valley of the shadow of death
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Figuratively, the “valley of the shadow of death” stands for the perils of life, from which God protects believers.
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It’s cultural literacy to read about ‘the valley of the shadow of death.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil,” he said at his church’s Wednesday evening service last week.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2023
"There is a hope greater than our biggest challenges. Because of God's grace, He walks us through the valley of the shadow of death."
From Fox News ● Mar. 27, 2022
I tried to shake the words away with “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for behold, thou art with me...”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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