Psalms 108:9 kjv — Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.

King James Version

"Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph."

— Psalms 108:9, King James Version

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Psalms 108 — Context

6

That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.

7

God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

8

Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;

9

Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.

10

Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

11

Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?

12

Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

Psalms 108:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 108:9 say?
Psalms 108:9 in the King James Version reads: “Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.”
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 (KJV): “Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.” 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.
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