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Psalm 36:10-12
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 36:10-12
New Catholic Bible
10 For with you is the fountain of life,[a]
and by your light we see light.
11 Continue to bestow your kindness[b] on those who know you,
and your saving justice on the upright of heart.
12 Let not the foot of the arrogant tread upon me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me out.
Footnotes
- Psalm 36:10 Fountain of life: an expression to be taken in the widest possible sense as life implying prosperity, peace, and happiness (see Pss 46:5; 133:3; Isa 12:5; 55:1; Jer 2:13; 17:13; 31:12). In Proverbs this expression designates wisdom (Prov 13:14; 16:22; 18:4) and the fear of the Lord (14:27). The passage is applied to Christ, life and light of human beings (Jn 4:10, 14). Light: through God’s loving kindness (see Pss 4:7; 31:17; 89:16; 97:11; Job 29:3) we enjoy fullness of life and well-being.
- Psalm 36:11 Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5. Heart: see note on Ps 4:8.
