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Psalm 23

Psalm 23:4

The LORD Is My Shepherd · Psalm 23:1–6
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Even though I may walk in 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.
Latin
Nam etsi ambulavero in medio umbræ mortis, non timebo mala, quoniam tu mecum es. Virga tua, et baculus tuus, ipsa me consolata sunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

Psalms 23:4

The shepherd used his rod and staff to protect against danger.

Psalms 23:1–6

This psalm, which expresses trust and confidence in the Lord, has been a favorite of God's people for generations. It assures us of God's presence during difficult times. It brings to mind images of the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1–3; see Ezekiel 34:12; John 10:11) and the messianic banquet (Psalm 23:5–6; see Isaiah 25:6; Revelation 19:9).

Psalms 20:1–24:10

This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

Parallels

Ezekiel 34:11–24 John 10:1–21

Glossary

David Ezekiel, Book of Hebrew Language Hunting Music Psalms, Book of Shepherd

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Assurance: David Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have by David Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Support in Death Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Support in Death Being Alone Being Lonely Consolation Under Affliction in Prospect of Death Consolation Under Affliction: God is the Author and Giver of Dealing with Death Death of the Righteous Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Depression Faith: Exemplified Feeling Sad God: Providence of Infant Death Journey Living in Fear Loneliness Military Service Overcoming Fear Protection is Granted to Saints in Death Shepherds: Carried a Staff or Rod Terrorists Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Death of a Baby The Death of Saints: God is with Them In Trust of Saints Is: Strong in the Prospect of Death Typical Nature of Paschal Lamb: Eaten with Staff in Hand Valley of the Shadow of Death Valleys: (Dark) of Affliction and Death