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 380 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Letter 140.71 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 1.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 1.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 72:3 (71:3 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 1.5 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
Psalms 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.3 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:4–5 (71:4-Ps LXX) | Commentary on John 6.287 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 7 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 LXX) | Tractates on Matthew 3.2 · Chromatius of Aquileia | quotation, high confidence | ca. 388–407 |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 Vulg.) | Letters 23.15 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:4 (71:4 Vulg.) | Letters 40.12 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 72:5
May they fear him as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains, through all generations.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.3 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 45.4 · Justin Martyr | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 76.7 · Justin Martyr | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:5–8 (71:5-8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.19 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.22 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:5–7 (71:5-7 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.24 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Oration I Against the Arians 41 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 339–346 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 7.2 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 12.11 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 Vulg.) | On the Trinity 12.34 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 356–360 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 Vulg.) | Second Apology of David 22 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-397 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 72:5 (71:5 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 49 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
Psalms 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.3 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | PG 12:1491 (Ps 64 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Homilies on Judges 8.4 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Divine Institutes 4.16.14 · Lactantius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 303–311 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 12.11 · Cyril of Jerusalem | quotation, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 15.1 · Cyril of Jerusalem | allusion, high confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 15.10 · Cyril of Jerusalem | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 67.10 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Oration 39.16 · Gregory of Nazianzus | allusion, low confidence | ca. 362–383 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Ancoratus 66.3 · Epiphanius of Salamis | quotation, high confidence | 374 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Homilies on Matthew 53.2 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Poem 25, lines 129–160 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 393–431 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Letters 11.8 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Letters 19.3 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 7 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Sermon 60 · Peter Chrysologus | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 LXX) | Sermon 143 · Peter Chrysologus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 425-450 |
| Ps 72:6 (71:6 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 18 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 72:7
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.4 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:7–8 (71:7-Ps LXX) | On First Principles 4.1.5 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398) |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Homilies on Judges 1.1 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Homilies on Psalms 36-38 2.6 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Against Celsus 2.30 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 248 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 37 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century) |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Commentary on Romans 10.9 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 244–246 (Rufinus's translation ca. 405–406) |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Divine Institutes 4.16.14 · Lactantius | quotation, high confidence | ca. 303–311 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Apology for Origen 5.1 · Pamphilus of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 308–310 (Rufinus's Latin about 397) |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Preparation for the Gospel 1.4.4 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 313–324 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.2.23 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.44 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 8.2.28 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:7–8 (71:7-8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 8.4.15 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 9.17.17 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Tricennial Oration (In Praise of Constantine) 16.7 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | 335–336 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Letter 55.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Homilies on Matthew 5.3 · John Chrysostom | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Hexameron (Exameron) 4.32 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 36.22.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.6.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.6.3 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 43.19.4 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 72:7 (71:7 Vulg.) | Commentary on Jeremiah 4.42 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 414-419 |
Psalms 72:8
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.4 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | PG 12:1071 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Homilies on Joshua 16.3 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Commentary on the Apocalypse 21.2 · Victorinus of Pettau | quotation, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Apology for Origen 5.1 · Pamphilus of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 308–310 (Rufinus's Latin about 397) |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.2.3 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.3.35 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 3.2.46 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.22 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.25 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.55 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 8.1.54 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 9.17.16 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Tricennial Oration (In Praise of Constantine) 16.7 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | 335–336 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 18.23 · Cyril of Jerusalem | allusion, low confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Against Parmenian the Donatist 2.1 · Optatus of Milevis | quotation, high confidence | ca. 366–385 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 Vulg.) | Second Apology of David 22 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-397 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 49 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Letter 66.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Letter 93.19 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Letter 105.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Letter 185.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Letter 199.47 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Letter 199.51 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Sermon 37.4 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | Sermon 37.12 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 Vulg.) | Sermon 288.2 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:8–11 (71:8-Ps Vulg.) | Sermon 358.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 Vulg.) | City of God 17.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
| Ps 72:8 (71:8 LXX) | City of God 18.54 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
Psalms 72:9
May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.4 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | Exhortation to the Greeks 10.106 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 190–200 |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | Homilies on Joshua 16.3 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:9–11 (71:9-Ps LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 5.4.19 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:9–10 (71:9-Ps LXX) | On the Trinity 4.38 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 356–360 |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | Letter 105.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:9 (71:9 LXX) | Sermon 231.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Psalms 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.4 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 Vulg.) | Against the Jews 9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 197–207 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 3.13 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 LXX) | Divine Institutes 7.24.15 · Lactantius | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 303–311 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 Vulg.) | Second Apology of David 22 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-397 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 LXX) | On Naboth 67 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386-390 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 LXX) | Letter 105.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:10–11 (71:10-Ps LXX) | Lines 258–288 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | 393 |
| Ps 72:10 (71:10 Vulg.) | Part 3, chapter 6 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.4 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | On First Principles 2.7.2 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220–230 (Rufinus's translation 398) |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | PG 12:1519 (Ps 71 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Fragment 109 on John 1:5 (Munich codex 208 appendix) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 226-254 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Homilies on Joshua 16.3 · Origen | allusion, high confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.2.3 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.3.35 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 3.2.46 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 8.1.54 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 8 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | On the Orthodox Faith against the Arians 3 · Gregory of Elvira | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360-392 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 144.1 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 106.44 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Second Apology of David 22 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 384-397 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 87.8 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 88.11 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 93.3 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 93.19 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 105.5 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 105.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 105.14 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 129.4 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 173.10 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Letter 185.20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 1.49.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Sermon 45.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Sermon 46.33 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Poem 24, lines 447–478 · Paulinus of Nola | echo, medium confidence | ca. 393–431 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Against Faustus the Manichaean 13.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 398–400 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | Against Faustus the Manichaean 22.76 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 398–400 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 LXX) | The Harmony of the Gospels 1.42 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 399–400 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Book 2, chapter 18 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 440-450 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Chapter 13 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 437-450 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Part 1, chapter 18 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
| Ps 72:11 (71:11 Vulg.) | Part 3, chapter 36 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 72:12
For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:12 (71:12 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.4 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:12 (71:12 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:12 (71:12 LXX) | Commentary on John 6.286 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 230–248 |
| Ps 72:12 (71:12 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 7 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 72:12 (71:12 LXX) | Oration 6.9 · Gregory of Nazianzus | echo, low confidence | ca. 362–383 |
Psalms 72:13
He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:13 (71:13 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.5 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:13 (71:13 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
Psalms 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:14 (71:14 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.5 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:14 (71:14 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 4.14 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:14 (71:14 Vulg.) | On Tobit 14 · Ambrose | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 380-390 |
| Ps 72:14 (71:14 LXX) | Sermon 216.5 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Psalms 72:15
Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:15 (71:15 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.5 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:15 (71:15 Vulg.) | Against the Jews 9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 197–207 |
| Ps 72:15 (71:15 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 3.13 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:15 (71:15 LXX) | PG 12:1521 (Ps 71–72 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:15 (71:15 LXX) | On the Trinity 4.38 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 356–360 |
| Ps 72:15 (71:15 LXX) | Against Jovinianus 1.5 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | 393 |
Psalms 72:16
May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:16 (71:16 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.5 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:16 (71:16 LXX) | PG 12:1521 (Ps 71–72 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:16 (71:16 LXX) | Commentary on the Apocalypse 21.3 · Victorinus of Pettau | quotation, high confidence | late 3rd century |
| Ps 72:16–17 (71:16-17 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.20 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:16 (71:16 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.26 · Eusebius of Caesarea | allusion, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
Psalms 72:17
May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 121.1 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 121.2 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Excerpts from Theodotus 20.1 · Clement of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 200 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | PG 12:1071 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | PG 12:1521 (Ps 71–72 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.2.4 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.3.35 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 3.2.46 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 7.3.55 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Oration I Against the Arians 41 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 339–346 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Catechetical Lecture 13.19 · Cyril of Jerusalem | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 350 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 Vulg.) | On the Trinity 12.34 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 356–360 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Letter 236 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 357–378 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 Vulg.) | Tractates on the Psalms 144.1 · Hilary of Poitiers | quotation, high confidence | ca. 360–367 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Altercatio, chapter 2, speech 47 · Evagrius of Gaul | quotation, high confidence | ca. 400 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Letter 93.20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 LXX) | Sermon 194.4 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 Vulg.) | Objection and reply 8 · Prosper of Aquitaine | quotation, high confidence | ca. 431-432 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 Vulg.) | Book 2, chapter 18 · Anonymous | quotation, high confidence | ca. 440-450 |
| Ps 72:17 (71:17 Vulg.) | Part 1, chapter 18 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Homilies on Numbers 15.2 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410) |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Martyrdom of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste 10 · Anonymous | allusion, medium confidence | 4th–5th century |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Letter 106.44 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Letter 32.2 · Augustine of Hippo | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Letter 93.20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Letter 144.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Letters 7.2 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Letters 15.4 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Letters 32.18 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Letters 44.4 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Letters 49.7 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | Confessions 4.24 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 397–401 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 Vulg.) | On the Trinity 1.6 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, medium confidence | ca. 399–419 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 91.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 72:18 (71:18 LXX) | The Conferences 12.12 · John Cassian | quotation, high confidence | ca. 426–429 |
Psalms 72:19
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 64.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 Vulg.) | Against Marcion 5.9 · Tertullian | quotation, high confidence | 207/208 (third edition, completed later) |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | PG 12:1071 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | Demonstration of the Gospel 2.2.4 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 314–324 |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | Letter 106.44 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | Letter 93.20 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 386–430 |
| Ps 72:19 (71:19 LXX) | Explanation of Twelve Psalms 40.37.3 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-397 |
Psalms 72:20
Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 LXX) | Dialogue with Trypho 34.6 · Justin Martyr | quotation, high confidence | ca. 155–160 |
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 LXX) | PG 12:1055 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 LXX) | PG 12:1069 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 LXX) | PG 12:1071 · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 LXX) | Letter 23.1 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 LXX) | Book of Heresies 130.4 · Philastrius of Brescia | allusion, high confidence | ca. 380s |
| Ps 72:20 (71:20 Vulg.) | On the Complaints of Job and David 3.2 · Ambrose | allusion, high confidence | ca. 383-390 |