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Deus, ne taceas (Psalm 83)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deus, ne taceas (Psalm 83) by Jens Klimek — Lyrics
Canticum Psalmi Asaph.
Deus, quis similis erit tibi? ne taceas, neque compescaris, Deus:
quoniam ecce inimici tui sonuerunt, et qui oderunt te extulerunt caput.
Super populum tuum malignaverunt consilium, et cogitaverunt adversus sanctos tuos.
Dixerunt: Venite, et disperdamus eos de gente,
et non memoretur nomen Israël ultra.
Quoniam cogitaverunt unanimiter; simul adversum te testamentum disposuerunt:
tabernacula Idumaeorum et Ismahelitae, Moab et Agareni,
Gebal, et Ammon, et Amalec; alienigenae cum habitantibus Tyrum.
Etenim Assur venit cum illis: facti sunt in adjutorium filiis Lot.
Fac illis sicut Madian et Sisarae, sicut Jabin in torrente Cisson.
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About Deus, ne taceas (Psalm 83)
This powerful setting of Psalm 83, Deus, ne taceas, is suitable for services or concerts when a robust and dynamic choral sound is desired. The text, taken from the Book of Psalms, is a plea to God not to remain silent in the face of enemies plotting against his people. The composer Jens Klimek crafts a dramatic and urgent motet for double choir (SSAATTBB), exploring the text's themes of conflict and divine intervention. The Latin lyrics lend a solemn weight to the prayer, making it a compelling choice for liturgical occasions or concert programmes seeking an expressive and profound sacred work. The intricate interplay between the two choirs creates a rich and resonant texture.
