Laboravi in gemitu

General information

Source of text is Psalm 6:7 (Vulgate).

Settings by composers

• Carlo Gesualdo SATTB
• Philippe Rogier SSAATB
• Thomas Morley SSAATB
• Thomas Weelkes SSAATB

Text and translations

Latin text 6:7  Laboravi in gemitu meo; lavabo per singulas noctes lectum meum: lacrimis meis stratum meum rigabo.

English translation 6:6  I am weary of my groaning; every night wash I my bed: and water my couch with my tears.