Psalms 23:4

Even if my path goes down through a valley of deepest darkness, I will not be afraid of any harm, because you are there with me; your rod and your staff give me courage.
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  1. Women Who Moved Heaven · Ochorus Originals

    Corrie ten Boom — Prayer in the Shadow of the Death Camp cites Psalm 23:4

    …the shadow of death — not metaphorically but literally — and the Shepherd had been there. Psalm 23:4 was not poetry to Corrie ten Boom: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will…

  2. Institutes of the Christian Religion · John Calvin

    Book 3, Chapter 2 — Of Faith cites Psalm 23:4

    …through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me,” (Psalm 23:4). Doubtless it is a terrific thing to walk in the darkness of death, and it is impossible…

  3. Portraits of Courage – David Livingstone · Ochorus Originals

    The Lion at Mabotsa cites Psalm 23:4

    …through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me” (Psalm 23:4, ASV). Livingstone had walked a short way into that valley, and he reported that it was…

  4. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    The Lord Our Dwelling Place cites Psalm 23:4

    …through the valley of the shadow of death, the psalmist could say, “I will fear no evil” (Psalm 23:4); if we are dwelling in God, we can say it too. But you may ask how to get into this…

  5. Women Who Moved Heaven · Ochorus Originals

    Scripture Appendix: Prayers in God’s Word cites Psalm 23:4

    …transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Psalm 23:4 — “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with…

  6. Practical Religion · J. C. Ryle

    Bible-Reading cites Psalm xxiii. 4

    …"It is well." It can enable him to look down into the grave, and say, "I fear no evil." (Psalm xxiii. 4.) It can enable him to think on judgment and eternity, and not feel afraid. It can enable…

  7. The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life · Hannah Whitall Smith

    A Lesson in the Interior Life cites Psalm 23:4

    …I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) And again, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”(Psalm…

  8. The Pilgrim's Progress · John Bunyan

    The Fourth Stage cites Psa. 23:4

    …through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Psa. 23:4. Then was he glad, and that for these reasons: First, Because he gathered from thence…

  9. Practical Religion · J. C. Ryle

    Freedom cites Ps. xxiii. 4

    …and say, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." (Ps. xxiii. 4.) "Not a hair of my head shall perish." This is true liberty. This is to be free. Best of…

  10. Practical Religion · J. C. Ryle

    Sickness cites Psalm xxiii. 4

    …shall support us in that trying hour? What shall enable us to feel, "I fear no evil"? (Psalm xxiii. 4.) Nothing, nothing can do it but close communion with Christ. Christ dwelling in our…

  11. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    Why all things work for good cites Psalm xxiii. 4

    …of death, he knew he had a Friend by him. “I will fear no evil, for thou art with me” (Psalm xxiii. 4). God never takes off His love wholly from His people. “He loved them unto the end” (John…

  12. Portraits of Courage – Elisabeth Elliot · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Psalm 23:4

    …to live among the people who had killed her husband. Scriptures to revisit Genesis 12:1; Psalm 23:4; Matthew 5:44. Reflection 1. Where is God asking you to go that you would rather not? 2.…

  13. The Key Teachings of Gareth Evans · Ochorus Originals

    Stepping Stones cites PSALM 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. PSALM 23:4 He is careful not to turn this into a formula. There is no promise that every sorrow will…

  14. Portraits of Courage – David Livingstone · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Psalm 23:4

    …drew from the attack a lesson about God’s mercy. Scriptures to revisit 2 Timothy 4:17; Psalm 23:4. Reflection 1. Whose courage has protected you without much credit? 2. What do you make…

  15. The Pilgrim’s Progress (For Teens) · John Bunyan

    The Two Valleys cites Psalm 23:4

    …I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4 (ESV) Below the House Beautiful the road drops into the Valley of Humiliation — and a…

  16. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    God is Enough cites Psalm 23:4

    …I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) And again he could say: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.…

  17. The Key Teachings of John Bunyan · Ochorus Originals

    The Valley of the Shadow of Death cites PSALM 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. PSALM 23:4 Beyond the Valley of Humiliation lies another valley, and Christian must go through it…

  18. The Key Teachings of Hannah Whitall Smith · Ochorus Originals

    The God of All Comfort cites PSALM 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. PSALM 23:4 A Father with a mother’s heart Christ, she says, revealed God above all as Father. But…

  19. The Key Teachings of Catherine Booth · Ochorus Originals

    A Religion to Die With cites PSALM 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. PSALM 23:4 What is striking, reading her sermons in the light of that death, is how little she…

  20. The Key Teachings of F. B. Meyer · Ochorus Originals

    How to Bear Sorrow cites PSALM 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. PSALM 23:4 Meyer was a pastor for more than half a century, and he sat by a great many deathbeds and…

  21. The Key Teachings of Martin Luther · Ochorus Originals

    In the Midst of Dying Is Life cites PSALM 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. PSALM 23:4 Honest about fear Luther did not pretend that Christians never fear death. The same…

  22. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    April cites Psalm 23:4

    …love will sing the loudest. April 8 “I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” (Psalm 23:4) Behold, how independent of outward circumstances the Holy Ghost can make the Christian!…

  23. The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith · Charles H. Spurgeon

    The Month of June cites Ps. 23:4

    …death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me" Ps. 23:4 Sweet are these words in describing a deathbed assurance. How many have repeated them in…

  24. The Big Story · Ochorus Originals

    Songs and Wisdom cites Psalm 23:4

    …through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me” (Psalm 23:4). Up to here David speaks about God, “He”. In the valley he starts speaking to Him…

  25. The Secret of Guidance (For Teens) · F. B. Meyer

    When Life Hurts cites Psalm 23:4

    …you through. One thing to do this week: if you are going through something painful, say Psalm 23:4 to yourself several times a day this week: “Thou art with me.” And tell one trusted…

  26. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    Assurance cites Psalm xxiii. 4

    …I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me “? (Psalm xxiii. 4.) Does not Isaiah say, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee…

  27. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Joy cites Psa 23:4

    …‘I will fear no evil, for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.’ Psa 23:4. How is this joy wrought? (1.) It arises partly from the promise. As the bee lies at the…

  28. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    Christ’s Power to Save cites Ps. xxiii. 4

    …I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.” (Ps. xxiii. 4.) Yet David saw through a glass darkly, compared to a believing Christian. The hour may…

  29. Knots Untied · J. C. Ryle

    The Real Presence cites Psa. xxiii. 4

    …through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” (Psa. xxiii. 4.) This branch of our subject deserves to be pondered well. This spiritual presence of…

  30. Our Daily Walk · F. B. Meyer

    May cites Psa 23:1-6

    …I shall not want. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”— Psa 23:1-6. THIS IS “the Nightingale” among the Psalmist choristers! The first that we learn in…

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