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Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 (10bc)

A Song for the King's Wedding

August 15, 2026

The Coronation of the Virgin, Diego Velázquez
The Coronation of the Virgin, Diego Velázquez, 1635-1636Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
Christ and the Father hold a crown of flowers over Mary, the dove of the Spirit above her, as she is raised in glory at the King’s side.At your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir … The princess is decked in her chamber with gold-woven robes; in many-coloured robes she is led to the king.Diego VelázquezCourt painter to Philip IV of Spain.Museo Nacional del Prado, MadridMuseo Nacional del Prado, Madrid.Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 1:39-56Lk 1:39-56
Second Reading1 Cor. 15:20-271 Cor 15:20-27
First ReadingRev. 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10abRev 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
Responsorial PsalmPs. 45:10, 11, 12, 16 (10bc)Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 (10bc)

Overview & Insights

"My heart overflows with a goodly theme; I address my verses to the king." (Psalm 45:1)

A royal wedding song addressed to the king, praising his grace and majesty and his throne of righteousness, then describing the splendor of the bride and the celebration of the day.

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Commentary

Psalm 45: A Royal Wedding SongPs 45: A Royal Wedding Song Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the royal wedding psalm.

Psalm 45:10 CommentariesPs 45:10 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregates classic commentaries on the queen at the king's right hand in one place.

Background & Word Study

Psalms 45 in HebrewPs 45 in Hebrew Sefaria

The Hebrew text with English alongside and classical Jewish commentaries.

Psalm 45 Hebrew InterlinearPs 45 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub

Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the wedding song.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Psalm 45Catena on Ps 45 Catena

Patristic comments verse by verse on the royal bride and the king.

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