Psalm 137:4

Ambrose of Milan

• Ambrose of Milan, Concerning Repentance II.11Book II

  “As David says in the Psalm lately quoted: “We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof;” and again: “How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?”” — editor's note: Ps. cxxxvii. [cxxxvi.] 2, 4.

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Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 137

  ““How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” (ver. 4).” — the author cites it

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Jerome

• Jerome, Letters Letter 45

  “I was a fool in wishing to sing the Lord’s song in a strange land, and in leaving Mount Sinai, to seek the help of Egypt.” — editor's note: Ps. cxxxvii. 4.

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Tertullian

• Tertullian, To His Wife II.6Book II

  “From the tavern, I suppose, she who sups upon God will hear somewhat!” — editor's note: So Oehler understands (apparently) the meaning to be. The translator is inclined to think that, adopting Oehler’s reading, we may perhaps take the “Dei” with…

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• Matthew 4:17

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• Luke 1:38

  Cited together in To His Wife II.6.

• Romans 2:4

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• Romans 9:13

  Cited together in Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 137.

• 1 Corinthians 6:1

  Cited together in To His Wife II.6.

• 1 Corinthians 6:2

  Cited together in To His Wife II.6.

• Ephesians 5:19

  Cited together in To His Wife II.6.

• Genesis 3:9

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• Genesis 3:21

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• Genesis 3:24

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• Genesis 4:7

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• Exodus 3:5

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• 2 Samuel 18:33

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.

• Psalm 65:3

  Cited together in Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 137.

• Psalm 95:6

  Cited together in Concerning Repentance II.11.