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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“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,” the Psalmist says, in the King James Version.
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
“As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize there’s nothin’ left.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
"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
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I willfear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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