Translation of the song BWV 244 Matthäus Passion 35 Geduld! Geduld! artist Johann Sebastian Bach

35. Arie T (Chor II)

35. Arie T (Chor II)

Geduld, Geduld!

Forbear, Forbear!

Wenn mich falsche Zungen stechen.

Though deceiving tongues may sting me!

Leid ich wider meine Schuld

Though I suffer, innocent,

Schimpf und Spott,

Mocking scorn,

Ei, so mag der liebe Gott

Ah, then may the beloved God

Meines Herzens Unschuld rächen.

Give my guiltless heart its vengeance.