I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.
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Gill's Exposition
I was a reproach among all mine enemies,.... This is a common case of the people of God; and though it may be the least of their afflictions, yet it is not grateful to the flesh; and it is as it is…
Barnes' Notes
I was a reproach among all mine enemies - That is, he was subjected to their reproaches, or was calumniated and reviled by them. See the notes at Psa 22:6. But especially among my neighbors - I was…
In the foregoing verses David had appealed to God's righteousness, and pleaded his relation to him and dependence on him; here he appeals to his mercy, and pleads the greatness of his own misery,…
Cambridge Bible
Because of all mine adversaries I am become a reproach,
Yea, unto my neighbours exceedingly. (R.V.)
The original is as awkward as the translation, and we should probably connect because of all mine…
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