Q77. What is required in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment requireth 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
1
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:”
2
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.”
3
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.”