L'chaim L'chaim

Our judgments are based on how we judge others, Hashem doesn't like fighting amongst brothers. Lashon hara incited the prosecution, Guarding our tongues results in the best resolution.

This is the Shemirat Halashon introduction, Speaking lashon hara leads to unimaginable destruction, If you do as much of a mitzvah as you can, You'll be in a much better place than from where you began!

Don't disclose what could be discovered in a test, Don't speak lashon hora, even if you're being pressed. While it might seem like the Chachumim were quick to insult, It is obvious that they only intended a positive result.

It is Lifnei Iver to give bad advice, Even when you should warn, don't exaggerate, be precise. The rules are more restrictive if the partnership is already formed, If what you say will cause a loss, it is best to not inform.

You should praise your friend's bad purchase in the shuk, Because it is impossible to return the item to the crook. Rechilut can cause machloket to worsen, So don't blame your own sins on another person!

Warn Reuven before he is cheated, You can even tell him if the sale was completed. Only tell Reuven if something good will result, Because otherwise telling him is just an insult!

If someone tells you they have a hatred burning inside, Try to calm them until their anger subsides. Warn a victim of their oncoming plight, But only if the victim won't pre-empt the fight!

It is a mitzvah to warn against an impending loss, But don't exaggerate to get your message across. To speak rechilut, there are five conditions, To prevent others from falling into a compromised position!

Words can hurt, even if said in praise, Don't tell Plony's wife that Plony gave you a raise. Don't publicize that someone did you a favor, Every word we say should be savored!

Rechilut is ussor, even if the original speaker is underage Don't speak rechilut, especially if it is about a Torah sage. Speaking rechilut will inevitably lead to strife, It makes no difference if it was told to a victim or even to his wife.

Don't believe a rumor, even if it was widely known, Most rumors are exaggerated and overblown. Too often we believe rechilut if it was said by our fathers or mothers, Rechilut should not be spread to others!

If you hear a report that you will be under attack, Protect yourself while assuming the report was wack. The speaker of rechilut should not be believed, Because his story was probably misconceived!

If you hear a rumor, you can launch an investigation, But only believe the most favorable explanation. Rumors often contain exaggerated content, If you believe the rumor, you should quickly repent!

Speaking rechilut can reopen old wounds, Try to stop hatred before it balloons. Repeating rechilut adds fuel to the fire, To do teshuva, an apology is required!

Don't tell parents lashon hara about their kids, There are many types of rechilut the Torah forbids. Rabbi Yossi never said anything he had to retract, Choose your words wisely and consider their impact!

Repeating a rumor is generally not allowed, Rechilut is even worse if repeated to a crowd. To avoid putting others to shame, Be careful when speaking to those that like to blame!

The halachot of rechilut are mostly a refresher, Don't gossip, even under pressure. As a last resort, To create peace, the truth you can distort.

You can report a criminal plot, In order to return items that are hot. What you say about someone might have stung, Because life and death lie in the tongue!

When someone speaks lashon hara, it's a terrible blunder, Do all you can to steal the speaker's thunder. In an effort to make the world more pleasant, Speak to'eles with at least three people present!

If you see someone steal, Their identity can be revealed. But address him in private before publicizing his name, And do all you can to minimize his shame!

In front of someone's enemies, don't sing their praise, Make sure to second guess what your message conveys. It is best to learn about lashon hora as a child, So that when they grow up, your mouth won't run wild!

Don't speak lashon hara against an adult or kids, Lashon hara, even to your family, the Torah forbids. Don't speak lashon hara, especially to a goy, But positive words can bring us great joy!

Don't believe lashon hara, even said in passing, And don't believe it either if the speaker was harassing. If lashon hara is supported by independent facts, You can stay away from the sinner until what he stole is given back!

Silence is not an admission of guilt, Don't let lashon hara destroy the good reputation they've built. You should believe the victim over the speaker, A single witness is weak, but a rumor is weaker.

If you hear lashon hara, it is best to get up and leave, If it is forbidden to say, it is also forbidden to believe. If lashon hara is relevant, suspecting it is smart, But that is not a license to harbor hatred in your heart!