Translation of the song RV 608 I Nisi Dominus. Allegro (sol minore). artist Antonio Vivaldi
Latin
RV 608 I Nisi Dominus. Allegro (sol minore).
English translation
Unless the Lord
Nisi Dominus aedificaverit domum,
Unless the Lord build the house,
in vanum laboraverunt, qui aedificant eam.
they have laboured in vain who build it.
Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem
Unless the Lord keep the city,
frustra vigilat qui custodiat eam.
The watchmen waketh but in vain.