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Psalm 55:22 (KJV)

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

Psalm 55:22 · King James Version

Psalm 55:22 is verse of the day number 122 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Cast thy burden”. It comes from Psalm 55, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.

Psalm 55:22 in other translations

  • Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

    Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

  • Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

    American Standard Version (ASV)

Psalm 55:22 in context

Psalm 55:19–23 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.

19God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

20He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

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.

22Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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

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Cross-references for Psalm 55:22

Passages most often linked to Psalm 55:22, strongest connections first.

  • Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

  • Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

  • Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

  • Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

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

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

  • Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

  • Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

  • He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

  • Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

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Scripture text: King James Version, Berean Standard Bible and American Standard Version (public domain).