they have gaped upon me] My friends have mocked me boldly, v. 20. and others, chap. 30. 1, 9, 10. or, have assaulted me with open mouth, to devour me, Psalms 22:13. they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully] Smiting on the cheek was a signe of reproach, Lamentations 3:30. Micah 5:1. 1 Kings 22:24. they have gathered themselves together against me] They have filled themselves: they have glutted themselves with my sorrows, Exodus 15:9. or, they have filled themselves with matter to plead against me.