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.

² The idols^(A) speak deceitfully,
    diviners^(B) see visions that lie;
they tell dreams^(C) that are false,
    they give comfort in vain.^(D)
Therefore the people wander like sheep
    oppressed for lack of a shepherd.^(E)