Psalms 36:9

9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

Psalms 36:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
ESV
9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
NLT
9 For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.
MSG
9 You're a fountain of cascading light, and you open our eyes to light.
CSB
9 for with You is life's fountain. In Your light we will see light.

Psalms 36:9 In-Context

7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
10 Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 87:7; Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 16:22; Jeremiah 2:13
  • 2. Psalms 4:6; Psalms 27:1; Psalms 76:4; Psalms 104:2; Isaiah 2:5; Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 60:1,19; John 1:4; 1 Peter 2:9
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