In this wonderful setting, every facet breathing out true power and magnificence, the psalmist brings in the bride (v9). After the king has been pictured in his majestic appearance and actual character, the actual moments of the wedding are described, detail upon detail, thrilling the senses of the reader. Into this aromatic, musical, vibrant scene comes the bride, followed by a train of bridal companions. Her elegance is poised by the identity of her companions, among them are daughters of kings. She is in fitting company and exudes deep beauty, right down to her character.

She, the royal bride, is dressed in breathtaking garments. Into them is woven the gold of Ophir. This alone was a statement about her person. If you compare the LORD’s use of the phrases pure gold and the gold of Ophir in Isaiah 13:12 you see that this particular gold was exceptionally pure. It was noted for its purity. Another thing you find in that same verse is that this pure gold is extremely rare. It appears to me that it would be reasonable to assume that the psalmist has the surpassing purity of this lovely woman on his heart as he spirals upward in his words of description. More than that, purity such as this is a very rare thing. In her personal qualities that make her pure and rare, she is outstandingly beautiful.

She is given the place of highest honour, the right hand of the king. The king, in all of His accomplished military might and personal character and grace, draws this outstandingly lovely bride up to his right hand side. She will now be associated with him. As he has advanced to a position of glory, she has developed into a glory of her own. As he is beautiful in his power and passion, she is beautiful in her purity and passion. This moment is at the pinnacle of human experience. In it is described a delightful event, of which the masses only dream.

Although I won’t attempt to match everything I see here with the great marriage of Christ and His church, there is a resemblance so wonderful that if should be clear to every believer that this, but in a greater way, will become reality for him/her. Christ, our King and Bridegroom, has been exalted to the highest place. He has a name that is above every name. Every creature, visible or invisible, on the earth or elsewhere, will bow before the great and glorious presence of Christ. In a universe-stopping event, in stimulating aroma, gold and ivory palaces, enchanting music, Christ will draw His bride, the church to Himself.