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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.

Context of Psalms 55:22

20My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. 21His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. 23But you, O God, will cast them down into the pit of destruction; men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in you.

Psalms 55:22 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Castשָׁלַךְshâlak · to throwH7993
• thy burdenיְהָבyehâb · burdenH3053
• upon the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• and he shall sustainכּוּלkûl · to sustainH3557
• thee: he shall neverעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• sufferנָתַןnâthan · to give: allowH5414
• the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• to be movedמוֹטmôţ · to shakeH4131

Cross-references for Psalms 55:22

• Psalms 27:14Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
• Psalms 37:5Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.
• Psalms 42:10As with a deadly wound in my bones, my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me all the day long, "Where is your God?"
• Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah
• Psalms 63:8My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.
• Matthew 6:25"Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
• Matthew 11:28Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
• Luke 12:22And he said to his disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on.
• Philippians 4:6do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
• 1 Peter 5:7casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
• Psalms 16:8I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
• Psalms 37:24though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.
• Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
• Psalms 121:3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.
• 1 Samuel 2:9"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness, for not by might shall a 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