Psalms 23:4

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a]I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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Psalms 23:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 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
ESV
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.
NLT
4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
MSG
4 Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure
CSB
4 Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff-they comfort me.

Psalms 23:4 In-Context

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

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Cross References 3

  • 1. S Job 3:5; Psalms 107:14; Job 10:21-22
  • 2. Psalms 3:6; Psalms 27:1
  • 3. Psalms 16:8; Isaiah 43:2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "the valley of the shadow of death"
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