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Psalms 36:9

Psalms 36:9
For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For with thee is the fountain of life,.... Or "lives" (f): God himself is the fountain of living waters; this is a reason proving the happiness of those that trust in the Lord, and that they shall…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For with thee is the fountain of life - The fountain or source from which all life flows. All living beings derive their origin from thee, as streams flow from fountains; all that is properly “called”…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 36:5-12

David, having looked round with grief upon the wickedness of the wicked, here looks up with comfort upon the goodness of God, a subject as delightful as the former was distasteful and very proper to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The expectation of Psa 36:36 is no idle dream, for God is the source of life and light. From Him springs all that constitutes life (Psa 34:12), physical and spiritual (cp. Jer 2:13; Jer 17:13): from…