Even dark paths reveal God's hand. Its peace is not escape. Its contentment is not complacency. This takes the sting out of any ordeal. A. Meaning of phrase.
Death is mainly in view here.
In Psalms, anything that threatens life reveals death. There is readiness to face deep darkness and imminent attack. In all dangers, strength. He is a companion, and he is armed. Only the Lord can lead a man through death.