Commentary for Bava Metzia 123:5
והני מפני כבוד אביהם מי מיחייבי קרי כאן (שמות כב, כז) ונשיא בעמך לא תאר בעושה מעשה עמך
But are they then bound to make restitution for the sake of their father's honour? [Why not] apply here, Thou shalt not curse a ruler of thy people,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Ex. XXII, 27: this is interpreted as a general injunction to safeguard another Jew's honour. ');"><sup>4</sup></span>
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