# Condemnation is ready for mockers and flogging for

The words "condemnation" and "flogging" may be expressed as verbs. Alternate translation: "Yahweh is ready to condemn mockers and to flog" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# flogging for the backs of fools

The words "is ready" are understood from the previous phrase and may be repeated. Alternate translation: "flogging is ready for the backs of fools" or "he is ready to flog the backs" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# flogging

beating with a whip or stick