Psalms 23:4

For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The 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.

In Context

3he hath converted my soul. He hath led me on the paths of justice, for his own name's sake.

5Thou hast prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. Thou hast anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

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Cross References

Job 3:5Let darkness, and the shadow of death cover it, let a mist overspread it, and let it be wrapped up in bitterness.

Job 24:17If the morning suddenly appear, it is to them the shadow of death: and they walk in darkness as if it were in light.

Psalms 14:5They have not called upon the Lord: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear.

Psalms 44:19And our heart hath not turned back : neither hast thou turned aside our steps from thy way.

Psalms 46:11Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalms 118:6The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man can do unto me.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 23:2-6

The Divine Shepherd. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 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. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely… Read the whole commentary →

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