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Connecting Statement:
Yahweh continues to talk about what he will do on the day of Yahweh.
the world
This refers to people. Alternate translation: "the people of the world" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
the wicked ... the proud ... the ruthless
These phrases refer to people who have these qualities. Alternate translation: "wicked people ... proud people ... ruthless people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)
the ruthless
"cruel people"
will bring down the arrogance of the ruthless
Being low often represents being humble. Bringing down people's arrogance represents making them humble. Alternate translation: "will humble the ruthless" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)