Translations
Modern
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
Traditional
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.
Literal
They are brought along with joy and rejoicing; they shall come into the palace of the king.
Latin
Afferentur in lætitia et exsultatione; adducentur in templum regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
Notes
This psalm celebrates a royal wedding; it might have been sung on many occasions and not just at one wedding. As God’s representative, the king carried the responsibility of dispensing justice and maintaining order in God’s world (see Psalm 2).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
David Korahite, Korathite Marriage, Marriage Customs Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth Song of Solomon
Topics
Bride: Figurative Fellowship with Christ Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Kings: Dwelt in Royal Palaces Solomon: A |Type| of Christ the King Christ: Foretold Women of the Body (Ekklesia) of Christ