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Bible verse
Psalm 23:1, 4
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. … 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.”
What it means
A shepherd's psalm for the hardest roads. It does not promise a life without dark valleys, it promises you will not walk them alone. God is with you in the valley itself, and that presence is enough to quiet the fear.
Psalm 23:1, 4 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 23:1, 4 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 23:1, 4 |
| Topic | grief |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 23:1, 4?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 23:1, 4. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 23:1, 4?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Psalm 23:1, 4 is hidden from you. We bring you Psalm 23:1, 4, grief. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Psalm 23:1, 4 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 23:1, 4 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
