Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 23:4
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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.
About Psalms 23:4
In Psalms, Psalms 23:4 addresses the theme of Comfort, Fear, and Second Death with clarity and depth. This Old Testament poetry text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Cross References
- Deuteronomy 31:6
“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.”
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
- Psalms 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalms 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Related Verses
- 2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:6
“And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.”
- Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
- Romans 15:4
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- I Will Be With Thee Whithersoever Thou Goest
Prayer Points
- Praying for Commanded Courage in the Presence of Fear
How to Apply Psalms 23:4
Use Psalms 23:4 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Comfort, and share it with one person who might need it today.