Illustrations paragraph 11

If he knows that the bride's family home is immodest, he must tell. None of the details above are needed for this. Even if he does not know it himself, but only heard it from others, he must still tell. But he must be careful not to say it in a way that sounds like he knows it himself. He should say, "I heard such and such."

I planned to bring more cases about craftsmen, hired workers and servants, but because printing costs a lot and time is short, I held back. But the general rule is: a person must pay attention to his ways, and especially to what comes out of his mouth, and not get involved in matters between people — unless he knows the matter clearly and truly, and his goal is to help and not hatred. He must see what will come from his words, so that he does not step outside the law, Heaven forbid. Then Hashem will help him not to be caught in the trap of the evil inclination. May the Rock of Israel save us from mistakes and show us the wonders of His Torah.

"Blessed is Hashem forever, Amen and Amen."

Here ends the second part of the book Chafetz Chaim.