Psalms 36:9

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

Psalms 36:9 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 36:9, word by word

is the fountainמְקוֹרmekor

spring

The place where water wells up, and so also the source of life.

Where else “mekor” appears
of lifeחַיִּיםchayim

life

The span and strength of being alive, which come from God.

Where else “chayim” appears
in your lightאוֹרְor

light

The brightness that comes from the sun, the day or a lamp and lets one see.

Where else “or” appears
we seeנִרְאֶהnire

see

To see with one's eyes.

Where else “nire” appears

The context

8They drink their fill of the fatness of your house, and from the stream of your delights you give them drink.

9 · This verse (above)

10Prolong your loyal love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright in heart.

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