# I am like a deaf man ... hear nothing

The writer does not listen to what his enemies are saying. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# I am like a mute man ... says nothing

The writer does not speak evil words to or about his enemies. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# a mute man

a person who cannot speak