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Beati qui iniquitatis (Psalm 31)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beati qui iniquitatis (Psalm 31) by Giovanni Croce — Lyrics
Ipsi David intellectus. Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.
Beatus vir cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum, nec est in spiritu ejus dolus.
Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea, dum clamarem tota die.
Quoniam die ac nocte gravata est super me manus tua,
conversus sum in aerumna mea, dum configitur spina.
Delictum meum cognitum tibi feci, et injustitiam meam non abscondi.
Dixi: Confitebor adversum me injustitiam meam Domino; et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei.
Pro hac orabit ad te omnis sanctus in tempore opportuno.
Verumtamen in diluvio aquarum multarum, ad eum non approximabunt.
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About Beati qui iniquitatis (Psalm 31)
Giovanni Croce's motet Beati qui iniquitatis offers a rich sonic landscape for SATTTB choir. The composer crafts an intricate texture, exploring the interplay between the eight voice parts. This sacred Latin setting draws from Psalm 31, offering a profound meditation on sin, confession, and divine forgiveness. The text speaks of the blessedness of those whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered. It continues to explore the burden of unconfessed sin and the relief found in confessing to the Lord, who then grants remission. The music mirrors the text's journey from penitence to a hopeful reliance on God as a refuge from tribulation, creating a powerful devotional experience for both singers and listeners.
