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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/translate/figs-metonymy)
We have become
The pronoun "We" refers to God's people.
derision
strong laughter to shame a person