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 attacks his friends; he breaks his solemn promises to them. 21His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords. Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended. 23But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I 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 27:14Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
• Psalms 37:5Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.
• Psalms 42:10My enemies’ taunts cut into me to the bone, as they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”
• Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)
• Psalms 63:8My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord? Who obeys his servant? Whoever walks in deep darkness, without light, should trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.
• Matthew 6:25“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?
• Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
• Luke 12:22Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
• Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.
• 1 Peter 5:7by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.
• Psalms 16:8I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.
• Psalms 37:24Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.
• Psalms 62:2He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.
• Psalms 121:3May he not allow your foot to slip! May your protector not sleep!
• 1 Samuel 2:9He watches over his holy ones, but the wicked are made speechless in the darkness, for it is not by one’s own strength that one prevails.

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