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We have become a reproach for our neighbors, mocking and derision to those who are around us

The words "reproach," "mocking," and "derision" are metonyms for those whom others reproach, mock, and deride. Alternate translation: "We have become people whom our neighbors reproach; 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