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who stiffens his neck
A person becoming stubborn is spoken of as if he stiffens his neck. AT: "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. AT: "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. AT: "and no one will be able to help him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the people sigh
The people let out long, loud breaths that show that they are weary and sad. AT: "the people will be weary and sad" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)