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Antonio VivaldiNisi Dominus, RV 608 Motet for contralto voice with instruments and basso continuoText: Psalm 126Video part 2:IV. Cum Dederit V. Sicut Sagittae VI. Beatus VirIn this video:Philippe Jaroussky, countertenorEnsemble Matheus,Conducted by Jean-Christophe SpinosiThéâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris6 December 2008Latin Text:Cum dederit dilectis suis somnum:ecce haereditas Domini filii,merces fructus ventris.Sicut sagittae in manu potentis:ita filii excussorum.Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium suum ex ipsis:non confundetur, cum loquetur inimicis suis in porta.Translation:When he has given sleep to his beloved:behold, children are a heritage from the Lord;the fruit of the womb is a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,so are the children of those who have been cast out.Happy is the man whose desire is satisfied with them:he shall not be confounded, when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
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