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A promise is a debt carried by the tongue (Persian seed expression 50)

A promise is a debt carried by the tongue

Meaning

Words create responsibility.

Literal translation

promise debt of tongue

Usage example

Keep your word; a promise is a debt carried by the tongue.

Keep your word; a promise is a debt carried by the tongue.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Persian / Persian. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Quechua - Peru Ama sua, ama llulla, ama quella. Persian - Iran Qatre qatre jam gardad, vangahi darya shavad. Quechua - Bolivia Ama sua, ama llulla, ama quella. Persian (Farsi) - Iran Qatre qatre jam gardad, vangahi darya shavad.