63. Giving up lying, one becomes a speaker of the truth, reliable, trustworthy, dependable, not a deceiver of the world.
Giving up slander, one does not repeat there what is heard here, or repeat here what is heard there for the purpose of causing divisions between people. Thus, one becomes a reconciler of those who are divided and a combiner of those already united. Rejoicing in peace, delighting in peace, promoting peace, peace becomes the motive of one’s speech.
Giving up harsh speech, one speaks what is blameless, pleasant to the ear, agreeable, going to the heart, urbane, pleasing and liked by all.
Giving up useless chatter, one speaks at the right time, about the facts, to the point, about Dhamma and training, words worthy of being treasured up, seasonable, reasonable, clearly defined and connected to the goal.
D.I,64 (DN 2)
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