Psalmus 93 (Vulgate) (= Psalm 94 in Hebrew numbering)Deus ultionum Dominus A psalm of moral protest, divine justice, and inner discernment. No truncation required. Versus 1 Deus ultionum Dominus; Deus ultionum libere egit.O Lord God of vengeance; God of vengeance, act openly. Word Notes: Versus 2 Exaltare, qui judicas terram; redde retributionem superbis.Rise up, O …
(= Psalm 94 in Hebrew numbering)Deus ultionum Dominus A psalm of moral protest, divine justice, and inner discernment. No truncation required. Versus 1 Deus ultionum Dominus; Deus ultionum libere egit.O Lord God of vengeance; God of vengeance, act openly. Word Notes: Versus 2 Exaltare, qui judicas terram; redde retributionem superbis.Rise up, O judge of the …
(= Psalm 93 in Hebrew numbering)Dominus regnavit A short, powerful psalm celebrating divine stability amid the chaos of the world. No truncation required. Versus 1 Dominus regnavit, decorem indutus est; indutus est Dominus fortitudinem, et præcinxit se.Etenim firmavit orbem terræ, qui non commovebitur. The Lord has reigned; he is clothed with splendour.The Lord is clothed …
Bonum est confiteri DominoIt is good to give thanks to the Lord — a psalm of praise, rhythm, and inward renewal. Versus 1 Bonum est confiteri Domino, et psallere nomini tuo, Altissime.It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing to your name, O Most High. Word Notes: Versus 2 Ad annuntiandum …
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