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

These two phrases share similar meanings and are combined for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

## We have become ##

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

## burn like fire ##

This simile compares the expression of God's anger to a fire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])