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clap their hands ... they hiss and shake their heads
ways in which people make fun of others and insult them (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the daughter of Jerusalem
This is a poetic name for Jerusalem, which is spoken of here as if it were a woman. (See:rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
"Is this the city that they called 'The Perfection of Beauty,' 'The Joy for All of Earth?'"
This question is used to express sarcasm. AT: "This city that they called 'The Perfection of Beauty,' 'The Joy for All of Earth' isn't so beautiful or joyful any more!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
"We have swallowed her"
AT: "We have completely destroyed Jerusalem" like an animal swallows its food (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)