Truthfulness

Source

מִדְּבַר-שֶׁקֶר תִּרְחָק

Exodus 23:7Sefaria

Commentary

Exodus demands distance from falsehood: Musar widens that to careless speech, flattering distortion, and the self-deception that precedes public lying.

The light

Before you speak, ask: is this accurate, necessary, and kind enough to be said now?