Translation of the song RV 644 Juditha triumphans II, 1. Summi Regis in mente. artist Antonio Vivaldi

RECITATIVO

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OZIA

OZIA

Summi Regis in mente

The highest mysteries of the greatest of Kings

Mihi sunt alta arcana: hostis Tyranni,

are in my knowledge: I foresee that our tyrant enemy

Bellatoris iniqui

the fell warrior,

Prope, caelo favente,

will soon, through the grace of heaven,

Fata extrema prevideo.

meet his doom.

Deus Abraam

God of Abraham,

Exercfium Deus es, potens in bello,

you are God of hosts, mighty in battle;

Tuo nomini inimicarli

by your name and the power

Virtute dexterae tuae dissipa Gentem.

of your right hand, scatter the foreign enemy.

Te supplices precamur:

We humble pray you:

Tibi gloria

may the coming victory of your devoted people

Sit diligentium te nova Victoria.

be to your greater glory.