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We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, mocking and derision to those who are around us
The words "being objects of contempt," "mocking," and "making them ashamed" are metonyms for those who insult, mock, and deride. Alternate translation: "We have become people whom our neighbors treat with contempt; those around us mock and deride us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)
We have become
The pronoun "We" refers to God's people.
derision
strong laughter to shame a person