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Psalms 108:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 108:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Moab is my washpot; Upon Edom will I cast my shoe; Over Philistia will I shout.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Moab is my washpot; Upon Edom will I cast my shoe; Over Philistia will I shout.
Psalms 108:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 108

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6That thy beloved may be delivered, Save with thy right hand, and answer us.
7God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.
9Moab is my washpot; Upon Edom will I cast my shoe; Over Philistia will I shout.
10Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who hath led me unto Edom?
11Hast not thou cast us off, O God? And thou goest not forth, O God, with our hosts.
12Give us help against the adversary; For vain is the help of man.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Over Philistia will I triumph, etc.] In (<196008>Psalm 60:8), it is, “Philistia, triumph thou because of me”;”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Moab ... - This is fallen from Psalms 60:8. The only change is in the close of the verse. Instead of “Plilistia, triumph thou because of me” Psalms 60:8, it is here, “Over Philistia will I triumph.” Why the change was made is unknown. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Moab: Psa 60:8-10; Sa2 8:1, Sa2 8:2; Joh 13:8, Joh 13:14 I cast: Rut 4:7, Rut 4:8 over Philistia: Sa2 21:15-22; Isa 14:29-32 Psalms 108:10”
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