To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to Luke · 1st century AD · Physician and companion of the Apostle Paul
What does Luke 1:79 say in the KJV?
Context
77To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.