Old Testament · KJV
Psalms 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.
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About this verse
Perhaps the most quoted verse at funerals and in times of grief. It promises God's intimate presence even in death itself, transforming fear into comfort. The shepherd's rod and staff symbolize protection and guidance through the darkest experiences of life.