Psalms 108:9 bbe — Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.

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"Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry."

— Psalms 108:9, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 108 — Context

Let your right hand be stretched out for salvation, and give me an answer, so that your loved ones may be safe from danger.

This is the word of the holy God: I will be glad; I will make Shechem a heritage, measuring out the valley of Succoth.

Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is the strength of my head; Judah is my law-giver;

Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.

Who will take me into the strong town? who will be my guide into Edom?

Have you not sent us away from you, O God? and you go not out with our armies.

Give us help in our trouble; for there is no help in man.

Psalms 108:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 108:9 say?

Psalms 108:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.”

Where is Psalms 108:9 in the Bible?

Psalms 108:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 108, verse 9.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 108:9.

What translation should I read Psalms 108:9 in?

Psalms 108:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 108:9?

Psalms 108:9 reads (BBE): “Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 108:9 bbe — Moab is my washpot; on Edom is the resting-place of my shoe; over Philistia will I send out a glad cry.

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