I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side] Or, of many Magor-missabibs. Vers. 3. Of many such as this Pashur; or, of many suborned by him, consulting together, how to frame reports, and carry them to the rulers; if by faining and glossing, or by catching hold of ought that slipt from me, they might get somewhat against me. Chap. 18. 18. Matth. 22. 16, 17. Mark 12. 13, 14. Luke 11. 53, 54. &20. 21. Report, say they, and we will report it] Bring to us what ye can get from him; and we will acquaint the King, or the rulers with it. Isaiah 29:21. Chap. 26. 11. all my familiars] Heb. every man of my peace. Chap. 38. 22. See Job 19:19. Psalms 41:9. &Psalms 55:13. watched for my halting] Psalms 35:15. &Psalms 38:16. They watched me, hoping to get somewhat that might by oversight slip me, whereby they might insnare me, and bring me into danger. Chap. 5. 16. Isa. 29 21. Luke 11:53-54.