Psalms 31:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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.

A reproach among (Hebrew, min (H4480), from, on the part of) all mine enemies. The reproach arose from mine enemies.

My neighbours. It is peculiarly painful when we are so utterly repudiated by general opinion that our very neighbours and friends, from whom we expect kindness and sympathy in our sorrow, join in the common cry against us.

And a fear to mine acquaintance. Such was Jesus' case at His crucifixion (Psalms 38:11; Luke 23:49).

They ... see me without fled - not only will none keep company with me under the same roof, but everyone flees from me, if I come near them 'in the streets.'

Psalms 31:11

11 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.