Psalms 55:22
Psalms 55:22 in Multiple Translations
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.
Throw your burdens onto the Lord and he will take care of you. He will never allow those who live right to fall.
Cast thy burden vpon the Lord, and hee shall nourish thee: he wil not suffer the righteous to fall for euer.
Cast on Jehovah that which He hath given thee, And He doth sustain thee, He doth not suffer for ever the moving of the righteous.
Cast your burden on the LORD and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he will sustain thee: he will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Put your troubles in Yahweh’s hands, and he will take care of you; he will never allow righteous people to experience disasters.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 55:22
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Psalms 55:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חָלְק֤וּ
מַחְמָאֹ֣ת
פִּי/ו֮
וּֽ/קֲרָב
לִ֫בּ֥/וֹ
רַכּ֖וּ
דְבָרָ֥י/ו
מִ/שֶּׁ֗מֶן
וְ/הֵ֣מָּה
פְתִחֽוֹת
חָלְק֤וּ
châlaq
H2505
to divide
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מַחְמָאֹ֣ת
machămâʼâh
H4260
butter
N-fp
פִּי/ו֮
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/קֲרָב
qᵉrâb
H7128
battle
Conj | N-ms
לִ֫בּ֥/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
רַכּ֖וּ
râkak
H7401
be tender
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
דְבָרָ֥י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
מִ/שֶּׁ֗מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
Prep | N-ms
וְ/הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Conj | Pron
פְתִחֽוֹת
pᵉthichâh
H6609
drawn sword
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 55:22
חָלְק֤וּ
châlaq
H2505
"to divide"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To smooth means to make something slippery or deceitful, like in Proverbs where it warns against flattery. It can also mean to divide or separate something, like an inheritance.
Definition: 1) to divide, share, plunder, allot, apportion, assign 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to divide, apportion 1a2) to assign, distribute 1a3) to assign, impart 1a4) to share 1a5) to divide up, plunder 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to divide oneself 1b2) to be divided 1b3) to assign, distribute 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to divide, apportion 1c2) to assign, distribute 1c3) to scatter 1d) (Pual) to be divided 1e) (Hiphil) to receive a portion or part 1f) (Hithpael) to divide among themselves
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er). See also: Genesis 14:15; Job 27:17; Psalms 5:10.
מַחְמָאֹ֣ת
machămâʼâh
H4260
"butter"
N-fp
This word describes something smooth and pleasant, like butter, and is also used figuratively to describe flattery. It appears in KJV translations as smoother than butter.
Definition: 1) curd-like, smooth, unctuous, hypocritical 1a) words of flattery (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] than butter. See also: Psalms 55:22.
פִּי/ו֮
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
וּֽ/קֲרָב
qᵉrâb
H7128
"battle"
Conj | N-ms
A battle or war, often referring to a hostile encounter between two or more groups, like the battle of Jericho in Joshua 6:1-27. This word emphasizes the intensity and conflict of the encounter.
Definition: battle, war Aramaic equivalent: qe.rav (קְרָב "war" H7129)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: battle, war. See also: 2 Samuel 17:11; Psalms 68:31; Psalms 55:19.
לִ֫בּ֥/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
רַכּ֖וּ
râkak
H7401
"be tender"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To be tender means to be soft or weak, often describing a heart that is penitent or fearful. In the Bible, it is used to describe a person who is timid or soft-hearted. The KJV translates it as faint-hearted or soft.
Definition: 1) to be tender, be soft, be weak 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be tender, be weak (of heart) 1a1a) to be timid, be fearful 1a1b) to be softened, be penitent 1a2) to be soft (of treacherous words) 1b) (Pual) to be softened 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be weak 1d) (Niphal) tender
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: (be) faint(-hearted), mollify, (be, make) soft(-er), be tender. See also: Deuteronomy 20:3; Psalms 55:22; Isaiah 1:6.
דְבָרָ֥י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
מִ/שֶּׁ֗מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
וְ/הֵ֣מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
פְתִחֽוֹת
pᵉthichâh
H6609
"drawn sword"
N-fp
This term refers to a drawn sword, emphasizing the idea of something being opened or revealed, often in a threatening or violent manner, as in the brandishing of a sword.
Definition: drawn sword, sword
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: drawn sword. See also: Psalms 55:22.
Study Notes — Psalms 55:22
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- Context
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- Psalms 55:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 55:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 55:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 55:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 55:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
- Sermons on Psalms 55:22
Context — Cast Your Burden upon the LORD
20My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
21His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
23But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Peter 5:7 | Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:5 | Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. |
| 3 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| 4 | 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. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? |
| 5 | Psalms 62:6 | He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. |
| 6 | Psalms 16:8 | I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:24 | Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. |
| 8 | Psalms 27:14 | Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! |
| 9 | Psalms 62:2 | He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken. |
| 10 | Matthew 11:28 | Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. |
Psalms 55:22 Summary
[This verse is a reminder that we can trust God with our problems and worries, and He will take care of us. When we cast our burdens upon Him, He promises to sustain us and keep us safe, as seen in Psalm 37:24. This means we don't have to be afraid or anxious, because God is always with us and will never let us down, just like it says in Deuteronomy 31:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'cast your burden upon the LORD'?
This means to trust God with our problems and worries, just like Psalm 37:5 says to 'commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act.'
How can we be sure God will sustain us?
We can be confident in God's sustaining power because of His promise in Psalm 55:22 and His character, as described in Psalm 145:13, which says 'The LORD is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.'
What does it mean for the 'righteous' to not be 'shaken'?
The 'righteous' refers to those who trust in God and live according to His will, as described in Proverbs 10:25, and to not be 'shaken' means to remain stable and secure in the midst of challenges, as seen in Psalm 16:8.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is a message of hope and trust in the midst of betrayal and danger, as described in Psalms 55:20-21, and it looks forward to God's ultimate justice, as seen in Psalms 55:23.
Reflection Questions
- What are the burdens in my life that I need to cast upon the Lord, and how can I trust Him with them?
- In what ways do I struggle with trusting God's sovereignty and goodness in difficult situations?
- How can I practically apply the promise of Psalm 55:22 to my life, especially when faced with challenges or fears?
- What does it mean for me to be 'righteous' in God's eyes, and how can I live in a way that reflects His righteousness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the Lord,.... These are either the words of the Holy Ghost to David, according to Jarchi; or of David to his own soul in distress, and may be directed to any good man in like circumstances.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. The Psalmist's confidence in the Lord suggests the encouraging self-exhortation to cast his burden upon the Lord.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
Thy burden, or portion, Heb. gift; whatsoever affliction God giveth or sendeth to thee; for even the sufferings of good men are called God’ s gifts in Scripture, . So it is a synecdochical expression. Or, whatsoever gift thou desirest from him. Although the following words of the verse seem to restrain it to afflictions. The sense is, All thy affairs, and crosses, and cares, and fears, lay them upon the shoulders of the Almighty by faith and prayer, with a confident expectation of a good issue. He directeth this speech to himself, or his own soul, as he oft doth in this book, and withal to all good men in like circumstances. To be moved, i.e. to be removed, to wit, from his sure and happy estate. Or, which agrees as well with the Hebrew, he shall not suffer the righteous to be moved, or fall for ever, as he doth wicked men; though he may for a season suffer them to be shaken, yet he will not suffer them to be utterly overwhelmed.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.Ver. 22. Cast thy burden upon the Lord] Dare tuum, vel donum tuum, that is, whatsoever thou wouldest have the Lord bestow upon thee, cast it first by faith upon him in prayer, Agedum igitur animula men cur te diutius excrucias? (Beza); even all thy cares, businesses, travails, and troubles. This David speaketh first to himself, and then to others. R. Solomon maketh this God’ s answer to David’ s prayers, Spiritus sanctus sic respondit, saith he. And he shall sustain thee] Or, victual thee, nourish thee as a foster father; thou shalt have thy σιτομετριον, thy demensum, thy due allowance: as Joseph did his father and brethren, chepi tappam, according to the mouths of their little ones, Genesis 47:12; as Barzillai at this time nourished David at Mahanaim, 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:32. He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved] Or if moved, yet not greatly moved, Psalms 62:2, nor removed, He will establish the just, Psalms 7:9.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
(22) Burden.—A word peculiar to this passage, probably meaning “gift,” hence “lot” or “condition.” The Talmud, however, uses the word as meaning “burden” and the LXX. by rendering “care” have prepared the way for the Christian consolation in 1 Peter 5:7.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
Verse 22. Cast thy burden upon the Lord] Whatever cares, afflictions, trials, &c., 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 suffer him to be shaken. While he trusts in God, and works righteousness, he is as safe as if he were in heaven.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 55:22
16–23. In this division of the Psalm the storm of indignation dies away, and the Psalmist’s trustful confidence revives.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 55:22
Cast 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.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 55:22
22. Cast thy burden—The Hebrew word for “burden” literally means gift, that which is given, and hence that which is allotted.
Sermons on Psalms 55:22
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Effectual Fervent Prayer by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing their reliance on God's strength and their desire to be a channel for His living water. They then pray for various individuals, inc |
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Charlotte Seminar 5-25-00 Pm by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God spreading a table and inviting people to partake in a feast. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's burden and not t |
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His Name -- the Counsellor by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the title given to Christ as a counselor. He explains that Christ is a counselor in three ways: as God's counselor, as our counselor in times |
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His Name -- Wonderful! by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher describes a time when the world as we know it will come to an end. He speaks of the earth's bowels moving and the dead rising from their graves. The pr |
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The Pineaple Story by Otto Koning | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences of being a missionary in a remote jungle. They talk about the boredom and monotony of their life there, but also the joy of |
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More Worth Then Birds (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the care and love that God has for His people. He highlights the fact that God knows every detail about us, even the number of hairs on our |
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(Depressed Disciples) Loneliness by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, Pastor Mullen discusses the theme of being alone in different situations. He starts by mentioning how the Lord did a good job for him and Pastor Mullen. He then tal |