Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will f…”

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

World English Bible

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

American Standard Version

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yea, though I should walke through the valley of the shadowe of death, I will feare no euill: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staffe, they comfort me.

Darby Translation

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Young's Literal Translation

Also — when I walk in a valley of death-shade, I fear no evil, for Thou [art] with me, Thy rod and Thy staff — they comfort me.

Bible in Basic English

Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

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Cross references

“through”

Luke 1:79 Psalm 44:19 Jeremiah 2:6 Job 3:5 Job 24:17 Job 10:21

Luke 1:79 · BSB

to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Psalm 44:19 · BSB

But You have crushed us in the lair of jackals; You have covered us with deepest darkness.

Jeremiah 2:6 · BSB

They did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and pits, a land of drought and darkness, a land where no one travels and no one…

Job 3:5 · BSB

May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it.

Job 24:17 · BSB

For to them, deep darkness is their morning; surely they are friends with the terrors of darkness!

Job 10:21 · BSB

before I go—never to return— to a land of darkness and gloom,

“I will”

Isaiah 41:10 Psalm 118:6 Psalm 138:7 Psalm 3:6 Psalm 46:1–3 1 Corinthians 15:55–57

Isaiah 41:10 · BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 118:6 · BSB

The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 138:7 · BSB

If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

Psalm 3:6 · BSB

I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

Psalm 46:1–3 · BSB

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

1 Corinthians 15:55–57 · BSB

“Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?”

“for thou”

Psalm 46:11 Matthew 28:20 Matthew 1:23 2 Timothy 4:22 Psalm 14:5 Zechariah 8:23

Psalm 46:11 · BSB

The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Matthew 28:20 · BSB

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 1:23 · BSB

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us” ).

2 Timothy 4:22 · BSB

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

Psalm 14:5 · BSB

There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is in the company of the righteous.

Zechariah 8:23 · BSB

This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

“thy rod”

Micah 7:14 Zechariah 11:10 Psalm 110:2 Zechariah 11:14

Micah 7:14 · BSB

Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Zechariah 11:10 · BSB

Next I took my staff called Favor and cut it in two, revoking the covenant I had made with all the nations.

Psalm 110:2 · BSB

The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Zechariah 11:14 · BSB

Then I cut in two my second staff called Union, breaking the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

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