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Condemnation is ready for mockers and flogging for

The words "condemnation" and "flogging" may be expressed as verbs. Alternate translation: "Yahweh is ready to condemn mockers and to flog" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)

flogging for the backs of fools

The words "is ready" are understood from the previous phrase and may be repeated. Alternate translation: "flogging is ready for the backs of fools" or "he is ready to flog the backs" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)

flogging

beating with a whip or stick