Psalm 108:9
New International Version
Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

New Living Translation
But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant, and I will wipe my feet on Edom and shout in triumph over Philistia.”

English Standard Version
Moab is my washbasin; upon Edom I cast my shoe; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Berean Standard Bible
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

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

New King James Version
Moab is My washpot; Over Edom I will cast My shoe; Over Philistia I will triumph.”

New American Standard Bible
“Moab is My washbowl; I will throw My sandal over Edom; I will shout aloud over Philistia.”

NASB 1995
“Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I shall throw My shoe; Over Philistia I will shout aloud.”

NASB 1977
“Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I shall throw My shoe; Over Philistia I will shout aloud.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I shall throw My shoe; Over Philistia I will make a loud shout.”

Amplified Bible
“Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I will throw My shoe [to show Edom is Mine]; Over Philistia I will shout [in triumph].”

Christian Standard Bible
Moab is my washbasin; I throw my sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moab is My washbasin; I throw My sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.”

American Standard Version
Moab is my washpot; Upon Edom will I cast my shoe; Over Philistia will I shout.

Contemporary English Version
Moab is merely my washbasin, and Edom belongs to me. I shout with victory over the Philistines."

English Revised Version
Moab is my washpot; upon Edom will I cast my shoe: over Philistia will I shout.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moab is my washtub. I will throw my shoe over Edom. I will shout in triumph over Philistia."

Good News Translation
But I will use Moab as my washbowl, and I will throw my sandals on Edom, as a sign that I own it. I will shout in triumph over the Philistines."

International Standard Version
Moab is my washbasin; I will fling my shoe on Edom and shout over Philistia."

Majority Standard Bible
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

NET Bible
Moab is my wash basin. I will make Edom serve me. I will shout in triumph over Philistia."

New Heart English Bible
Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout in triumph over Philistia."

Webster's Bible Translation
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.

World English Bible
Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout over Philistia.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Moab [is] a pot for My washing, "" On Edom I cast My shoe, "" Over Philistia I habitually shout.

Young's Literal Translation
Moab is a pot for my washing, Upon Edom I cast my shoe, Over Philistia I shout habitually.

Smith's Literal Translation
Moab the pot of my washing; upon Edom I will cast my shoe; over Philistia will I shout for joy.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moab the pot of my hope. Over Edom I will stretch out my shoe: the aliens are become my friends.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Moab is the cooking pot of my hope. I will extend my shoe in Idumea; the foreigners have become my friends.

New American Bible
Moab is my washbowl; upon Edom I cast my sandal; I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”

New Revised Standard Version
Moab is my washbasin; on Edom I hurl my shoe; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Moab is my washpot; Edom will loosen my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Moab is my wash pot. I shall cast my sandals over Edom and I shall shout over Palestine.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moab is my washpot; Upon Edom do I cast my shoe; Over Philistia do I cry aloud.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Moab is the caldron of my hope; over Idumea will I cast my sandal; the Philistines are made subject to me.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Israel's Kingdom Blessing
8Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter. 9Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” 10Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?…

Cross References
Joshua 15:63
But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah.

Judges 1:21
The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites.

2 Samuel 5:6-7
Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

1 Chronicles 11:4-5
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.

Jeremiah 48:40-47
For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab. / Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor. / Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD. ...

Jeremiah 49:1-6
Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? / Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD. / Wail, O Heshbon, for Ai has been destroyed; cry out, O daughters of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth and mourn; run back and forth within your walls, for Milcom will go into exile together with his priests and officials. ...

Ezekiel 25:1-7
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. / Tell the Ammonites to hear the word of the Lord GOD, for this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you exclaimed, “Aha!” when My sanctuary was profaned, when the land of Israel was laid waste, and when the house of Judah went into exile, ...

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.

Zephaniah 2:8-11
“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. / Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” / This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. ...

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Matthew 15:21-28
Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ...

Mark 7:24-30
Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ...

Acts 15:14-18
Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: / ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, ...

Romans 15:8-12
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

Moab

Psalm 60:8-10
Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me…

2 Samuel 8:1,2
And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines…

John 13:8,14
Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me…

I cast

Ruth 4:7,8
Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel…

over Philistia

2 Samuel 21:15-22
Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint…

Isaiah 14:29-32
Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent…

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Moab is My washbasin
The phrase "Moab is My washbasin" uses a metaphor to describe Moab's subjugation and lowly status in the eyes of God. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a washbasin was a common household item used for cleansing. By referring to Moab as a washbasin, the psalmist conveys that Moab is a tool for God's purposes, emphasizing its servitude and insignificance compared to God's sovereignty. Historically, Moab was a frequent adversary of Israel, and this imagery reflects the divine judgment and control over nations that oppose God's people. The Hebrew root for "washbasin" (סִיר, "sir") can also imply a pot or vessel, further underscoring the utilitarian and humble role assigned to Moab.

upon Edom I toss My sandal
The act of tossing a sandal upon Edom signifies ownership and authority. In ancient times, the removal or tossing of a sandal was a symbolic gesture of claiming possession or transferring rights, as seen in the book of Ruth (Ruth 4:7). Edom, a nation descended from Esau, often had contentious relations with Israel. By stating "upon Edom I toss My sandal," the psalmist illustrates God's dominion and the subjugation of Edom under His rule. The Hebrew word for "sandal" (נַעַל, "na'al") is associated with travel and journey, suggesting that God's purposes will advance over Edom, further asserting His control over the land and its people.

over Philistia I shout in triumph
The phrase "over Philistia I shout in triumph" conveys a victorious proclamation over the Philistines, who were long-standing enemies of Israel. The act of shouting in triumph indicates a decisive victory and the celebration of God's power over adversaries. The Hebrew root for "shout" (רָנַן, "ranan") often denotes a joyful cry or singing, reflecting the exuberance and confidence in God's deliverance and justice. Historically, the Philistines were a formidable force, yet this verse reassures the faithful of God's ultimate victory over all opposition. The mention of Philistia serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to protect and vindicate His people.

Verse 9. - Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I east out my shoe. Identical with the first two clauses of Psalm 60:8. Over Philistia will I triumph. In Psalm 60:8 the expression used is different. There we have, "Philistia, triumph thou over me," or, "because of me." Apparently the compiler has not understood David's irony, and has therefore changed the form of the verb.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moab
מוֹאָ֤ב ׀ (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

is My washbasin;
סִ֬יר (sîr)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5518: A pot, a thorn, a hook

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Edom
אֱ֭דוֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment

I toss
אַשְׁלִ֣יךְ (’aš·lîḵ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away

My sandal;
נַעֲלִ֑י (na·‘ă·lî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5275: A sandal tongue, a sandal, slipper

over
עֲלֵֽי־ (‘ă·lê-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Philistia
פְ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת (p̄ə·le·šeṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6429: Philistia -- a territory on the southern Mediterranean coast of Israel

I shout in triumph.”
אֶתְרוֹעָֽע׃ (’eṯ·rō·w·‘ā‘)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout


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