Speak truth and defend neighbor’s name

112 What is required in the ninth commandment?

I must promote my neighbour's good name and speak well of him, 1 defend and protect him, 2 and promote his honour and well-being as I would my own. 3

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 31:8-9

Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

1 Corinthians 13:7

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Philippians 2:4

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.