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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

Psalms 23:4

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In Psalm 23 the journey now leads through dangerous terrain. The deep, narrow valleys of the Judean wilderness were shadowed, easy places for wild animals or thieves to attack.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Yea, thou 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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Yes, though I go through the valley of deep shade, I will have no fear of evil; for you are with me, your rod and your support are my comfort.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, no temeré mal alguno; porque tú estarás conmigo: tu vara y tu cayado me infundirán aliento.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Aun cuando atraviese el negro valle de la muerte, no tendré miedo, pues tú irás siempre muy junto a mí. Tu vara de pastor y tu cayado me protegen y me dan seguridad.

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