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Erzürn dich nicht so sehre, SWV 134
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Erzürn dich nicht so sehre, SWV 134 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Psalmus ipsi David. Noli aemulari in malignantibus, neque zelaveris facientes iniquitatem:
quoniam tamquam foenum velociter arescent, et quemadmodum olera herbarum cito decident.
Spera in Domino, et fac bonitatem; et inhabita terram, et pasceris in divitiis ejus.
Delectare in Domino, et dabit tibi petitiones cordis tui.
Revela Domino viam tuam, et spera in eo, et ipse faciet.
Et educet quasi lumen justitiam tuam, et judicium tuum tamquam meridiem.
Subditus esto Domino, et ora eum. Noli aemulari in eo
qui prosperatur in via sua; in homine faciente injustitias.
Desine ab ira, et derelinque furorem; noli aemulari ut maligneris.
Quoniam qui malignantur exterminabuntur; sustinentes autem Dominum, ipsi haereditabunt terram.
Et adhuc pusillum, et non erit peccator; et quaeres locum ejus,
et non invenies.
Mansueti autem haereditabunt terram, et delectabuntur in multitudine pacis.
Observabit peccator justum, et stridebit super eum dentibus suis.
Dominus autem irridebit eum, quoniam prospicit quod veniet dies ejus.
Gladium evaginaverunt peccatores; intenderunt arcum suum: ut dejiciant pauperem et inopem,
ut trucident rectos corde.
Gladius eorum intret in corda ipsorum, et arcus eorum confringatur.
Melius est modicum justo, super divitias peccatorum multas:
quoniam brachia peccatorum conterentur: confirmat autem justos Dominus.
Novit Dominus dies immaculatorum, et haereditas eorum in aeternum erit.
Non confundentur in tempore malo, et in diebus famis saturabuntur:
quia peccatores peribunt. Inimici vero Domini mox ut honorificati fuerint et exaltati, deficientes quemadmodum fumus deficient.
Mutuabitur peccator, et non solvet; justus autem miseretur et tribuet:
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About Erzürn dich nicht so sehre, SWV 134
Heinrich Schütz's setting of Erzürn dich nicht so sehre, SWV 134, is a powerful sacred choral work for SATB voices. Based on Psalm 37, the text, presented in German and Latin, offers solace and guidance. It encourages listeners to refrain from envy of wrongdoers, assuring them that wickedness is fleeting. Instead, the psalm urges faith in the Lord, kindness, and patience, promising that righteousness will ultimately prevail. Schütz, a towering figure in early German Baroque music, crafts a compelling musical interpretation of these timeless words. This hymn-like piece would serve as a profound meditation for any choir, resonating with its message of enduring faith and divine justice.
