Psalms 55:22

Psalms 55:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
• New International Version (NIV)Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

Context of Psalms 55:22

20He hath put forth his hands against such as are at peace with him; he hath profaned his covenant. 21Smooth were the milky [words] of his mouth, but his heart was war; his words were softer than oil, yet are they drawn swords. Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: he will never suffer the righteous to be moved. 23And thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days. But as for me, I will confide in thee.

Psalms 55:22 word by word

הַשְׁלֵ֤ךְ עַל־יְהוָ֨ה׀ יְהָבְךָ֮ וְה֪וּא יְכַ֫לְכְּלֶ֥ךָ לֹא־יִתֵּ֖ן לְעוֹלָ֥ם מ֗וֹט לַצַּדִּֽיק׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 55:22

• Psalms 27:14Wait for Jehovah; be strong and let thy heart take courage: yea, wait for Jehovah.
• Psalms 37:5Commit thy way unto Jehovah, and rely upon him: he will bring [it] to pass;
• Psalms 42:10As with a crushing in my bones mine adversaries reproach me, while they say unto me all the day, Where is thy God?
• Psalms 62:8Confide in him at all times, ye people; pour out your heart before him: God is our refuge. Selah.
• Psalms 63:8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
• Isaiah 50:10Who is among you that feareth Jehovah, that hearkeneth to the voice of his servant? he that walketh in darkness, and hath no light, — let him confide in the name of Jehovah, and stay himself upon his God.
• Matthew 6:25For this cause I say unto you, Do not be careful about your life, what ye should eat and what ye should drink; nor for your body what ye should put on. Is not the life more than food, and the body than raiment?
• Matthew 11:28Come to me, all ye who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
• Luke 12:22And he said to his disciples, For this cause I say unto you, Be not careful for life, what ye shall eat, nor for the body, what ye shall put on.
• Philippians 4:6Be careful about nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
• 1 Peter 5:7having cast all your care upon him, for he cares about you.
• Psalms 16:8I have set Jehovah continually before me; because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
• Psalms 37:24though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for Jehovah upholdeth his hand.
• Psalms 62:2He only is my rock and my salvation; my high fortress: I shall not be greatly moved.
• Psalms 121:3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
• 1 Samuel 2:9He keepeth the feet of his saints, but the wicked are silenced in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Commentaries on Psalms 55:22

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22Cast thy burden upon the Lord - Whatever cares, afflictions, trials, etc., they may be with which thou art oppressed, lay them upon him. And he shall sustain thee - He shall bear both thee and thy burden. What a glorious promise to a tempted and afflicted soul! God will carry both thee and thy load. Then cast thyself and it upon him. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved - While a man is righteous, trusts in and depends upon God, he will never…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22Cast thy burden upon the Lord - This may be regarded as an address of the psalmist to himself, or to his own soul - an exhortation to himself to roll all his care upon the Lord, and to be calm. It is expressed, however, in so general language, that it may be applicable to all persons in similar circumstances. Compare Matthew 11:28-29; Philemon 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7. The Margin here is, “gift.” The “literal” rendering would be, “Cast upon Jehovah what he hath…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-23Verses 16-23 In every trial let us call upon the Lord, and he will save us. He shall hear us, and not blame us for coming too often; the oftener the more welcome. David had thought all were against him; but now he sees there were many with him, more than he supposed; and the glory of this he gives to God, for it is he that raises us up friends, and makes them faithful to us. There are more true Christians, and believers have more real friends, than in…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22-23The psalmist commits all his cares to the Lord.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. thy burden--literally, "gift," what is assigned you. he shall sustain--literally, "supply food," and so all need (Psa 37:25; Mt 6:11). to be moved--from the secure position of His favor (compare Psa 10:6).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 55:22

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Blessing
• Care
• Faith
• Righteous

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Commentaries on Psalms 55

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings