7 Readings from the Bible
Quick Summary
These seven wedding readings from the Bible offer poetic, beautiful passages that celebrate love, blessing, devotion, and God’s faithfulness. Each reading includes the full NRSV text, making them ideal for use in a ceremony, a wedding program, or as part of premarital preparation.
Introduction
Some Scriptures speak in the language of blessing. Others speak in the language of poetry, longing, promise, or joy. When couples choose a wedding reading, they often look for something that feels true to their story—words that can hold the depth of their commitment and the beauty of the day.
These readings are among the most cherished in Christian weddings. They draw from the Psalms, the Prophets, the Gospels, and the early church. They speak of steadfast love, of God’s watchful care, and of the hope that grows when two lives are joined together.
Whether a couple wants a tender blessing, a poetic expression of love, or a vision of unity rooted in God’s grace, these passages offer a meaningful backdrop to the vows they will make.
1. Psalm 121 — A Blessing of God’s Presence and Protection
I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth…
2. Psalm 128 — A Prayer for Joy and a Flourishing Home
Happy is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways… May you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!
3. Song of Solomon 2:10–13 — The Voice of the Beloved
My beloved speaks and says to me: “Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away…”
4. Song of Solomon 8:6–7 — Love’s Enduring Flame
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death…
5. Romans 15:5–6 — Unity, Harmony, and Shared Hope
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another…
6. Colossians 3:12–17 — Clothing Yourselves in Love
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
7. 1 John 4:7–12 — God’s Love Made Visible Among Us
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God… No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.
