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This psalm continues to tell about how God cares for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep.
though I walk through a valley of darkest shadow
A dark valley is a very dangerous place. "Though my life is like walking through a dark and dangerous valley" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
I will not fear harm
"I will not be afraid of being hurt"
your rod and your staff comfort me
The rod and staff represent protection because shepherds use them to protect their sheep from danger. AT: "I am not afraid because you protect me like a shepherd who protects his sheep with his rod and staff" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy