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

20As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises. 21His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers! Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. 23But you, O God, will send the wicked down to the pit of destruction. Murderers and liars will die young, but I am trusting you to save me.

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 patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
• Psalms 37:5Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
• Psalms 42:10Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, “Where is this God of yours?”
• Psalms 62:8O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Interlude
• Psalms 63:8I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.
• Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.
• Matthew 6:25“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
• Matthew 11:28Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
• Luke 12:22Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear.
• Philippians 4:6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
• 1 Peter 5:7Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
• Psalms 16:8I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
• Psalms 37:24Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.
• Psalms 62:2He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.
• Psalms 121:3He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.
• 1 Samuel 2:9“He will protect his faithful ones, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.

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