Justus es Domine (Orlando di Lasso)

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• (Posted 2026-01-07)  CPDL #88014: 

• Original key (high chiavette):        

• Transposed down a fourth:      

Editor: Pothárn Imre (submitted 2026-01-07).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 58 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed from Magnum opus musicum. Original note values.

• (Posted 2015-05-09)  CPDL #35353:        (Finale 2008)

Editor: André Vierendeels (submitted 2015-05-09).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 81 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: from the 1604 version of Magnum opus musicum, published by Lassus' sons.

General Information

Title: Justus es Domine
Composer: Orlando di Lasso
Lyricist:

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1575 in Liber mottetarum 3 vocum, no. 17
    2nd published: 1604 in Magnum opus musicum, no. 33
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Original text and translations

Latin text Justus es, Domine, et rectum judicium tuum; mandasti justitiam, testimonia tua, et veritatem tuam nimis. (Ps. CXVIII:137–38)

English translation Thou art just, O Lord, and thy judgment is righteous; thou hast commanded justice, thy testimonies, and thy truth exceedingly. Translation by St Ann choir

Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 119.