1.
The Discourse on Misconduct
221.
"There are, monks, these four kinds of verbal misconduct.
What are the four?
Lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter -
these, monks, are the four kinds of verbal misconduct.
There are, monks, these four kinds of good verbal conduct.
What are the four?
Truthful speech, non-divisive speech, gentle speech, wise speech -
these, monks, are the four kinds of good verbal conduct."
The first.