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Eripe me de inimicis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Eripe me de inimicis by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
In finem, ne disperdas. David in tituli inscriptione.
Si vere utique justitiam loquimini, recta judicate,
filii hominum.
Etenim in corde iniquitates operamini; in terra injustitias manus vestrae concinnant.
Alienati sunt peccatores a vulva;
erraverunt ab utero: locuti sunt falsa.
Furor illis secundum similitudinem serpentis, sicut aspidis surdae et obturantis aures suas,
quae non exaudiet vocem incantantium, et venefici incantantis sapienter.
Deus conteret dentes eorum in ore ipsorum; molas leonum confringet Dominus.
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About Eripe me de inimicis
This powerful motet by Jacob Handl, Eripe me de inimicis, is a dramatic plea for deliverance from enemies. Scored for SSATB voices, it draws on a Latin text that vividly portrays the wicked machinations of sinners and their ultimate downfall. The music likely reflects the turbulent emotional landscape of the text, moving from urgent supplication to a resolute depiction of divine judgment. It would be a compelling choice for a service or concert during Lent or any time that calls for reflection on sin, repentance, and God's justice. The rich vocal texture of the SSATB setting allows for a full and resonant exploration of the text's intense message, making it a significant work for a well-balanced choir.
