Q62. What is required in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment requires the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own, and our neighbour's good name, especially in witness-bearing.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Zechariah 8:16
“These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:”
1 Peter 3:16
“Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”
Acts 25:10
“Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.”
3 John 1:12
“Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.”
Proverbs 14:5, 25
“A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. … A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”