Psalm 23:4

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.

Cross-references

Psalm 46:1-3 declares God as refuge and strength, so we will not fear even if the earth gives way — mirroring the valley of shadow with divine protection.

Psalm 46:11 Parallel

Psalm 46:11 declares 'The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress' — reinforcing the protective presence that comforts in the valley.

Psalm 118:6 Parallel

Psalm 118:6 directly states 'The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid' — the same confidence in God's presence that banishes fear in the valley.

Psalm 138:7 Parallel

Psalm 138:7 echoes walking through trouble with God's preserving hand — the same journey through danger with divine deliverance.

Psalm 46:2 Parallel

In Psalm 46:2, the psalmist declares no fear even if earth gives way — same fearless trust in God's protection.

Psalm 48:14 Parallel

In Psalm 48:14, God is our guide to the end — echoing the shepherd's guidance and presence here.

Psalm 73:23 Parallel

In Psalm 73:23, the psalmist affirms God's constant presence and hold — similar to the comforting rod and staff here.

Psalm 91:15 Parallel

In Psalm 91:15, God promises to be with him in trouble and deliver — matching the assurance of God's presence here.

Psalm 44:19 Contrast

Psalm 44:19 uses 'shadow of death' to describe God's judgment, contrasting with the psalm's comfort in that valley.

Matthew 28:20 records Jesus' promise 'I am with you always', directly echoing the shepherd's presence and assurance of no fear.

Luke 1:79 Allusion

Luke 1:79 applies 'shadow of death' to those in spiritual darkness, with Christ bringing light — a NT fulfillment.

Isaiah 43:2 Parallel

Isaiah 43:2 expands the valley imagery to waters and fire, promising God's presence through every trial — a direct parallel to walking through danger.

Isaiah 43:1 Parallel

Isaiah 43:1 echoes the 'fear no evil' theme, adding that God has redeemed and called us by name, deepening the assurance of His presence.

Isaiah 41:10 commands 'do not fear, for I am with you' — the same assurance of God's presence that underlies the psalmist's fearlessness.

Isaiah 8:10 Parallel

Isaiah 8:10 declares 'for God is with us' — the same presence that makes the psalmist fearless, here ensuring that enemies' plans are thwarted.

Acts 18:10 Allusion

Acts 18:10 explicitly says 'I am with you' and promises protection from harm, mirroring the core promise of Psalm 23:4.

John 14:18 Allusion

John 14:18 promises Jesus will not leave his followers as orphans, directly echoing the comfort of 'you are with me'.

Isaiah 50:10 directly calls those walking in darkness to trust God, mirroring the psalmist's confidence in God's presence.

Job 13:15 Parallel

In Job 13:15, Job declares hope in God even if slain — mirroring the fearless trust in God's presence here.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57 celebrates victory over death's sting — the ultimate defeat of the 'shadow of death' that the psalmist walks through without fear.

Isaiah 9:2 Allusion

Isaiah 9:2 uses the same 'walking in darkness' imagery, promising light — a parallel to God's comfort in the dark valley.

Jeremiah 2:6 recalls God leading Israel through a 'land of shadow of death,' mirroring the psalm's guidance through danger.

Proverbs 14:32 shows the righteous finding refuge even in death, similar to the comfort in the valley of death.

Job 29:3 Parallel

In Job 29:3, God's lamp guided Job through darkness — similar to God's presence guiding through the valley here.