That I bear false witness against no man, [329] nor falsify any man's words; [330] that I be no backbiter, nor slanderer; [331] that I do not judge, nor join in condemning any man rashly, or unheard; [332] but that I avoid all sorts of lies and deceit, as the proper works of the devil, [333] unless I would bring down upon me the heavy wrath of God; [334] likewise, that in judgment and all other dealings I love the truth, speak it uprightly and confess it; [335] also that I defend and promote, as much as I am able, the horror and good character of my neighbour. [336]

[329] Prov. 19:5, 9; Prov. 21:28.

[330] Ps. 15:3; Ps. 50:19, 20.

[331] Rom. 1:29, 30.

[332] Matt. 7:1, 2; Luke 6:37.

[333] John 8:44.

[334] Prov. 12:22; Prov. 13:5.

[335] 1:Cor. 13:6; Eph. 4:25.

[336] 1:Pet. 4:8.