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

A Song for the King's Wedding

August 15, 2027

Assumption of the Virgin, Titian
Assumption of the Virgin, Titian, 1516–1518Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice
Nearly seven metres high over the high altar of the Frari, where it has hung since 1518. The friars nearly rejected it; Titian's reputation was made the day it was unveiled.The king will desire your beauty; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.TitianThe dominant painter of sixteenth-century Venice (c. 1488-1576), who worked into his eighties and whose late manner, applied with fingers as much as brushes, startled even his admirers.Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, VeniceA vast Franciscan church in Venice, holding Titian's Assumption above the altar and his tomb in the nave.Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice
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.

Barnes' Notes on Psalm 45Barnes' Notes on Ps 45 StudyLight

Albert Barnes' notes on the whole of Psalm 45.

Background & Word Study

Psalms 45 in HebrewPs 45 in Hebrew Sefaria

The Hebrew text with English alongside and traditional Jewish commentary links.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Psalm 45Catena on Ps 45 Catena

Patristic comments verse by verse on the royal bride at the king's right hand.

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