11 I was a [a]reproach among all mine enemies, but specially among my neighbors: and a fear to mine acquaintance, [b]who seeing me in the street, fled from me.

12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.

13 For I have heard the railing of [c]great men: fear was on every side, while they conspired together against me, and consulted to take my life.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 31:11 Mine enemies had drawn all men to their part against me, even my chief friends.
  2. Psalm 31:11 They were afraid to show me any token of friendship.
  3. Psalm 31:13 They that were in authority, condemned me as a wicked doer.

11 Because of all my enemies,(A)
    I am the utter contempt(B) of my neighbors(C)
and an object of dread to my closest friends—
    those who see me on the street flee from me.
12 I am forgotten as though I were dead;(D)
    I have become like broken pottery.
13 For I hear many whispering,(E)
    “Terror on every side!”(F)
They conspire against me(G)
    and plot to take my life.(H)

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