Psalms 60:8 bbe — Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I put out my shoe; over Philistia will a glad cry be sounded.

Bible in Basic English

"Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I put out my shoe; over Philistia will a glad cry be sounded."

— Psalms 60:8, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 60 — Context

5

So that your loved ones may be made safe, let your right hand be my salvation, and give me an answer.

6

God has said in his holy place, I will be glad: I will make a division of Shechem, and the valley of Succoth will be measured out.

7

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

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Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I put out my shoe; over Philistia will a glad cry be sounded.

9

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

10

Have not you put us away, O God? and you have not gone out with our armies.

11

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

Psalms 60:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 60:8 say?
Psalms 60:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I put out my shoe; over Philistia will a glad cry be sounded.”
Where is Psalms 60:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 60:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 60, verse 8.
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 60:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 60:8 in?
Psalms 60:8 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 60:8?
Psalms 60:8 reads (BBE): “Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I put out my shoe; over Philistia will a glad cry be sounded.” 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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