I was a reproach among all mine enemies; rather, I am become a reproach (Kay, Revised Version). The psalmist complains of the loss of his reputation. Absalom's rebellion was preceded by a long course of calumnious accusation of David (2 Samuel 15:1-4), whereby men's hearts were stolen away from him, and his character blackened.
His enemies made the most of these ill reports, and turned them to his reproach (camp. Psalms 69:18-20). But especially among my neighbours. Not that they reproached him more than others, hut that he felt their reproaches more keenly.
And a fear to mine acquaintance. His acquaintances were afraid of being recognized as such, and involved in his ill repute. They that did sea me without; i.e. "out of doors," or "in the street." Fled from me.
Avoided my contact, not wishing to be seen with me (comp. Psalms 88:8).