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.
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.
Related verses
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”John 15:5
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”Luke 1:37
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”Nehemiah 8:10