Psalm 23 – Through the Valley
“Psalm 23 – Through the Valley” is a song about trusting God when life feels dark, uncertain or overwhelming. Inspired by Psalm 23, it holds on to the promise that the Lord is our Shepherd: the One who gives us rest, restores our souls and stays close through every valley. The song does not pretend that the journey is always easy, but it reminds us that we never have to walk it alone.
“Psalm 23 – Through the Valley” is a song about knowing that God stays close, even when life feels difficult or frightening.
It begins with the picture of the Lord as our Shepherd: the One who gives us rest, restores our strength and leads us in the right direction (Psalm 23:1–3 (opens in a new tab)). But Psalm 23 is also honest about the darker parts of life. There are valleys, shadows and moments when we feel afraid. The comfort is not that we will never face those moments, but that God walks through them with us (Psalm 23:4 (opens in a new tab)).
The song also looks to Jesus, who described Himself as the Good Shepherd and said that He would give His life for His sheep (John 10:11–18 (opens in a new tab)). That is why the chorus can say, “I will fear no evil.” Jesus has faced death, carried our sin and risen again. Because of Him, darkness and fear do not have the final word.
The table, the overflowing cup, and the promise of goodness and mercy come directly from the closing verses of Psalm 23 (Psalm 23:5–6 (opens in a new tab)). They remind us that God’s care is not limited by our circumstances. Even when trouble is close, His goodness is closer.
At its heart, this is a simple song of trust. We may stumble through the valley, but God will not let us go. His presence stays with us, His mercy keeps following us, and in Jesus we are never alone.
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The LORD… is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake…
[Verse 1]
The Lord is my shepherd
I won’t be in need
Still waters around me
You give rest to me
You carry my weakness
You steady my soul
You lead in the shadows
You won’t let me go
[Pre-Chorus]
When the dark comes down
I won’t be afraid
When the night runs deep
I won’t be afraid
[Chorus]
I will fear no evil
Not in the night
You are here beside me
You’ve won the fight
Through the valley I stumble
But I will not break
I will fear no evil
’Cuz You died for my sake
[Verse 2]
You lay out a table
In front of my foes
You pour out Your mercy
My cup overflows
Your goodness will find me
Your mercy remains
Wherever I walk now
You stay the same
[Pre-Chorus]
When the dark comes down
I won’t be afraid
When the night runs deep
I won’t be afraid
[Chorus]
I will fear no evil
Not in the night
You are here beside me
You’ve won the fight
Through the valley I stumble
But I will not break
I will fear no evil
’Cuz You died for my sake
[Bridge]
Even though I walk
Through the valley low
I won’t fear the dark
You won’t let me go
I won’t fear
I won’t fear
You are here
[Final Chorus]
I will fear no evil
Not in the night
You are here beside me
You’ve won the fight
Through the valley I stumble
But I will not break
I will fear no evil
’Cuz You died for my sake
[Outro]
I’m not alone…
Not alone…
The LORD is my shepherd…
I’m never alone…
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