Q112: What is required in the ninth commandment?

I must not give false testimony against anyone,

twist no one’s words, not gossip or slander, nor condemn or join in condemning anyone rashly and unheard.1

Rather, I must avoid all lying and deceit

as the devil’s own works, under penalty of God’s heavy wrath.2

In court and everywhere else,

I must love the truth,3

speak and confess it honestly, and do what I can to defend and promote my neighbour’s honour and reputation.4