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Psalms 23:4 kjv — 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 th…

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“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.”

— Psalms 23:4, King James Version

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Psalms 23 — Context

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.

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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 goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalms 23:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 23:4 say?
Psalms 23:4 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Psalms 23:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 23:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 23, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 23:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 23:4 in?
Psalms 23:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 23:4?
Psalms 23:4 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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