LEV1032 If one debases another person through his lashon hara or rechilus to the extent that the person loses his livelihood, then the speaker transgresses another positive commandment. For example, if someone mean-spiritedly announces that another person is dishonest, or is not qualified for the type of work he does, or the like, then he violates the positive commandment גֵּ֧ר וְתֹושָׁ֛ב וָחַ֖י עִמָּֽךְ׃וְחֵ֥י אָחִ֖יךָ עִמָּֽךְ׃…, “A convert or resident, and he shall live with you... and your brother shall live with you” (Vayikra 25:35-36). This mitzvah obligates us to help a Jew who is poor--by giving him a donation or a loan, or by entering a business partnership with him, or by finding him a job--in order to strengthen his financial standing so that he will not collapse and become dependent on people. We are all obligated all the more not to cause a person to lose his livelihood.