7) And this is what the esteemed Kabbalist, the master of the Chamber of Blessing, may his memory be a blessing, said: It is a positive commandment for the court to diligently examine and investigate the witnesses through seven interrogations, and so on. There are additional inquiries, such as questioning the witnesses about the clothing they wore, the soil on which they stood, whether it was black, sand, or clay, and if their testimonies contradict each other, the testimony is invalidated.
From the roots of this commandment, there emerges a comprehensive principle that encompasses a beautiful aspect. It is the proper conduct of this world that free choice should be given to individuals, and their eyes should be directed towards proper choices and avoiding harm to married couples. And there are eyes of the Temple of Justice, the eyes of the community, which judge based on knowledge with the testimony of two witnesses, two crowns.
And understanding is the secret of eyes, as it is known, and this light spreads in seven dimensions, as mentioned elsewhere. In the commandment "You shall not go about as a talebearer," it is written and it is explained that one should not tell their fellow that something negative was said about them, as it is stated, "You shall not go about as a talebearer." And even if one speaks the truth, there is a great sin in this according to the laws of the commandment.
Furthermore, in general, this prohibition also includes not speaking derogatorily about one's fellow, even if it is true, and it is as if one denies the essence [of their fellow]. And there is further elaboration on the punishment for speaking evil speech and the reward for refraining from it.