Psalm 118:24
KJV
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
WEB
This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Place beneath the ceremony date to frame the day as a shared celebration.
Your invitation sets the emotional temperature before guests arrive. A single line of scripture can make a formal card feel personal, give a save-the-date a sense of hope, or help a ceremony program feel connected to your faith. Browse these public-domain KJV and WEB passages by length and mood. Check your printer’s line count, keep the reference visible, and choose wording that welcomes every guest. If your ceremony includes a longer reading, place the full text in the program and use a shorter excerpt on the invitation itself.
Short verses for a clean design
These compact lines fit beautifully beneath names, dates or a simple monogram.
1 John 4:7
KJV
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God.
WEB
Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is of God.
A friendly line for a modern invitation or website header.
Colossians 3:14
KJV
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
WEB
Above all these things, put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
Works well as a small footer line on a minimalist card.
1 Corinthians 13:13
KJV
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
WEB
But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.
Use as a reception detail or a save-the-date message.
Meaningful verses for ceremony programs
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
KJV
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
WEB
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor.
Add a short note about the friends and family who help you stand.
Ruth 1:16
KJV
Whither thou goest, I will go… thy people shall be my people.
WEB
Where you go, I will go… Your people will be my people.
A tender choice beside a thank-you to both families.
Proverbs 3:3–4
KJV
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.
WEB
Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Pair with a line explaining the values behind your marriage.
Love-themed wording
Song of Solomon 8:6
KJV
Set me as a seal upon thine heart… for love is strong as death.
WEB
Set me as a seal on your heart… for love is strong as death.
Ideal for a romantic, literary invitation suite.
1 Peter 4:8
KJV
Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
WEB
Above all, keep loving each other earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
Best used in a program or website where there is room for context.
FAQ
What is a good Bible verse for a wedding invitation?
Psalm 118:24 and 1 Corinthians 13:13 are concise, joyful choices. Colossians 3:14 adds a clear message about love, while Ruth 1:16 feels personal and loyal. Select one line that matches your design, print the reference, and keep the full reading for your ceremony program if space is tight.
Should we print the whole verse or an excerpt?
Either works. A short excerpt keeps an invitation airy; a full verse gives guests more context in a program. Use an ellipsis only when the excerpt remains faithful to the passage, and never remove a phrase that changes its meaning. Your officiant can help you choose a natural stopping point.
Which translation should we use?
KJV offers familiar, formal cadence, while WEB uses contemporary language and is easy for guests to follow. Choose one translation for the invitation’s visual consistency, then list the translation beside the reference. Both are public domain and can be shared freely.
Can a verse go on a save-the-date?
Yes. Short lines such as Psalm 118:24, 1 John 4:7 or Colossians 3:14 fit digital and printed save-the-dates. Keep the verse secondary to the date and location, and link to your wedding website for the complete ceremony reading and practical details.