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valley of the shadow of death

Valleys on earth one must walk through, that is, part of the human experience.

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  • From Psalm 23 of the Book of Psalms. "Shadow of death" is from the Hebrew צלמות.
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me... - Psalm 23.

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