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Give the king thy judgments, O God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Give the king thy judgments, O God by William Knapp — Lyrics
Psalmus, in Salomonem.
Deus, judicium tuum regi da, et justitiam tuam filio regis;
judicare populum tuum in justitia, et pauperes tuos in judicio.
Suscipiant montes pacem populo, et colles justitiam.
Judicabit pauperes populi, et salvos faciet filios pauperum, et humiliabit
calumniatorem.
Et permanebit cum sole, et ante lunam, in generatione et generationem.
Descendet sicut pluvia in vellus, et sicut stillicidia stillantia super terram.
Orietur in diebus ejus justitia, et abundantia pacis, donec auferatur luna.
Et dominabitur a mari usque ad mare, et a flumine usque ad terminos orbis terrarum.
Coram illo procident Aethiopes, et inimici ejus terram lingent.
Reges Tharsis et insulae munera offerent; reges Arabum et Saba
dona adducent:
et adorabunt eum omnes reges terrae; omnes gentes servient ei.
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About Give the king thy judgments, O God
This anthem setting of Psalm 72 (71) offers a powerful prayer for righteous governance. Sung during services where the monarchy or other rulers are prayed for, its Latin text, also provided in English translation, calls for justice and peace to be established throughout the land under God's divine guidance. The music, for SATB choir, would have been a fitting addition to grand state occasions or solemn services of royal supplication. Knapp's composition aims to convey the solemnity and gravity of the text, offering a robust musical setting suitable for a well-established choir.
