What Does Psalm 55:22 Mean?
Psalm 55:22 meaning explained verse-by-verse: "Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved...." Original language, context & application.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
— Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
The Plain Meaning
David encourages believers to throw their burdens onto God—He is able to carry what we cannot. God sustains His people and keeps them from falling.
Word Study
'Yehav' (burden) appears only here in the Old Testament—it means what is given to you, your lot or portion. It's the weight of life that has been assigned to you. 'Cast' (shalakh) means to throw or hurl—an active, decisive throwing of your assigned burdens onto God.
Living It Out
You weren't designed to carry life's burdens alone. God invites you to cast your worries on Him. He will sustain you and keep you stable through every storm.
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