Psalm 14 (53) - Dupuis, Marc Charles

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"Psalms 14 and 53 are to a large extent identical. Both are part of the Genevan Psalter. The melody that is the basis of my composition most likely dates back to the sixteenth century. In my composition I have included both a Dutch and an English translation. The composition contains classical and modern arrangements of the melody and text. The Dutch translation is that of Jacobus Revius (1640), the English translation is that of W. van der Kamp (1972)."

⌛ Period → Renaissance ◈ Genre / Form → Unknown

♯ Key C minor

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Advanced

↕ Range C2 – G5

♩ Tempo andante moderato (84)

◷ Duration ~7 min 29 sec

¶ Language → English

Measures 166

Texture mixed texture

Parts 6

Instruments SATB

Pages 33

CPDL # 67138

Editor Marc Charles Dupuis

Posted 2021-12-15

License CPDL License

♫Pitch Ranges

SOPRANO

C4 – G5

ALTO

G3 – D-5

TENOR

C3 – G4

BASS

C2 – D4

Piano (for rehearsal only)

C2 – G4

¶Lyrics / Text

1. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their horrid deeds they cherish; Not one of them does good, and just men perish. None calls upon the LORD, none sings His laud Or fears His rod. 2. The LORD looks down from heaven’s holy throne To see if there are any that act wisely. O God, not one seeks Thee; they all despise Thee: See how the sons of men, to evil prone, Thy law disown.