Psalms 55:22

Cast your burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain you: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Updated King James Version

In The King James Version

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

In Context

21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

23But you, O God, shall bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in you.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

Psalms 16:8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Psalms 37:5Commit your way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Psalms 42:10As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is your God?

Psalms 62:6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

Psalms 63:8My soul follows hard after you: your right hand upholds me.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 55:17-23

Confidence in God. 16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. 17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. 19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. 20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant. 21 The… Read the whole commentary →

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