# who stiffens his neck

A person becoming stubborn is spoken of as if he stiffens his neck. Alternate translation: "who becomes stubborn" or "who refuses to listen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# will be broken in a moment

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will suddenly break him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# beyond healing

"and no one will be able to heal him." Sickness is a metaphor for any kind of bad situation. Alternate translation: "and no one will be able to help him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])