dn2:44.1 They give up lying. They speak the truth and stick to the truth. They’re honest and dependable, and don’t trick the world with their words.
dn2:44.2 This pertains to their ethics.
dn2:44.3 They give up backbiting. They don’t repeat in one place what they heard in another so as to divide people against each other. Instead, they reconcile those who are divided and support those who are united, delighting in harmony, loving harmony, speaking words that promote harmony.
dn2:44.4 This pertains to their ethics.
dn2:44.5 They give up harsh speech. They speak in a way that’s mellow, pleasing to the ear, endearing, going to the heart, polite, and likable and agreeable to the people.
dn2:44.6 This pertains to their ethics.
dn2:44.7 They give up talking nonsense. Their words are timely, true, and meaningful, in line with the teaching and training. They say things at the right time which are valuable, reasonable, succinct, and beneficial.
dn2:44.8 This pertains to their ethics.



