Don't believe a rumor, even if it was widely known,

Most rumors are exaggerated and overblown.

Too often we believe rechilut if it was said by our fathers or mothers,

Rechilut should not be spread to others!

If you hear a report that you will be under attack,

Protect yourself while assuming the report was wack.

The speaker of rechilut should not be believed,

Because his story was probably misconceived!

If you hear a rumor, you can launch an investigation,

But only believe the most favorable explanation.

Rumors often contain exaggerated content,

If you believe the rumor, you should quickly repent!

Speaking rechilut can reopen old wounds,

Try to stop hatred before it balloons.

Repeating rechilut adds fuel to the fire,

To do teshuva, an apology is required!

Don't tell parents lashon hara about their kids,

There are many types of rechilut the Torah forbids.

Rabbi Yossi never said anything he had to retract,

Choose your words wisely and consider their impact!

Repeating a rumor is generally not allowed,

Rechilut is even worse if repeated to a crowd.

To avoid putting others to shame,

Be careful when speaking to those that like to blame!

The halachot of rechilut are mostly a refresher,

Don't gossip, even under pressure.

As a last resort,

To create peace, the truth you can distort.

You can report a criminal plot,

In order to return items that are hot.

What you say about someone might have stung,

Because life and death lie in the tongue!

When someone speaks lashon hara, it's a terrible blunder,

Do all you can to steal the speaker's thunder.

In an effort to make the world more pleasant,

Speak to'eles with at least three people present!

If you see someone steal,

Their identity can be revealed.

But address him in private before publicizing his name,

And do all you can to minimize his shame!