Psalms 23:4
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.
Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 23
12 songs meet this passage
“I repel the fog with a fan”
FOG · Malik Elijah
resonates with Psalms 23:4
The imagery of pushing back confusion or darkness mirrors the Psalmist's confidence walking through shadowed valleys, though here the source of courage is self rather than God.
Sky Might Fall · Kid Cudi
resonates with Psalms 23:4
Walking through a dark valley while still reaching for hope recalls this psalm's picture of courage amid shadow.
“And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me”
Battle Belongs · Phil Wickham
resonates with Psalms 23:4
Mirrors David's confidence walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear, because God is present.
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of night”
joy. · for KING & COUNTRY
resonates with Psalms 23:4
A direct allusion to the shepherd psalm's promise that God's presence dispels fear even in darkness.
“I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me”
I just need U. · TobyMac
resonates with Psalms 23:4
This is a direct quotation of the verse, applied to the singer's own walk through grief and fear.
“death's knockin' on the front door”
I'll Find You (feat. Tori Kelly) · Lecrae
resonates with Psalms 23:4
Facing death and fear while still trusting a presence that walks through it mirrors this psalm's posture exactly.
Knockin' On Heaven's Door · Bob Dylan
resonates with Psalms 23:4
The shadow of death approaching without despair recalls the psalmist's refusal to fear evil even while walking through that valley.
“Something evil's lurkin' in the dark”
Thriller · Michael Jackson
strains against Psalms 23:4
The song leans into unresolved dread for entertainment, while the Psalm meets real darkness with the assurance of a present God who removes fear.
“If I die before I wake”
Enter Sandman · Metallica
strains against Psalms 23:4
Facing death is treated as a chilling hook rather than a comfort found in God's presence through the valley of the shadow.
“And the land is dark”
Stand By Me · Ben E. King
resonates with Psalms 23:4
The darkness and fear named here mirror the psalmist's walk through the valley of shadow, comforted by a steady presence.
“And she ran to him”
(Don't Fear) The Reaper · Blue Öyster Cult
strains against Psalms 23:4
The psalm faces the valley of death leaning on God's presence, not on death itself as a lover who calls you home.
“Grim Reaper standing at my door”
Not My Time · Hotbox
strains against Psalms 23:4
Where the psalmist walks through the valley of death's shadow with a shepherd beside him, this narrator faces death alone, with only bravado for comfort.
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