The Israelite is not to be cruel to those who are physically disadvantaged. One is not to curse
(qIl) a deaf person. The verb comes from a root meaning to be light
or to be without weight.
This means to mistreat, dishonour, or disrespect the physically maimed, such as those who cannot see or hear. The Hebrew is rather to fear God, because he sees and hears everything!
14 Tu ne maudiras point un sourd, et tu ne mettras devant un aveugle rien qui puisse le faire tomber; car tu auras la crainte de ton Dieu. Je suis l'Eternel.