## as a dead man ##

This phrase stresses that the writer has no place among people. He is completely ignored. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## like a broken pot ##

The writer feels that he is useless.

## the whispering of many ##

AT: "many people talking about me," (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## terrifying news from every side ##

AT: "scary reports from many sources"

## take away my life ##

AT: "kill me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])