81 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2), Source Book Keys, PLYN LEVITICUS | 25:17 hurt — LEV1001 We are forbidden to hurt the feelings of o... LEV1001 We are forbidden to hurt the feelings of others. This verse prohibits words that will cause anguish (Bava Metzia 58b) even if they will not cause embarrassment (Chofetz Chayim, Introduction, B'air Mayim Chayim 14). The Torah writes: "You shall fear your Lord," because at times a person might say something that appears to be an innocent remark while in reality he maliciously says it to cause someone anguish or pain (Rashi). Below are the basic laws of this prohibition: [Transcriber's note: Author provides many details and examples.] Share Print Source KeyPLYNVerse25:17Keyword(s)hurtSource Page(s)325 Switch article LEVITICUS | 25:17 fear — LEV998 Great reward awaits the man who guards him... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 25:17 oppress — LEV1002 It is a negative commandment not to oppre... Next Article