Scriptural Readings : Responsorial Psalms
Below you will find the readings the church suggests for a wedding; they, however, do not exhaust the riches of the scriptures in the bible. The minister working with you to prepare your wedding can help you find other scripture readings for your wedding should you so desire.
C-1 The Goodness of the Lord
Psalm 33:12, 18, 20-21, 22
The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
Happy the nation whose God is the LORD, the people chosen as his very own. But the LORD'S eyes are upon the reverent, upon those who hope for his gracious help.
The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and shield. For in God our hearts rejoice; in your holy name we trust.
The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
May your kindness, LORD, be upon us; we have put our hope in you.
The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
C-2 Bless the Lord
Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
I will bless the LORD at all times.
I will bless the LORD at all times; praise shall be always in my mouth. My soul will glory in the LORD that the poor may hear and be glad.
I will bless the LORD at all times.
Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, who answered me, delivered me from all my fears.
I will bless the LORD at all times.
Look to God that you may be radiant with joy and your faces may not blush for shame. In my misfortune I called, the LORD heard and saved me from all distress.
I will bless the LORD at all times.
The angel of the LORD, who encamps with them, delivers all who fear God. Learn to savor how good the LORD is; happy are those who take refuge in him.
I will bless the LORD at all times.
Alternate response: Taste and see the goodness of the LORD.
C-3 The Lord is Kind
Psalm 103:1-2, 8, 13, 17-18
The LORD is kind and merciful.
Bless the LORD, my soul; all my being, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, my soul; do not forget all the gifts of God.
The LORD is kind and merciful.
Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger, abounding in kindness. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on the faithful.
The LORD is kind and merciful.
But the LORD'S kindness is forever, toward the faithful from age to age. He favors the children's children of those who keep his covenant, who take care to fulfill its precepts.
The LORD is kind and merciful.
Alternate response: The LORD’s kindness is everlasting to those who fear him.
C-4 Happy the Man
Psalm 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-7, 7-8, 9
Happy are those who do what the LORD commands.
Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in God's commands. Their descendants shall be mighty in the land, generation upright and blessed.
Happy are those who do what the LORD commands.
Wealth and riches shall be in their homes; their prosperity shall endure forever. They shine through the darkness, a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and just.
Happy are those who do what the LORD commands.
All goes well for those gracious in lending, who conduct their affairs with justice. They shall never be shaken; the just shall be remembered forever.
Happy are those who do what the LORD commands.
They shall not fear an ill report; their hearts are steadfast, trusting the LORD. Their hearts are tranquil, without fear, till at last they look down on their foes.
Happy are those who do what the LORD commands.
Lavishly they give to the poor; their prosperity shall endure forever; their horn shall be exalted in honor.
Happy are those who do what the LORD commands.
Alternate response: Alleluia.
C-5 Happy All Those
Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
Happy are those who fear the LORD.
Happy are all who fear the LORD, who walk in the ways of God. What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be happy and prosper.
Happy are those who fear the LORD.
Like a fruitful vine your wife within your home, Like olive plants your children around your table.
Happy are those who fear the LORD.
Just so will they be blessed who fear the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion, all the days of your life That you may share Jerusalem's joy.
Happy are those who fear the LORD.
Alternate response: See how the LORD blesses those who fear him.
C-6 The Lord is Compassionate
Psalm 145:8-9, 10, 15, 17-18
The LORD is compassionate to all his creatures.
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love. The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature.
The LORD is compassionate to all his creatures.
All your works give you thanks, O LORD and your faithful bless you. The eyes of all look hopefully to you; you give them their food in due season.
The LORD is compassionate to all his creatures.
You, LORD, are just in all your ways, faithful in all your works. You, LORD, are near to all who call upon you, to all who call upon you in truth.
The LORD is compassionate to all his creatures.
B-7 Praise the Lord
Psalm 148:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12, 12-14
Let all praise the name of the LORD.
Praise the LORD from the heavens; give praise in the heights. Praise him, all you angels; give praise, all you hosts.
Let all praise the name of the LORD.
Praise him, sun and moon; give praise, all shining stars. Praise him, highest heavens, you waters above the heavens.
Let all praise the name of the LORD.
You mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; You animals wild and tame, you creatures that crawl and fly.
Let all praise the name of the LORD.
You kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all who govern on earth; Young men and women too, old and young alike.
Let all praise the name of the LORD.
Let them all praise the LORD'S name, for his name alone is exalted, majestic above earth and heaven. The LORD has lifted high the horn of his people; to the glory of all the faithful, of Israel,
the people near to their God.
Let all praise the name of the LORD.
Alternate response: Alleluia.
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