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Ich bin jung gewesen und bin alt worden, SWV 320
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ich bin jung gewesen und bin alt worden, SWV 320 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 Ich bin jung gewesen und bin alt worden, SWV 320
Heinrich Schütz was a pivotal figure in early Baroque music, and this motet showcases his expressive setting of sacred texts. Written for solo bass and bass voice, the work draws on Psalm 37, contrasting the fleeting nature of evildoers with the enduring faithfulness of those who trust in the Lord. The text, sung in both Latin and German, offers profound encouragement to place one's hope in divine providence and to persevere in righteousness. Schütz masterfully conveys the spiritual journey from admonition to steadfast faith, making this a powerful and introspective addition to a choral program.
