Psalm 119:164

Ambrose of Milan

• Ambrose of Milan, Concerning Virgins III.4Book III

  “For if the prophet says, “Seven times a day have I praised Thee,” though he was busy with the affairs of a kingdom, what ought we to do, who read: “Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation”?” — editor's note: Ps. cxix. [cxviii.] 164.

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Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 119

  “Such was, assuredly, the conduct of the Psalmist, who saith, “Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous judgments” (ver. 164).” — the author cites it

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• Augustine of Hippo, The City of God XI.31Book XI

  “Again, “Seven times a day will I praise Thee,” which elsewhere is expressed thus, “I will bless the Lord at all times.”” — editor's note: Ps. cxix. 164.

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John Cassian

• John Cassian, The Institutes III.4Book III

  “…that number which the blessed David indicates (although it can be taken spiritually): “Seven times a day do I praise Thee because of Thy righteous judgments.”” — editor's note: Ps. cxviii. (cxix.) 164.

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• Proverbs 24:16

  Cited together in The City of God XI.31.

• Isaiah 11:2

  Cited together in The City of God XI.31.

• Matthew 4:4

  Cited together in Concerning Virgins III.4.

• Matthew 26:41

  Cited together in Concerning Virgins III.4.

• John 16:13

  Cited together in The City of God XI.31.

• 1 Corinthians 13:10

  Cited together in The City of God XI.31.

• Revelation 3:1

  Cited together in The City of God XI.31.

• Psalm 34:1

  Cited together in The City of God XI.31.