87 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19), Source Book Keys, SPERO DEUTERONOMY | 22:14 evil — DEUT1178 It is forbidden to issue a false report ... DEUT1178 It is forbidden to issue a false report about another [this verse]. It is also forbidden to receive a false report (Exodus 23:1). From the passage "Thou shalt keep thee from every evil thing" [Hebrew davar, which can also be read as 'word'], the rabbis concluded that one is forbidden to speak ill of one's fellow even if what is said is true (Deuteronomy 23:10). Share Print Source KeySPEROVerse22:14Keyword(s)evilSource Page(s)147 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 22:13 marriage — DEUT1177 Consummate marriage according to the Tor... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 22:14 indict — DEUT1179 I might think [the halachah obtained] ev... Next Article