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Herr, hader mit den Hadern mein, SWV 132
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Herr, hader mit den Hadern mein, SWV 132 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Ipsi David. Judica, Domine, nocentes me;
expugna impugnantes me.
Apprehende arma et scutum, et exsurge in adjutorium mihi.
Effunde frameam, et conclude adversus eos qui persequuntur me; dic animae meae:
Salus tua ego sum.
Confundantur et revereantur quaerentes animam meam;
avertantur retrorsum et confundantur cogitantes mihi mala.
Fiant tamquam pulvis ante faciem venti, et angelus Domini coartans eos.
Fiat via illorum tenebrae et lubricum, et angelus Domini persequens eos.
Quoniam gratis absconderunt mihi interitum laquei sui;
supervacue exprobraverunt animam meam.
Veniat illi laqueus quem ignorat, et captio quam abscondit apprehendat
eum, et in laqueum cadat in ipsum.
Anima autem mea exsultabit in Domino, et delectabitur super salutari suo.
Omnia ossa mea dicent: Domine, quis similis tibi? eripiens inopem de manu fortiorum
ejus; egenum et pauperem a diripientibus eum.
Surgentes testes iniqui, quae ignorabam interrogabant me.
Retribuebant mihi mala pro bonis, sterilitatem animae meae.
Ego autem, cum mihi molesti essent, induebar cilicio; humiliabam in jejunio animam meam,
et oratio mea in sinu meo convertetur.
Quasi proximum et quasi fratrem nostrum sic conplacebam;
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About Herr, hader mit den Hadern mein, SWV 132
Heinrich Schütz's Herr, hader mit den Hadern mein, SWV 132 is a sacred setting for SATB voices. The text, presented in a combination of Latin and German, draws from Psalm 35, a plea for divine intervention against enemies. The music reflects the dramatic and emotional intensity of the psalm, with the choir powerfully conveying the verses' supplication and imprecation. This piece is a significant example of German sacred music from the Baroque era, showcasing Schütz's mastery in setting biblical texts with profound musical expression. Its blend of textual urgency and vocal richness makes it a compelling choice for performance.
