Weddings are a sacred celebration of love and commitment, and the Psalms offer profound wisdom and encouragement for couples embarking on this incredible journey together. These verses reflect the beauty of love, the significance of unity, and the divine blessings that flow from a heartfelt union in marriage.
The poetic nature of the Psalms reminds us of the joy and strength found in companionship. As you prepare for your wedding or seek to strengthen your marriage, let these carefully chosen verses inspire and uplift you, grounding your relationship in faith and love.
Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave. Its flames are flames of fire, a most vehement flame.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.
He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.
But Ruth said: Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.
So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.
Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.
Yet you say, For what reason? Because the LORD has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, with whom you have dealt treacherously; yet she is your companion and your wife by covenant.
We love Him because He first loved us.
My beloved is mine, and I am his.
Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment.
For your Maker is your husband, the LORD of hosts is His name; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.
Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened calf with hatred.
Jesus said to him, You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Let all that you do be done with love.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry you; and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
Famous and Strong Quotes about weddings psalms
Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but just felt in the heart.
We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.
Divine Blessings for a Beautiful Union
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to celebrate the sacred bond of marriage, drawing inspiration from the wisdom of the Psalms. As two hearts join together in love and commitment, we ask for Your blessing upon this union.
Psalm 127:1 reminds us that “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” We pray that Your presence guides this couple, laying a strong foundation of faith, trust, and love. May they build their lives together in harmony, seeking Your guidance in every step they take.
As they embark on this journey, let them remember Psalm 85:10, “Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.” Let their love reflect Your grace and mercy, shining brightly for all to see.
Lord, fill their hearts with joy, laughter, and an abundance of patience. May they cherish each other through the seasons of life, drawing strength from one another and from You. Let their marriage be a testament to Your everlasting love and faithfulness.
We ask that You bless their future with understanding, compassion, and unity. Guide them through challenges and celebrate with them in moments of joy, always reminding them of the sacred vow they have taken.
In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray.
Amen.