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I may walk through valleys
as dark as death,
    but I won't be afraid.
You are with me,
and your shepherd's rod[a]
    makes me feel safe.

You treat me to a feast,
    while my enemies watch.
You honor me as your guest,
and you fill my cup
    until it overflows.
Your kindness and love
will always be with me
    each day of my life,
and I will live forever
    in your house, Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 23.4 shepherd's rod: The Hebrew text mentions two objects carried by the shepherd: a club to defend against wild animals and a long pole to guide and control the sheep.

Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,[a](A)
I will fear no evil,(B)
    for you are with me;(C)
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

You prepare a table(D) before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;(E)
    my cup(F) overflows.
Surely your goodness and love(G) will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death