Precept 45: 'Always Keep Your Word'.

Your word is among the most valuable things you possess. Once given, it must never be broken!

If you say you will be somewhere at a certain hour, then you will be there, even if the world itself should end around you!

Give your word carefully, warrior, for once given, there can be no excuses, hesitation, or retreat.

Let others know that when you give your word, the matter is settled.

A warrior's word is a promise of certainty.