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

20⌞My best friend⌟ has betrayed his friends. He has broken his solemn promise. 21His speech is smoother than butter, but there is war in his heart. His words are more soothing than oil, but they are like swords ready to attack. Turn your burdens over to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will never let the righteous person stumble. 23But you, O God, will throw ⌞wicked people⌟ into the deepest pit. Bloodthirsty and deceitful people will not live out half their days. But I will trust 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 with hope for the Lord. Be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Yes, wait with hope for the Lord.
• Psalms 37:5Entrust your ways to the Lord. Trust him, and he will act ⌞on your behalf⌟.
• Psalms 42:10With a shattering blow to my bones, my enemies taunt me. They ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”
• Psalms 62:8Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge. Selah
• Psalms 63:8My soul clings to you. Your right hand supports me.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? Let those who walk in darkness and have no light trust the name of the Lord and depend upon their God.
• Matthew 6:25“So I tell you to stop worrying about what you will eat, drink, or wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes?
• Matthew 11:28“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.
• Luke 12:22Then Jesus said to his disciples, “So I tell you to stop worrying about what you will eat or wear.
• Philippians 4:6Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks.
• 1 Peter 5:7Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.
• Psalms 16:8I always keep the Lord in front of me. When he is by my side, I cannot be moved.
• Psalms 37:24When he falls, he will not be thrown down headfirst because the Lord holds on to his hand.
• Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my savior—my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken.
• Psalms 121:3He will not let you fall. Your guardian will not fall asleep.
• 1 Samuel 2:9He safeguards the steps of his faithful ones, but wicked people are silenced in darkness because humans cannot succeed by their own strength.

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