Psalms 55:22

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, etc.] These are either the words of the Holy Ghost to David, according to Jarchi; or of David to his own soul in distress, and may be directed to any good man in like circumstances. The word rendered “burden” signifies a gift and so the words are translated by many, “cast thy gift upon the Lord” f730; what he has given in a way of providence and of grace, acknowledge him to be the author of it; pray for a continuance of mercies, and for fresh supplies, and expect them; and also what he gives in a way of trial, the cross, with all afflictions and troubles: which sense seems most agreeable to the context; and these may be said to be “the gift” of God, as the cup…”

“thy burden--literally, "gift," what is assigned you. he shall sustain--literally, "supply food," and so all need (Psa 37:25; Mat 6:11). to be moved--from the secure position of His favor (compare Psa 10:6).”

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord - This may be regarded as an address of the psalmist to himself, or to his own soul - an exhortation to himself to roll all his care upon the Lord, and to be calm. It is expressed, however, in so general language, that it may be applicable to all persons in similar circumstances. Compare Matthew 11:28-29; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7. The Margin here is, “gift.” The “literal” rendering would be, “Cast upon Jehovah what he hath given (or laid upon) thee; that is, thy lot.” (Gesenius, Lexicon) The phrase, “he gives thee,” here means what he appoints for thee; what he allots to thee as thy portion; what, in the great distribution of things in his world, he has…”

“Burden - All thy crosses, and cares, and fears, lay them upon the Almighty, by faith and prayer. He directs this speech to his own soul, and to all good men in like circumstances. Suffer - As he doth wicked men. Tho' he may for a season suffer them to be shaken, yet not to be overwhelmed. Psalms 55:23”

“55:22-23 The psalmist commits all his cares to the Lord.”

“Cast: Psa 27:14, Psa 37:5 \*marg. Psa 42:10, Psa 42:11, Psa 62:8, Psa 63:8; Isa 50:10; Mat 6:25, Mat 6:31-34, Mat 11:28; Luk 12:22; Phi 4:6, Phi 4:7; Pe1 5:7 burden: or, gift suffer: Psa 16:8, Psa 37:24, Psa 62:2, Psa 62:6, Psa 121:3; Sa1 2:9; Joh 10:27-30; Pe1 1:5 Psalms 55:23”