KJV ORIGINAL
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Give your worries and troubles to the LORD, and he will support you and give you strength. He will never let those who live right be shaken or destroyed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that God will carry our burdens and keep faithful people secure when we trust our problems to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David during a time of deep betrayal, likely when his trusted counselor Ahithophel joined Absalom's rebellion against him. David felt overwhelmed by enemies and even close friends turning against him, making this promise of God's sustaining care especially meaningful during his darkest hour.
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