Psalms
“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
Psalms 23:4 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, fear, and comfort — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
Mark 6:50“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 23:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 23:4 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." The verse speaks to God's presence, fear, and comfort. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 23 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 23:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 23:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 23.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 23:4?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 23:4 include Mark 6:50, Romans 8:31, and Revelation 21:4. Reading them alongside Psalms 23:4 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Psalms 23:4?
Read Psalms 23:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.