4 Even though I walk through the [sunless] *valley of the shadow of death,

I fear no evil, for You are with me;

Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—

Whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—

Whom shall I dread?

50 This is my comfort in my affliction,

That Your word has revived me and given me life. [Rom 15:4]

76 O may Your lovingkindness and graciousness comfort me,

According to Your word (promise) to Your servant.

25 The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,

To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].

25 "For I know that my Redeemer and Vindicator lives,

And at the last He will take His stand upon the earth. [Is 44:6; 48:12]

26 "Even after my [mortal] skin is destroyed [by death],

Yet from my [immortal] flesh I will see God,

2 "Behold, God, my salvation!

I will trust and not be afraid,

For the Lord God is my strength and song;

Yes, He has become my salvation."

8 It is the Lord who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

6 So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say,

"The Lord is my Helper [in time of need], I will not be afraid.

What will man do to me?" [Ps 27:1; 118:6]

4 "Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted]. [Is 61:2]

7 But as for me, I will look expectantly for the Lordand with confidence in Him I will keep watch;

I will wait [with confident expectation] for the God of my salvation.

My God will hear me.

18 "I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, bereaved, and helpless]; I will come [back] to you.