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Psalms 23:4

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"Yea, though I walk in the midst of the shadow of death" [Psalm 23:4]. Yea, though I walk in the midst of this life, which is the shadow of death. "I will fear no evil, for You are with me." I will fear no evil, for You dwell in my heart by faith: and You are now with me, that after the shadow of death I too may be with You. …

Exposition on Psalm 23 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

"For." Here he sets forth the benefits against evils. And first in general; second, in particular, at "your rod." And he speaks after the likeness of a man going through dangerous places, for whom security is necessary. And he sets forth these benefits here: "for even though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, because you are with me" -- as a guide and protector. And thus I shall be secure. The shadow of death is called the present tribulation; for a shadow is the portent of a body that follows. …

Exposition on the Psalms of David ↗