Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 23:4

4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death , I will fear no evil : for thou ar[illegible: 1+ letters] with me, thy rod and thy staff , they comfort me .

Through a dark and dismal Valley, full of Terrors and Dangers, as this Phrase signifies, Iob. 24. 17. Psal. 44. 19. and 107. 10. 14. Ier. 2. 6.

I will not give way to my Fears, but Confidently rely upon God.

Two words noting the same thing, and both designing God's pastoral Care over him, expressed by the sign and Instrument of it.

The Consideration thereof supports me, under all my Fears and Distresses.

Marginal references: Psal. 3. 6▪ 118. 6.