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Delectare in Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Delectare in Domino by Philipp Dulichius — 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 Delectare in Domino
Philipp Dulichius's motet Delectare in Domino is a setting of a Latin text drawn from the Psalms. The composer's work fits within the rich tradition of sacred choral music. This piece is written for a substantial choir of seven parts: two sopranos, three tenors, and two basses. The text, beginning with 'Noli aemulari in malignantibus', offers counsel against envying the wicked, instead encouraging trust in the Lord. It speaks of finding delight in God and allowing Him to grant the heart's desires, urging a patient and righteous path. The music would have been composed for use in Lutheran church services, reflecting the devotional and educational aims of the period. The voicing allows for full, resonant harmonies and expressive textual interpretation.
