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in your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For with thee <i>is</i> the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For with You <i>is</i> the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the fountain of life is with You; In Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For with Thee is the fountain of life; In Thy light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For with You is the fountain of life [the fountain of life-giving water]; In Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the wellspring of life is with you. By means of your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for with You is life&#8217s fountain. In Your light we will see light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For with thee is the fountain of life: In thy light shall we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The life-giving fountain belongs to you, and your light gives light to each of us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Indeed, the fountain of life is with you. In your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are the source of all life, and because of your light we see the light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For with you is a fountain of life, and in your light we will see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you are the one who gives and sustains life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For with you is the spring of life. In your light we will see light. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For a fountain of life [is] with You, "" In Your light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For with Thee is a fountain of life, In Thy light we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For with thee the fountain of life: in thy light we shall see light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For with thee is the fountain of life; and in thy light we shall see light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 35:10>For with you is the fountain of life; and within your light, we will see the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For with you is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For with thee is the fountain of life; in thy light shall we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the fountain of life is with you and it is in your light that we see light.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For with Thee is the fountain of life; In Thy light do we see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light we shall see light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/36-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4079" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/36.htm">The Transgression of the Wicked</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with You</a> <a href="/hebrew/4726.htm" title="4726: mə·qō·wr (N-msc) -- A spring, fountain. ">is the fountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of life;</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: bə·’ō·wr·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-csc:: 2ms) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">in Your light</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: nir·’eh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">we see</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">light.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Extend Your loving devotion to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a></span><br />And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a></span><br />The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-46.htm">John 12:46</a></span><br />I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Me should remain in darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19-20</a></span><br />No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a></span><br />The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a></span><br />He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a></span><br />There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For with you is the fountain of life: in your light shall we see light.</p><p class="hdg">For</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-3.htm">Isaiah 12:3</a></b></br> Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/2-13.htm">Jeremiah 2:13</a></b></br> For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, <i>and</i> hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10,14</a></b></br> Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water… </p><p class="hdg">in thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-3.htm">Job 29:3</a></b></br> When his candle shined upon my head, <i>and when</i> by his light I walked <i>through</i> darkness;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a></b></br> But the path of the just <i>is</i> as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-37.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/38-27.htm">Spring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/74-15.htm">Spring</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">The grievous state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/36-8.htm">The excellence of God's mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/36-10.htm">David prays for favor to God's children</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For with You is the fountain of life;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God as the source of all life and sustenance. The imagery of a "fountain" suggests an abundant, never-ending supply, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern understanding of water as a precious and life-giving resource. In biblical times, fountains or springs were vital for survival, especially in arid regions. This metaphor is echoed in <a href="/jeremiah/2-13.htm">Jeremiah 2:13</a>, where God is described as "the spring of living water," contrasting with broken cisterns that cannot hold water. The concept of God as the fountain of life also points to spiritual life and renewal, as seen in <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>, where Jesus speaks of the "living water" that leads to eternal life. This typology connects to Christ, who offers spiritual sustenance and eternal life to believers.<p><b>in Your light we see light.</b><br>This phrase highlights the idea that true understanding and enlightenment come from God. Light is a common biblical metaphor for truth, purity, and divine revelation. In the cultural context of the ancient world, light was associated with knowledge and the divine presence, as seen in the pillar of fire that guided the Israelites (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>). Theologically, this phrase suggests that it is only through God's illumination that we can perceive truth and reality. This is further supported by passages like <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>, where Jesus is described as the "light of men" and the "light [that] shines in the darkness." The connection to Christ is evident, as He is the ultimate revelation of God's truth and the one who enlightens the hearts and minds of believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/36.htm">Psalm 36</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about his relationship with God and his understanding of God's nature.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>- Referred to as the source of life and light, emphasizing His role as the sustainer and illuminator of all creation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fountain_of_life.htm">Fountain of Life</a></b><br>- A metaphorical expression used to describe God as the source of all life and vitality.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/light.htm">Light</a></b><br>- Symbolizes truth, guidance, and revelation, often associated with God's presence and wisdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>- Implicitly referenced as those who seek and find life and light in God, contrasting with the wicked described earlier in the psalm.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_life.htm">God as the Source of Life</a></b><br>Recognize that true life, both physical and spiritual, originates from God. He is the sustainer of all creation, and our dependence on Him is essential for a fulfilling life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_in_god's_light.htm">Walking in God's Light</a></b><br>Seek to live in the light of God's truth and guidance. His light reveals the path of righteousness and helps us discern right from wrong.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_illumination.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Illumination</a></b><br>Understand that spiritual insight and wisdom come from God. Pray for His light to illuminate your understanding and guide your decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_with_darkness.htm">Contrast with Darkness</a></b><br>Acknowledge the contrast between living in God's light and the darkness of sin. Strive to remain in the light by aligning your life with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Embrace the eternal life offered through a relationship with God. His fountain of life is not just for this world but extends into eternity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_psalm_36_9.htm">Psalm 36:9 states, “in Your light we see light”—how do skeptics address this assertion in light of modern physics and our understanding of light’s properties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_go_to_jerusalem.htm">Was His Life the Light of Men?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_fountain_of_life.htm">What is the Fountain of the Water of Life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'come_to_jesus_moment'_mean.htm">What is the Fountain of the Water of Life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">In thy light.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">by thy light. </span>This wonderful verse inspired Milton's sublime invocation:<p>"The author of all being,<p>Fountain of light, thyself invisible<p>Amidst the glorious brightness where thou sitt'st."<p>It contains the germ of that moral and spiritual teaching which had its highest development in the Epistles of St. John. But the original intention of the words seems to be that the favour and bounty of God commend themselves as divine in origin, especially to those in the covenant relation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For with thee is the fountain of life</span>. The ultimate source of all life is God. Israel had been taught by Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/30-20.htm">Deuteronomy 30:20</a>) that God was <span class="accented">their</span> Life; but this was not all; he is equally the Origin of life to everything that lives - to angels, men, beasts, birds, fishes, zoophytes, plants (see <a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Genesis 1:11, 20, 24, 27</a>, etc.). And, as he is the sole Source of natural life, so is he also the one and only Origin of spiritual vitality (<a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a>; <a href="/psalms/66-9.htm">Psalm 66:9</a>; <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a>; <a href="/john/6-57.htm">John 6:57</a>; <a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-39</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">And in thy light shall we see light</span> (comp. <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4, 5, 9</a>; <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a>). God is essentially Life and Light. He "has life in himself" (<a href="/john/5-26.htm">John 5:26</a>). He "is Light, and in him is no darkness at all" (<a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a>). The Son, who is "the Light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), is but "the Effulgence of his Father's glory" (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>, Revised Version), "Light of light," the ray which streams from the Sun of the universe. Yet from him comes the light which enlighteneth all creatures (<a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>). "In <span class="accented">his</span> light we see light." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/36-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with You</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֭מְּךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the fountain</span><br /><span class="heb">מְק֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(mə·qō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4726.htm">Strong's 4726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of life;</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your light</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝אוֹרְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·wr·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we see</span><br /><span class="heb">נִרְאֶה־</span> <span class="translit">(nir·’eh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">light.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/36-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 36:9 For with you is the spring (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/36-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 36:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 36:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/36-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 36:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 36:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>