Versa est in luctum

Settings by composers

Alonso Lobo SATTTB or AATBBB Derrick Gerarde SAATTB Andrea Rota SATTB

José de Torres SATB Sebastian de Vivanco

Original text and translations

Latin text Versa est in luctum cithara mea, et organum meum in vocem flentium. Parce mihi Domine, nihil enim sunt dies mei. Cutis mea denigrata est super me et ossa mea aruerunt. Portuguese translation Minha harpa voltou-se ao luto e minha flauta à voz dos que choram. Apiedai-vos de mim, Senhor, pois como nada são os meus dias.

English translation My harp is tuned for lamentation, and my flute to the voice of those who weep. Spare me, O Lord, for my days are as nothing. My skin is become black upon me, and my bones are dried up. Spanish translation Vuelta está al luto mi cítara y mi órgano a la voz de los que lloran. Ten consideración de mí, Señor, pues nada son mis días.