My friends, who should defend me from the scorns and injuries of others, scorn me; so this word is used Psalms 119:51 Proverbs 3:34, Proverbs 19:28. I pour forth my prayers and tears to God, that he would judge me according to my innocency, and plead my righteous cause against you.
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Job 16:20
20 My friends scorn me: but mine eyed poureth out tears unto God.