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Psalm 143: 1-2 [German] – Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

Original German text:

Herr, erhöre mein Gebet, vernimm mein Flehen um deiner Treue willen, erhöre mich um deiner Gerechtigkeit willen, und geh nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht; denn vor dir ist kein Lebendiger gerecht.

The seventh penitential psalm of Martin Luther, translated into German and printed in Wittenberg (1525)
The seventh penitential psalm of Martin Luther, translated into German and printed in Wittenberg (1525) – Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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“Herr, erhöre mein Gebet,” Op. 63, no. 2, for SATB choir, composed by Johann Christian Friedrich Schneider (1786-1853).

Psalm 143: Friedrich Schneider (1786-1853): Herr, erhöre mein Gebet für Chor a cappella

Sung by sirventes berlin, conducted by Stefan Schuck

Sheet music available for purchase at Carus-Verlag