Bendita Sabedoria (Blessed Wisdom) – (Proverbs 1:20, 20:15, 4:7, 24:5, 3:13; Psalm 90:12) – Heitor Villa-Lobos

Proverbs 1:20, 20:15, 4:7, 24:5, 3:13; Psalm 90:12 [Portuguese]

²⁰ Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets

¹⁵ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

⁷ Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

⁵ A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

¹³ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

¹² So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Bendita Sabedoria (1958), composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)

I. Sapientia foris praedicat

II. Vas pretiosum

III. Principium sapientiae

IV. Vir sapiens

V. Beatus homo

VI. Dexteram tuam

Choir: SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart
Conductor: Marcus Creed