# 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 are

The pronoun "We" refers to God's people.

# derision

strong laughter to shame a person