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Psalm 23:3–4

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23:3He restores my strength.

He leads me down the right paths

for the sake of his reputation.

23:4Even when I must walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no danger,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff reassure me.1

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Psalm 23:4: 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.

Footnotes

  1. 1 The Piel of נָחַם (nakham), when used with a human object, means “comfort, console.” But here, within the metaphorical framework, it refers to the way in which a shepherd uses his implements to assure the sheep of his presence and calm their nerves. The underlying reality is the emotional stability God provides the psalmist during life threatening situations.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

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.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk

through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He renews my life;

he leads me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

Even when I go through the darkest valley,

I fear no danger,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff—they comfort me.

NLTNew Living Translation

He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

bringing honor to his name.

Even when I walk

through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid,

for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff

protect and comfort me.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He restores my life.

He leads me in correct paths

for the sake of his name.

Even when I walk in a dark valley, I fear no evil

because you are with me.

Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

KJV 1900King James Version

He restoreth my soul:

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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.