Psalms 55:22

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

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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What this verse means

Burdens are meant to be handed over, not carried alone forever.

A short prayer

Lord, here is the weight I keep carrying. I cast it on You; sustain me as You promised.

Read in context — Psalms 55

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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