Psalms · Chapter 55 · Anxiety

Psalms 55:22 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

For the mind that will not quiet itself.

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 55

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

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

KJV · King James Version

"Cast7993 thy burden3053 upon the LORD3068, and he shall sustain3557 thee: he shall never5769 suffer5414 the righteous6662 to be moved4131. burden: or, gift"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thy, upon, lord, shall, while the WEB renders these as your, yahweh, will, you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 55:22 in Psalms 55

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 55:22 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 55. Read the full chapter →

v.20 He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
v.21 His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
v.22 Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
v.23 But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

Read Psalms from the beginning →

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How to memorise Psalms 55:22

Psalms 55:22 contains 19 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Cast your burden on Yahweh

CYBOY
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and he will sustain you

AHWSY
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He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

HWNATR

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 55:22

What does Psalms 55:22 say?

Psalms 55:22 reads: "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 55:22 in?

Psalms 55:22 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 55:22 about?

Psalms 55:22 is primarily a Bible verse about Anxiety. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 55:22 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 55:22 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Cast7993 thy burden3053 upon the LORD3068, and he shall sustain3557 thee: he shall never5769 suffer5414 the righteous6662 to be moved4131. burden: or, gift". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 55:22?

Psalms 55:22 is 19 words in the WEB translation (99 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 55:22?

To memorise Psalms 55:22, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 55:22 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 55:22 today?

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