² When you pass through the waters,^(A)
    I will be with you;^(B)
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,^(C)
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.^(D)

⁴ Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,^[a](A)
I will fear no evil,^(B)
    for you are with me;^(C)
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.