97 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26), Source Book Keys, GATES GENESIS | 50:16 message — GEN1607 (Continued from [[DEUT963]] Deuteronomy 1... GEN1607 (Continued from [[DEUT963]] Deuteronomy 19:16 false GATES 365). Our Sages permitted [lying] in the fulfillment of mitzvos and in the pursuit of well-being and harmony. They said Ketubot 17a that it is permissible to praise a bride in the presence of her groom and say that she is pretty and graceful, even when this is not the case. They also said Yevamot 65b: It is permissible to alter [facts] for the sake of harmony, as the pasuk says [this verse]. GATES 367 Share Print Source KeyGATESVerse50:16Keyword(s)messageSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 50:16 message — GEN1609 See [[GEN951]] Genesis 18:13 I BOROJMV 23... Previous Article GENESIS | 50:16 message — GEN1608 R. Ila said in the name of R. Elazar b. R... Next Article