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,c5tury ,b4,c4 ,dirge ,( ,m5ephtah ,hymn ,to ,! ,nile ,! ,solemn ,fe/al ,dirge ,( ,! ,egyptians ,hymns ,to ,am5 ,hymn ,to ,ph>aoh ,! ,song ,( ,! ,h>p] ,hymn ,to ,am5-,ra ,hymn ,to ,ra-,h>ma*is ,! ,lam5tations ,( ,isis ,& ,neph?ys ,! ,litany ,( ,ra ,! ,book ,( ,respirations ,! ,epic ,( ,p5ta-,our ,footnotes ,,special ,,introduction4 ,! wond]s ( ,egyptian ar*ology are ! late/ & mo/ preci\s h>ve/ ( s*ol>s & explor]s4 ,f ,belzoni to ,fl9d]s ,petrie !re has be5 a succession ( discov]ies 9 ! valley ( ! ,nile ) :i* x is h>d = ord9>y /ud5ts to keep pace4 ,our k ( ,egyptian life to-day is f> cle>] & m complete ?an ,b5tley's or ,porson's acqua9tance ) ! antiquities ( ,greece & ,rome1 & we h f> m complete access to ! treasures ( ,egyptian lit]ature ?an ,dante or ,?omas ,aqu9as _h to ! rema9s ( ,attic poets & my/ics4 ,we "k exactly h[ an ,egyptian ( ! twelf? dyna/y dress$2 :at 0 ! position ( wom5 9 ,egypt2 & :at uni=m 0 worn by ! ,egyptian soldi]s :o took "p 9 ! campaign aga9/ ,khitasis4 ,we c see ,rameses ,,ii rid+ 9 8 w>-*>iot2 we "k ! v names ( ! horses by ^: side 8 tame lion is runn+ & ?ir/+ = ! blood ( 8 ma/]'s foes4 ,we "k all ab\t ! dome/ic animals1 ! fun]al cu/oms1 ! trades1 ! gods1 ! agriculture ( ! ,nile valley ?irty c5turies ago4 ,we see ! :ole _m-sid$ civilization portray$ 9 ! brighte/ colors 9 ! poetry1 ! books ( ritual1 ! hi]atic inscriptions1 ! tablets1 papyri1 & hi]oglyphics :i* day by day come to light 9 exhau/less abundance f ! m\nds & ru9s ( t f]tile pla9 t /ret*es f ,!bes to ! ,m>eotic lake4 ,= in/ance1 we c le>n exact p>ticul>s ab\t ! mode 9 :i* ,rameses ,,ii made w>1 f ! poem ( ,p5ta-,our1 a ,!ban writ] ( ! f\rte5? c5tury ,b4,c4 ,x is only by a figure ( spee* t ?is poem c be call$ an epic2 x is r a hi/orical n>rative c\*$ 9 t]ms ( poetic exagg]ation ) ! object ( flatt]+ ! royal vanity ( ,ph>aoh4 ,! campaign 9 :i* ,rameses !n engag$ 0 direct$ aga9/ ,kade%1 a city built on an isl& 9 ! ,orontes4 ,x is1 accord+ to ,p5ta-,our1 inhabit$ by a p kn[n z ,khita1 ^: spies are br\ght into ! t5t ( ,rameses & que/ion$ z to ! :]eab\ts ( ! ,k+ ( ,kade%4 ,! spies are =c$ by bl[s to answ]1 & !y tell ! ,egyptian mon>* t ! ,k+ ( ! ,khita 8is p[]ful ) _m soldi]s1 & ) *>iot soldi]s1 & ) _! h>ness1 z _m z ! s& ( ! sea%ore1 & !y are ready to fight beh9d ,kade%40 ,! ,k+ is v angry2 = he _h be5 deceiv$ by false news to ! effect t 8 enemy _h fl$ 9 t]ror to ,khilibu4 8,! fault is great10 he cries1 8t ! gov]nors ( ! l& & ! vassal pr9ces ( ,ph>aoh h committ$1 9 neglect+ to wat* ! movem5ts ( ! ,khita40 ,he s5ds to br+ back ! legions he _h s5t away1 & mean:ile ! approa* ( ! enemy is ann\nc$4 ,! camp ( ,rameses is surpris$ by ! ,asiatics2 _m foot-soldi]s are kill$ be=e !y c seize _! weapons1 b a fai?ful b& rallies 9 front ( ! royal qu>t]s4 ,sudd5ly a cry is he>d2 ,rameses has quickly put on 8 armor1 seiz$ 8 lance1 ord]$ 8 w> lion to be loos$1 & da%$ into ! fight4 ,ph>aoh ) 8 ma/] ( ! horse1 ,m5ni1 is soon hemm$ 9 by foes4 8,my ,"l1 ,o g5]\s ,k+60 cries ,m5ni1 8,egypt's great protector 9 ! day ( battle6 behold we /& alone 9 ! mid/ ( ! enemy1 = ! ar*]s & ! *>iots h left u4 ,let u return1 t our lives may be sav$4 ,save u1 ,o my ,"l1 ,rameses ,miamun60 ,!n ,rameses call$ ^u ,am51 8 god1 & "u 8 protection *>g$ ! enemy1 & 88 h& dev\r$ !m 9 ! space ( an in/ant40 ,five times he ru%$ ^u !m1 & five times !y repuls$ him4 ,! six? "t he breaks _! ranks & rega9s 8 own l9es4 ,!n ! legions ( ,ptah1 :i* _h return$ to ! camp1 jo9 ! battle1 & ! ,asiatics are r\t$4 ,! fir/ c>e ( ,rameses is to refre% 8 brave horses1 ,victory-9-,!bes & ,maut-is-,satisfi$4 ,nei!r !y nor ,rameses & 8 lion are w\nd$1 ?\gh all /a9$ ) blood & du/1 :ile ! head-plumes ( ! team are torn & tatt]$ & _! cap>ison brok54 ,?is is a brief acc\nt ( ! ma9 incid5t 9 ?is ,egyptian epic1 :i* is writt5 ) life-l detail & animation4 ,! w> concludes ) a treaty1 & ! m>riage ( ,rameses ) ! daught] ( ! ,k+ ( ,kade%1 s t h5ce=? 8! p ( ,egypt 7 ( "o m9d ) ! pr9ces ( ,khita1 :i* _h n be5 ! case s9ce ! god ,r40 ,! ,egyptians h always be5 deeply impress$ by ! fact ( human mortality1 & mu* ( _! religi\s belief & religi\s ritual is tak5 up ) ! rites ( burial1 & detail$ doctr9es z to ! exp]i5ce ( ! s\l aft] p>t+ f ! body4 ,_! elaborate embalm+ ( ! dead spr+s f ! desire to keep ! mortal t5em5t prep>$ = ! s\l's return to x4 ,9 _! ,book ( ! ,dead is a full s]ies ( pray]s1 songs1 & incantations to be employ$ at fun]als1 & by ! individual 9 8 j\rney beyond ! tomb4 ,! fun]al procession 0 a v noisy company2 lam5tations 7 he>d ?r\gh its :ole l5g?1 b ! burd5 ( ! hymns 0 always1 8,to ! ,we/40 ,?is 0 enl>g$ ^u1 8,to ! ,we/1 ! dwell+ ( ,osiris2 ,o ,*ief1 z ?\ goe/ to ! ,we/1 ! ,gods !mselves lam5t1 z ?\ goe/ to ! ,we/40 ,osiris is ! judge :o weighs ! s\ls1 & allots !m happ9ess or mis]y1 accord+ to _! des]ts4 8,! ,book ( ! ,dead0 is int]e/+ because x tea*es h[ cle>ly & dogmatically ! solemn & precise ,egyptian /at$ 8 views & held 8 convictions conc]n+ ! unkn[n c\ntry4 ,f\r p>ts ( man1 x 0 said1 survive aft] dea?1 namely1 ! s\l1 ! _s1 ! %ad[1 & ! d\ble4 ,! d\ble rema9s 9 ! tomb1 & only leaves x 9 se>* ( food4 ,sometimes x feels its lonel9ess & av5ges itself ^u ne> relations :o h =sak5 x4 ,b ! s\l hurries to ! b> ( ,osiris1 :]e ,?o? weighs ! he>t 9 ! scales1 & ! innoc5t are admitt$ into ! ,field ( ,beans1 a realm ( f]tility1 :]e :eat gr[s sev5 cubits high4 ,immortality is sp5t 9 fea/+1 s++1 conv]sation1 & games4 ,b ! :ole ( ?is wond]ful book is well wor? /udy+4 ,x %[s h[ :at ,addison calls 8?is long+ aft] immortality0 l$ an anci5t & deeply religi\s p to attempt 9 _! burial rites to rob ev5 ! grave ( its t]rors1 & conjur$ up out ( ! %ad[s ( ! tomb a cle> & di/9ct vision ( future life1 :]e9 man 9 8 complete individuality surviv$ to all et]nity4 ,among ! mo/ important results ( rec5t ,egyptian exploration mu/ be reckon$ ! discov]y ( ! tablets ( ,tell ,am>na4 ,tell ,am>na is a village 9 ,upp] ,egypt1 & 9 a pit at ! foot ( ! m\nta91 at ! base ( :i* x /&s1 7 discov]$ hundr$s ( ^! relics1 :i* h s9ce be5 di/ribut$ among ! museums ( ,london1 ,b]l91 & ,gizeh4 ,! writ+ on ^! tablets is cunei=m1 & ! matt] is ( pr(\nd hi/oric importance1 illu/rat+1 z x does1 ! relations betwe5 ,egypt & we/]n ,asia 9 ! fifte5? c5tury ,b4,c4 ,:ile ! exi/5ce ( ^! tablets proves t cunei=m writ+ 0 common to ,pale/9e & ,syria z well z ! ,euphrates ,valley1 yet curi\sly en\gh ! manuscripts ( ,tell ,am>na are diff]5t f any ( ! same k9d t h be5 f\nd else:]e1 & ! language resembles some:at ! ,hebrew ( ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,:ile mo/ ( ^! tablets are lett]s & despat*es f fri5dly p[]s 9 ,syria1 & f vassal pr9ces 9 ,pale/9e1 o!rs conta9 int]e/+ leg5ds4 ,! lett]s are address$ to ! ,ph>aohs kn[n z ,am5ophis ,,iii & ,am5ophis ,,iv1 :o reign$ 9 ! sixte5? & fifte5? c5turies ,b4,c4 ,! ,egyptians employ$ :at practically 7 ?ree alphabets--! hi]oglyphic1 ! hi]atic1 & ! demotic4 ,! hi]oglyph is a symbol1 d5ot+ some?+ )\t lett]s or syllables2 z1 pictures ( a bee /& = k+4 ,! hi]atic h&writ+ 0 a transition f symbols to primitive lett]s2 ! papyrus re$1 cut 9 slices & gumm$ toge!r1 0 us$ z pap] = ?is writ+1 mu* ( :i* is v beautifully execut$ 9 black & r$ inks4 ,^! papyri are con/antly be+ discov]$1 b p]haps ! e>lie/ 8f9d0 ( importance 0 t at ,!bes 9 #ahdf1 :5 a numb] ( lit]>y compositions 7 br\ght to light :i* mu/ h be5 execut$ dur+ ! twelf? dyna/y1 ab\t tw5ty-five c5turies ,b4,c4 ,! ,egyptian ,tales are works writt5 9 a light] ve9 ?an ! lit]ature we h already describ$4 ,!y w be read ) delight1 & none ! less s because !y %[ t ! ,egyptians1 :o are ! ,*9ese ( ! ,m$it]ranean1 possess t sav+ quality 9 lit]>y & political life1 namely1 a s5se ( humor4 7sign$7 ,epiphanius ,wilson ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,! ,,dead ,accord+ to ! ,!ban ,rec5sion ,translat$ by ,e4 ,a4 ,wallis ,budge1 ,litt4,d41 ,d4,lit41 ,f4,s4,a4 ,a ,hymn ,to ,! ,sett+ ,sun ,a ,,hymn ,,( ,,praise ,,to ,,ra ,,:5 ,,he ,,rise? ,,^u ,,! ,,horizon1 ,,& ,,:5 ,,he ,,sette? ,,9 ,,! ,,l& ,,( ,,life4 ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,r1 :5 ?\ rise/ z ,tem-,h]u-khuti 7,tem-,h>ma*is74 ,?\ art ador$ by me :5 ?y beauties are be=e m9e eyes1 & :5 ?y radiance falle? ^u my body4 ,?\ goe/ =? to ?y sett+ 9 ! ,sektet boat ) fair w9ds1 & ?y he>t is glad2 ! he>t ( ! ,mtet boat rejoice?4 ,?\ /ride/ ov] ! heav5s 9 peace1 & all ?y foes are ca/ d[n2 ! nev]-re/+ />s s+ hymns ( praise unto !e1 & ! />s :i* re/1 & ! />s :i* nev] fail glorify !e z ?\ s9ke/ to re/ 9 ! horizon ( ,manu17#a7 ,o ?\ :o art beautiful at morn & at eve1 ,o ?\ "l :o live/ & art e/abli%$1 ,o my "l6 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o art ,r :5 ?\ rise/1 & ,tem :5 ?\ sette/ 9 beauty4 ,?\ rise/ & %9e/ on ! back ( ?y "m ,nut1 ,o ?\ :o art cr[n$ k+ ( ! gods6 ,nut doe? homage unto !e1 & ev]la/+ & nev]-*ang+ ord]7#b7 embrace? !e at morn & at eve4 ,?\ /ride/ ov] ! heav51 be+ glad ( he>t1 & ! ,lake ( ,te/es is cont5t !reat4 ,! ,sebau ,fi5d ha? fall5 to ! gr\nd2 8 arms & 8 h&s h be5 hack$ (f1 & ! knife ha? sev]$ ! jo9ts ( 8 body4 ,r ha? a fair w9d2 ! ,sektet boat goe? =? & sail+ along x come? into port4 ,! gods ( ! s\? & ( ! nor?1 ( ! we/ & ( ! ea/1 praise !e1 ,o ?\ div9e sub/ance1 f :om all =ms ( life come into be+4 ,?\ s5de/ =? ! ^w1 & ! e>? is flood$ ) sil5ce1 ,o ?\ only ,"o1 :o did/ dwell 9 heav5 be=e ev] ! e>? & ! m\nta9s came into exi/5ce4 ,o ,runn]1 ,o ,"l1 ,o only ,"o1 ?\ mak] ( ?+s :i* are1 ?\ ha/ fa%ion$ ! tongue ( ! company ( ! gods1 ?\ ha/ produc$ :atsoev] come? =? f ! wat]s1 & ?\ spr+e/ up f !m ov] ! flood$ l& ( ! ,lake ( ,horus4 ,let me snuff ! air :i* come? =? f ?y no/rils1 & ! nor? w9d :i* come? =? f ?y "m ,nut4 ,oh1 make ?\ to be glori\s my %9+ =m 7khu71 ,o ,osiris1 make ?\ to be div9e my s\l 7ba76 ,?\ art wor%ipp$ 9 peace 7or 9 sett+71 ,o "l ( ! gods1 ?\ art exalt$ by reason ( ?y wondr\s works4 ,%9e ?\ ) ?y rays ( light ^u my body day by day1 ^u me1 ,osiris ! scribe1 ! tell] ( ! div9e (f]+s ( all ! gods1 ! ov]se] ( ! gran>y ( ! lords ( ,abtu 7,abydos71 ! royal scribe 9 tru? :o love? !e2 ,ani1 victori\s 9 peace40 ,hymn ,& ,litany ,to ,osiris ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ai74 8,praise be unto !e1 ,o ,osiris1 "l ( et]nity1 ,unnef]1 ,h]u-khuti 7,h>ma*is71 ^: =ms are manifold1 & ^: attributes are maje/ic1 ,ptah-,sek]-,tem 9 ,annu 7,heliopolis71 ! "l ( ! hidd5 place1 & ! creator ( ,het-ka-,ptah 7,memphis7 & ( ! gods !re91 ! guide ( ! und]world1 :om ! gods glorify :5 ?\ sette/ 9 ,nut4 ,isis embrace? !e 9 peace1 & %e drive? away ! fi5ds f ! m\? ( ?y pa?s4 ,?\ turne/ ?y face ^u ,am5tet1 & ?\ make/ ! e>? to %9e z ) ref9$ copp]4 ,^? :o h la9 d[n 7i4e41 ! dead7 rise up to see !e1 !y brea! ! air & !y look ^u ?y face :5 ! ,disk rise? on its horizon2 _! he>ts are at peace inasmu* z !y behold !e1 ,o ?\ :o art ,et]nity & ,ev]la/+ness60 ,litany 8,homage to !e1 ,o "l ( />ry deities 9 ,annu1 & ( heav5ly be+s 9 ,kh]-ba2 ?\ god ,unti1 :o art m glori\s ?an ! gods :o are hidd5 9 ,annu2 oh grant7#c7 ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,an 9 ,antes1 787 ,h]u-khuti 7,h>ma*is71 ) long /rides ?\ /ride/ ov] heav51 ,o ,h]u-khuti4 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,s\l ( ev]la/+ness1 ?\ ,s\l :o dwelle/ 9 ,tattu1 ,unnef]1 son ( ,nut2 ?\ art "l ( ,ak]t4 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]e9 ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e 9 ?y dom9ion ov] ,tattu2 ! ,ur]et cr[n is e/abli%$ ^u ?y head2 ?\ art ! ,"o :o make? ! /r5g? :i* protecte? himself1 & ?\ dwelle/ 9 peace 9 ,tattu4 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o "l ( ! ,acacia tree1 ! ,sek] boat is set ^u its sl$ge2 ?\ turne/ back ! ,fi5d1 ! work] ( evil1 & ?\ cause/ ! ,ut*at to re/ ^u its seat4 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o art mighty 9 ?9e h\r1 ?\ great & mighty ,pr9ce1 dwell] 9 ,an-rut-f17#d7 "l ( et]nity & creator ( ev]la/+ness1 ?\ art ! "l ( ,sut5-h55 7,h]acleopolis ,magna74 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o re/e/ ^u ,"r & ,tru?1 ?\ art ! "l ( ,abtu 7,abydos71 & ?y limbs are jo9$ unto ,ta-t*es]tet2 ?\ art he to :om fraud & guile are hateful4 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o art )9 ?y boat1 ?\ br+e/ ,hpi 7i4e41 ! ,nile7 =? f 8 s\rce2 ! light %9e? ^u ?y body & ?\ art ! dwell] 9 ,nekh547#e7 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 8,homage to !e1 ,o creator ( ! gods1 ?\ ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ( ! ,s\?1 ,o ,osiris1 victori\s "o1 rul] ( ! _w 9 ?y graci\s seasons2 ?\ art ! "l ( ! cele/ial _w47#f7 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa? :]eon ,i may pass 9 peace1 = ,i am j & true2 ,i h n spok5 lies witt+ly1 nor h ,i done aught ) deceit40 ,hymn ,to ,r ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #bj74 ,a ,,hymn ,,( ,,praise ,,to ,r ,,:5 ,,he ,,rise? ,,9 ,,! ,,ea/]n ,,"p ,,( ,,heav54 ,^? :o are 9 8 tra9 rejoice1 & lo6 ,osiris ,ani1 victori\s1 sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ ,disk1 ?\ "l ( rays1 :o rise/ on ! horizon day by day6 ,%9e ?\ ) ?y beams ( light ^u ! face ( ,osiris ,ani1 :o is victori\s2 = he s+e? hymns ( praise unto !e at dawn1 & he make? !e to set at ev5tide ) words ( adoration4 ,may ! s\l ( ,osiris ,ani1 ! triumphant "o1 come =? ) !e into heav51 may he g =? 9 ! ,mtet boat4 ,may he come into port 9 ! ,sektet boat1 & may he cleave 8 pa? among ! nev]-re/+ />s 9 ! heav5s40 ,osiris ,ani1 be+ 9 peace & 9 triumph1 adore? 8 "l1 ! "l ( et]nity1 say+3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,h]u-khuti 7,h>ma*is71 :o art ! god ,khep]a1 ! self-creat$2 :5 ?\ rise/ on ! horizon & %$de/ ?y beams ( light ^u ! l&s ( ! ,nor? & ( ! ,s\?1 ?\ art beautiful1 yea beautiful1 & all ! gods rejoice :5 !y behold !e1 ! ,k+ ( heav54 ,! goddess ,nebt-,unnut is /abli%$ ^u ?y head2 & h] uri ( ! ,s\? & ( ! ,nor? are ^u ?y br[2 %e take? up h] place be=e !e4 ,! god ,?o? is /abli%$ 9 ! b[s ( ?y boat to de/roy utt]ly all ?y foes4 ,^? :o are 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world7 come =? to meet !e1 & !y b[ 9 homage z !y come t[>d !e1 to behold ?y beautiful ,image4 ,& ,i h come be=e !e t ,i may be ) !e to behold ?y ,disk e day4 ,may ,i n be %ut up 9 ! tomb1 may ,i n be turn$ back1 may ! limbs ( my body be made new aga9 :5 ,i view ?y beauties1 ev5 z are ^? ( all ?y favor$ ones1 because ,i am "o ( ^? :o wor%ipp$ !e :il/ ,i liv$ ^u e>?4 ,may ,i come 9 unto ! l& ( et]nity1 may ,i come ev5 unto ! ev]la/+ l&1 = behold1 ,o my "l1 ?is ha/ ?\ orda9$ = me40 ,& lo1 ,osiris ,ani triumphant 9 peace1 ! triumphant "o1 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o rise/ 9 ?y horizon z ,r1 ?\ repose/ ^u law :i* *ange? n nor c x be alt]$4 ,?\ passe/ ov] ! sky1 & e face wat*e? !e & ?y c\rse1 = ?\ ha/ be5 hidd5 f _! gaze4 ,?\ do/ %ew ?yself at dawn & at ev5tide day by day4 ,! ,sektet boat1 :]e9 is ?y ,maje/y1 goe? =? ) might2 ?y beams %9e ^u all faces2 ! numb] ( ?y r$ & yell[ rays _c be kn[n1 nor c ?y bright beams be told4 ,! l&s ( ! gods1 & ! ea/]n l&s ( ,punt7#g7 mu/ be se51 ere t :i* is hidd5 9 !e may be measur$4 ,alone & by ?yself ?\ do/ manife/ ?yself :5 ?\ come/ into be+ above ,nu 7i4e41 ! sky74 ,may ,ani advance1 ev5 z ?\ do/ advance2 may he nev] cease to g =w>d1 ev5 z ?y ,maje/y cease? n to g =w>d1 ev5 ?\gh x be = a mom5t2 = ) /rides do/ ?\ 9 "o little mom5t pass ov] ! spaces :i* w\ld ne$ hundr$s ( ?\s&s & millions ( ye>s = man to pass ov]2 ?is ?\ doe/1 & !n do/ ?\ s9k to re/4 ,?\ putte/ an end to ! h\rs ( ! night1 & ?\ do/ c\nt !m1 ev5 ?\2 ?\ ende/ !m 9 ?9e own appo9t$ season1 & ! e>? become? light4 ,?\ sette/ ?yself be=e ?y h&iwork 9 ! lik5ess ( ,r2 ?\ rise/ 9 ! horizon40 ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 triumphant1 decl>e? 8 praise ( !e :5 ?\ %9e/1 & :5 ?\ rise/ at dawn he crie? 9 8 joy at ?y bir?3 8,?\ art cr[n$ ) ! maje/y ( ?y beauties2 ?\ m\lde/ ?y limbs z ?\ do/ advance1 & ?\ br+e/ !m =? )\t bir?-pangs 9 ! =m ( ,r1 z ?\ do/ rise up into ! upp] air4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may come unto ! heav5 :i* is ev]la/+1 & unto ! m\nta9 :]e dwell ?y favor$ ones4 ,may ,i be jo9$ unto ^? %9+ be+s1 holy & p]fect1 :o are 9 ! und]world2 & may ,i come =? ) !m to behold ?y beauties :5 ?\ %9e/ at ev5tide & goe/ to ?y "m ,nu4 ,?\ do/ place ?yself 9 ! we/1 & my two h&s are rais$ 9 adoration ( !e :5 ?\ sette/ z a liv+ be+4 ,behold1 ?\ art ! mak] ( et]nity1 & ?\ art ador$ :5 ?\ sette/ 9 ! heav5s4 ,i h giv5 my he>t unto !e )\t wav]+1 ,o ?\ :o art mighti] ?an ! gods40 ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,a hymn ( praise to !e1 ,o ?\ :o rise/ l unto gold1 & :o do/ flood ! _w ) light on ! day ( ?y bir?4 ,?y "m give? !e bir? ^u h] h&1 & ?\ do/ give light unto ! c\rse ( ! ,disk4 ,o ?\ great ,light1 :o %9e/ 9 ! heav5s1 ?\ do/ /r5g!n ! g5]ations ( m5 ) ! ,nile-flood1 & ?\ do/ cause gladness 9 all l&s1 & 9 all cities1 & 9 all ! temples4 ,?\ art glori\s by reason ( ?y spl5dors1 & ?\ make/ /rong ?y ka 7i4e41 ,d\ble7 ) hu & t*efau foods4 ,o ?\ :o art ! mighty "o ( victories1 ?\ :o art ! ,p[] ( all p[]s1 :o do/ make /rong ?y ?rone aga9/ evil fi5ds2 :o art glori\s 9 maje/y 9 ! ,sektet boat1 & :o art exce$+ mighty 9 ! ,atet boat1 make ?\ glori\s ,osiris ,ani ) victory 9 ! und]world2 grant ?\ t 9 ! ne!rworld he may be )\t evil4 ,i pray !e to put away 8 faults beh9d !e3 grant ?\ t he may be "o ( ?y v5]able s]vants :o are ) ! %9+ ones2 may he be jo9$ unto ! s\ls :i* are 9 ,ta-t*es]tet2 & may he j\rney into ! ,sekhet-,a>u by a prosp]\s & happy decree1 he ! ,osiris1 ! scribe1 ,ani1 triumphant40 ,& ! god sai?3 8,?\ %alt come =? into heav51 ?\ %alt pass ov] ! sky1 ?\ %alt be jo9$ into ! />ry deities4 ,praises %all be (f]$ unto !e 9 ?y boat1 ?\ %alt be hymn$ 9 ! ,atet boat1 ?\ %alt behold ,r )9 8 %r9e1 ?\ %alt set toge!r ) 8 ,disk day by day1 ?\ %alt see ! ,ant fi% :5 x spr+e? into be+ 9 ! wat]s ( turquoise1 & ?\ %alt see ! ,abtu fi% 9 8 h\r4 ,x %all come to pass t ! ,evil ,"o %all fall :5 he laye? a sn>e to de/roy !e1 & ! jo9ts ( 8 neck & ( 8 back %all be hack$ asund]4 ,r saile? ) a fair w9d1 & ! ,sektet boat drawe? on & come? into port4 ,! m>9]s ( ,r rejoice1 & ! he>t ( ,nebt-nkh7#h7 is glad1 = ! enemy ( h] "l ha? fall5 to ! gr\nd4 ,?\ %alt behold ,horus on ! /&+-place ( ! pilot ( ! boat1 & ,?o? & ,mat %all /& "o ^u ea* side ( him4 ,all ! gods %all rejoice :5 !y behold ,r com+ 9 peace to make ! he>ts ( ! %9+ ones to live1 & ,osiris ,ani1 victori\s1 ! scribe ( ! div9e (f]+s ( ! lords ( ,!bes1 %all be along ) !m60 ,hymn ,to ,! ,sett+ ,sun ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,mut-hetep 7,briti% ,museum ,no1 #aj1jaj1 %eet #e74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,! ,,my/]y ,,( ,,! ,,tuat 7,,und]world7 ,,& ,,( ,,pass+ ,,?r\gh ,,! ,,unse5 ,,ne!rworld1 & ( see+ ! ,disk :5 he sette? 9 ,am5tet1 :5 he is ador$ by ! gods & by ! ,khus 9 ! und]world1 & :5 ! ,s\l :i* dwelle? 9 ,r is made p]fect4 ,he is made mighty be=e ,tem2 he is made great be=e ,osiris2 he sette? 8 t]ror be=e ! company ( ! gods :o are ! guides ( ! ne!rworld2 he make? long 787 8 /eps & he make? 8 face to ent] 787 ) t ( ! great god4 ,n[ e ,khu1 = :om ^! words %all h be5 said1 %all come =? by day 9 any =m :i* he is pleas$ to take2 he %all ga9 p[] among ! gods ( ! ,tuat 7und]world71 & !y %all recognize him z "o ( !mselves2 & he %all ent] 9 at ! hidd5 gate ) p[]4 ,! lady ,mut-hetep1 victori\s1 s+e? hymns ( praise to !e say+3 8,o ,r-,tem1 9 ?y spl5did progress ?\ rise/1 & ?\ sette/ z a liv+ be+ 9 ! glories ( ! we/]n horizon2 ?\ sette/ 9 ?y t]ritory :i* is 9 ,manu47#i7 ,?y uru is beh9d !e1 ?y uru is beh9d !e4 ,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o art 9 peace1 homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o art 9 peace4 ,?\ art jo9$ unto ! ,eye ( ,tem1 & x *oose? its p[]s ( protection to place beh9d ?y memb]s4 ,?\ goe/ =? ?r\gh heav51 ?\ travelle/ ov] ! e>?1 & ?\ j\rneye/ onw>d4 ,o ,lum9>y1 ! nor!rn & s\!rn halves ( heav5 come to !e & !y b[ l[ 9 adoration1 & !y pay homage unto !e1 day by day4 ,! gods ( ,am5tet rejoice 9 ?y beauties & ! unse5 places s+ hymns ( praise unto !e4 ,^? :o dwell 9 ! ,sektet boat g r\nd ab\t !e1 & ! ,s\ls ( ! ,ea/ pay homage to !e1 & :5 !y meet ?y ,maje/y !y cry3 #8,come1 come 9 peace6' ,!re is a %\t ( welcome to !e1 ,o "l ( heav5 & gov]nor ( ,am5tet6 ,?\ art ackn[l$g$ by ,isis :o see? h] son 9 !e1 ! "l ( fe>1 ! mighty "o ( t]ror4 ,?\ sette/ z a liv+ be+ 9 ! hidd5 place4 ,?y fa!r ,ta-tun5 raise? !e up & he place? bo? 8 h&s beh9d !e2 ?\ become/ end[$ ) div9e attributes 9 ?y memb]s ( e>?2 ?\ wake/ 9 peace & ?\ sette/ 9 ,manu47#aj7 ,grant ?\ t ,i may become a be+ honor$ be=e ,osiris1 & t ,i may come to !e1 ,o ,r-,tem6 ,i h ador$ !e1 !re=e d ?\ = me t :i* ,i wi%4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may be victori\s 9 ! pres5ce ( ! company ( ! gods4 ,?\ are beautiful1 ,o ,r1 9 ?y we/]n horizon ( ,am5tet1 ?\ "l ( ,mat1 ?\ mighty "o ( fe>1 ?\ ^: attributes are maje/ic1 ,o ?\ :o art greatly belov$ by ^? :o dwell 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world72 ?\ %9e/ ) ?y beams ^u ! be+s t are !re9 p]petually1 & ?\ s5de/ =? ?y light ^u ! pa? ( ,re-/au4 ,?\ op5e/ up ! pa? ( ! d\ble ,lion-god1 ?\ sette/ ! gods ^u _! ?rones1 & ! ,khus 9 _! abid+ places4 ,! he>t ( ,na>]f7#aa7 is glad :5 ,r sette?1 ! he>t ( ,na>]f is glad :5 ,r sette?40 8,hail1 ,o ye gods ( ! l& ( ,am5tet :o make (f]+s & oblations unto ,r-,tem1 ascribe ye glory unto him :5 ye meet him4 ,grasp ye y\r weapons & ov]?r[ ye ! fi5d ,seba on behalf ( ,r1 & repulse ! fi5d ,nebt on behalf ( ,osiris4 ,! gods ( ! l& ( ,am5tet rejoice & lay hold ^u ! cords ( ! ,sektet boat1 & !y come 9 peace2 ! gods ( ! hidd5 place :o dwell 9 ,am5tet triumph40 8,hail1 ,?o?1 :o did/ make ,osiris to triumph ov] 8 enemies1 make ?\ ,mut-hetep1 victori\s1 to triumph ov] h] enemies 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great div9e sov]eign *iefs :o live ) ,osiris1 ! "l ( life4 ,! great god :o dwelle? 9 8 ,disk come? =?1 t is1 ,horus ! av5g] ( 8 fa!r ,unnef]-,r4 ,osiris sette?1 & ! ,khus :o are 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world7 say3 ,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o come/ z ,tem1 & :o come/ into be+ z ! creator ( ! gods4 ,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o come/ z ! holy ,s\l ( s\ls1 :o dwelle/ 9 ! horizon4 ,homage to !e :o art m glori\s ?an all ! gods & :o illum9e/ ! ,tuat ) ?9e ,eye4 ,homage to !e :o saile/ 9 ?y glory & :o goe/ r\nd ab\t x 9 ?y ,disk40 ,! foll[+ v>iant ( ! above hymn is translat$ f ! text 9 ! ,papyrus ( ,nekhtu-,am5 7,naville1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #bc74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,! ,,my/]y ,,( ,,! ,,tuat 7,,und]world7 ,,& ,,( ,,trav]s+ ,,! ,,unse5 ,,places ,,( ,,! ,,und]world1 ( see+ ! ,disk :5 he sette? 9 ,am5tet1 :5 he is ador$ by ! gods & by ! ,khus ( ! ,tuat 7und]world71 & :5 ! div9e ,khu :i* dwelle? )9 ,r is made p]fect4 ,he sette? 8 might be=e ,r1 he sette? 8 p[] be=e ,tem1 he sette? 8 /r5g? be=e ,kh5ti-,am5tet1 & he sette? 8 t]ror be=e ! company ( ! gods4 ,! ,osiris ( ! gods goe? z lead] ?r\gh ! ,tuat 7und]world71 he cra%e? ?r\gh m\nta9s1 he bur/e? ?r\gh rocks1 he make? glad 787 ! he>t ( e ,khu4 ,?is composition %all be recit$ by ! deceas$ :5 he come? =? & :5 he goe? 9 ) ! gods1 among :om he f9de? no opposition2 !n %all he come =? by day 9 all ! manifold & exce$+ly num]\s =ms :i* he may be pleas$ to take4 ,! ,osiris 444 sai?3 8,a hymn ( praise to ,r at ev5tide :5 he sette? z a liv+ be+ 9 ,baakha47#ab7 ,! great god :o dwelle? 9 8 ,disk rise? 9 8 two eyes7#ac7 & all ! ,khus ( ! und]world receive him 9 8 horizon ( ,am5tet2 !y %\t praises unto ,h]u-khuti 7,h>ma*is7 9 8 =m ( ,tem1 & !y s+ hymns ( joy to ,r :5 !y h receiv$ him at ! head ( 8 beautiful pa? ( ,am5tet40 ,he 7i4e41 ! deceas$7 sai?3 8,praise be unto !e1 ,o ,r1 praise be unto !e1 ,o ,tem1 9 ?y spl5did progress4 ,?\ ha/ ris5 & ?\ ha/ put on /r5g?1 & ?\ sette/ l a liv+ be+ amid ?y glories 9 ! horizon ( ,am5tet1 9 ?y doma9 :i* is 9 ,manu4 ,?y uru-goddess is beh9d !e2 ?y uru-goddess is beh9d !e4 ,hail to !e1 9 peace2 hail to !e1 9 peace4 ,?\ jo9e/ ?yself unto ! ,eye ( ,horus1 & ?\ hide/ ?yself )9 its secret place2 x de/roye? = !e all ! convulsions ( ?y face1 x make? !e /rong ) life1 & ?\ live/4 ,x b9de? its protect+ amulets beh9d ?y memb]s4 ,?\ saile/ =? ov] heav51 & ?\ make/ ! e>? to be /abli%$2 ?\ jo9e/ ?yself unto ! upp] heav51 ,o ,lum9>y4 ,! two regions ( ! ,ea/ & ,we/ make adoration unto !e1 b[+ l[ & pay+ homage unto !e1 & !y praise !e day by day2 ! gods ( ,am5tet rejoice 9 ?y spl5did beauties4 ,! hidd5 places adore !e1 ! ag$ ones make (f]+s unto !e1 & !y create = !e protect+ p[]s4 ,! div9e be+s :o dwell 9 ! ea/]n & we/]n horizons transport !e1 & ^? :o are 9 ! ,sektet boat convey !e r\nd & ab\t4 ,! ,s\ls ( ,am5tet cry out unto !e & say unto !e :5 !y meet ?y maje/y 7,life1 ,heal?1 ,/r5g?671 #8,all hail1 all hail6' ,:5 ?\ come/ =? 9 peace !re arise %\ts ( delight to !e1 ,o ?\ "l ( heav51 ?\ ,pr9ce ( ,am5tet4 ,?y "m ,isis embrace? !e1 & 9 !e %e recognize? h] son1 ! "l ( fe>1 ! mighty "o ( t]ror4 ,?\ sette/ z a liv+ be+ )9 ! d>k portal4 ,?y fa!r ,tatun5 lifte? !e up & he /ret*e? out 8 two h&s beh9d !e2 ?\ become/ a div9e be+ 9 ! e>?4 ,?\ wake/ z ?\ sette/1 & ?y habitation is 9 ,manu4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may be v5]at$ be=e ,osiris1 & come ?\ to me1 ,o ,r-,tem4 ,s9ce ?\ ha/ be5 ador$ by me t :i* ,i wi% ?\ %alt d = me day by day4 ,grant ?\ victory unto me be=e ! great company ( ! gods1 ,o ,r :o art d\bly beautiful 9 ?y horizon ( ,am5tet1 ?\ "l ( ,mat :o dwelle/ 9 ! horizon4 ,! fe> ( !e is great1 ?y =ms are maje/ic1 & ! love ( !e is great among ^? :o dwell 9 ! und]world40 ,hymn ,to ,! ,sett+ ,sun ,f a ,papyrus ( ! n9ete5? dyna/y pres]v$ at ,dubl9 7see ,naville1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #ai74 ,a ,,hymn ,,( ,,praise ,,to ,,ra-,,h]u-,,khuti 7,,ra-,,h>ma*is7 ,,:5 ,,he ,,sette? ,,9 ,,! ,,we/]n ,,"p ,,( ,,heav54 ,he 7i4e41 ! deceas$7 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,r :o 9 ?y sitt+ art ,tem-,h]u-khuti 7,tem-,h>ma*is71 ?\ div9e god1 ?\ self-creat$ be+1 ?\ primeval matt] f :i* all ?+s 7 made4 ,:5 ?\ appe>e/ 9 ! b[s ( ?y b>k m5 %\t = joy at !e1 ,o mak] ( ! gods6 ,?\ did/ /ret* out ! heav5s :]e9 ?y two eyes7#ad7 might travel1 ?\ did/ make ! e>? to be a va/ *amb] = ?y ,khus1 s t e man might "k 8 fell[4 ,! ,sektet boat is glad1 & ! ,mtet boat rejoice?2 & !y greet !e ) exaltation z ?\ j\rneye/ along4 ,! god ,nu is cont5t1 & ?y m>9]s are satisfi$2 ! uru-goddess ha? ov]?r[n ?9e enemies1 & ?\ ha/ c>ri$ (f ! legs ( ,apep4 ,?\ art beautiful1 ,o ,r1 ea* day1 & ?y "m ,nut embrace? !e2 ?\ sette/ 9 beauty1 & ?y he>t is glad 9 ! horizon ( ,manu1 & ! holy be+s !re9 rejoice4 ,?\ %9e/ !re ) ?y beams1 ,o ?\ great god1 ,osiris1 ! ev]la/+ ,pr9ce4 ,! lords ( ! zones ( ! ,tuat 9 _! cav]ns /ret* out _! h&s 9 adoration be=e ?y ,ka 7d\ble71 & !y cry out to !e1 & !y all come =? 9 ! tra9 ( ?y =m %9+ brilliantly4 ,! he>ts ( ! lords ( ! ,tuat 7und]world7 are glad :5 ?\ s5de/ =? ?y glori\s light 9 ,am5tet2 _! two eyes are direct$ t[>d !e1 & !y press =w>d to see !e1 & _! he>ts rejoice :5 !y d see !e4 ,?\ he>k5e/ unto ! acclamations ( ^? t are 9 ! fun]al *e/17#ae7 ?\ doe/ away ) _! helplessness & drive/ away ! evils :i* are ab\t !m4 ,?\ give/ brea? to _! no/rils & !y take hold ( ! b[s ( ?y b>k 9 ! horizon ( ,manu4 ,?\ art beautiful ea* day1 ,o ,r1 & may ?y "m ,nut embrace ,osiris 44417#af7 victori\s40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,! ,*aplet ,( ,victory ,f ,lepsius 8,todt5bu*10 ,bl4 #ac4 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,! ,,*aplet ,,( ,,victory4 ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 victori\s1 born ( ,%]et-,amsu1 victori\s1 sai?3 8,?y fa!r ,tem ha? wov5 = !e a beautiful *aplet ( victory to be plac$ on ?y liv+ br[1 ,o ?\ :o love/ ! gods1 & ?\ %alt live =ev]4 ,osiris-kh5t-,am5tet7#ag7 ha? made !e to triumph ov] ?9e enemies1 & ?y fa!r ,seb ha? decre$ = !e all 8 inh]itance4 ,come1 !re=e1 ,o ,horus1 son ( ,isis1 = ?\1 ,o son ( ,osiris1 sitte/ ^u ! ?rone ( ?y fa!r ,r to ov]?r[ ?9e enemies1 = he ha? orda9$ = !e ! two l&s to _! utmo/ limits4 ,atem ha? also orda9$ ?is1 & ! company ( ! gods ha? confirm$ ! spl5did p[] ( ! victory ( ,horus ! son ( ,isis & ! son ( ,osiris =ev] & =ev]4 ,& ,osiris ,auf-nkh %all be victori\s =ev] & ev]4 ,o ,osiris-kh5t-,am5tet1 ! :ole ( ! nor!rn & s\!rn p>ts ( ! heav5s1 & e god & e goddess1 :o are 9 heav5 & :o are ^u e>? w ! victory ( ,horus1 ! son ( ,isis & ! son ( ,osiris1 ov] 8 enemies 9 ! pres5ce ( ,osiris-kh5t-,am5tet :o w make ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 victori\s1 to triumph ov] 8 enemies 9 ! pres5ce ( ,osiris-kh5t-,am5tet1 ,un-nef]1 ! son ( ,nut1 on ! day ( mak+ him to triumph ov] ,set & 8 fi5ds 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign *iefs :o are 9 ,annu 7,heliopolis72 on ! night ( ! battle & ov]?r[ ( ! ,seba-fi5d 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,abtu2 on ! night ( mak+ ,osiris to triumph ov] 8 enemies make ?\ ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 to triumph ov] 8 enemies 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces1 :o are 9 ! horizon ( ,am5tet2 on ! day ( ! fe/ival ( ,hak] 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,tattu2 on ! night ( ! sett+ up ( ! ,tet 9 ,tattu 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ! ways ( ! damn$2 on ! night ( ! judgm5t ( ^? :o %all be annihilat$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,sekhem 7,letopolis72 on ! night ( ! #8?+s ( ! alt>s 9 ,sekhem' 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,pe & ,tepu2 on ! night ( ! /abli%+ ( ! inh]it+ by ,horus ( ! ?+s ( 8 fa!r ,osiris 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are at ! great fe/ival ( ! pl\gh+ & turn+ up ( ! e>? 9 ,tattu1 or 7z o!rs say71 9 ,abtu2 on ! night ( ! weigh+ ( words10 or 7z o!rs say71 8weigh+ ( locks 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,an-rut-f on its place2 on ! night :5 ,horus receive? ! bir?-*amb] ( ! gods 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ! l&s ( ,rekhti7872 on ! night :5 ,isis lie? d[n to wat* & to make lam5tation = h] bro!r 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,re-/au2 on ! night ( mak+ ,osiris to triumph ov] all 8 enemies40 8,horus repeat$ ^! words f\r times1 & all 8 enemies fell headlong & 7 ov]?r[n & 7 cut to pieces2 & ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 repeat$ ^! words f\r times1 !re=e let all 8 enemies fall headlong1 & be ov]?r[n & cut to pieces4 ,horus ! son ( ,isis & son ( ,osiris celebrat$ 9 turn millions ( fe/ivals1 & all 8 enemies fell headlong1 & 7 ov]?r[n & cut to pieces4 ,_! habitation ha? gone =? to ! block ( ! ,ea/1 _! heads h be5 cut (f2 _! necks h be5 de/roy$2 _! ?ighs h be5 cut (f2 !y h be5 giv5 ov] to ! ,great ,de/roy] :o dwelle? 9 ! valley ( ! grave2 & !y %all nev] come =? f "u ! re/ra9t ( ! god ,seb40 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,,! ,,div9e ,,*aplet ,,:i* ,,is ,,laid ,,^u ,,! ,,face ,,( ,,! ,,deceas$1 ,,& ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,ca/ ,,inc5se ,,into ,,! ,,fire ,,on ,,behalf ,,( ,,osiris ,,auf-,,ankh1 ,,triumphant1 ,,born ,,( ,,%]et-,,amsu1 ,,triumphant2 ,,?us ,,%alt ,,?\ ,,cause ,,him ,,to ,,triumph ,,ov] ,,8 ,,enemies1 ,,dead ,,or ,,alive1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,among ,,! ,,foll[]s ,,( ,,osiris2 ,,& ,a ,,h& ,,%all ,,be ,,/ret*$ ,,out ,,to ,,him ,,) ,,meat ,,& ,,dr9k ,,9 ,,! ,,pres5ce ,,( ,,! ,,god4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,said ,,by ,,!e ,,twice ,,at ,,dawn--,,n[ ,,x ,,is ,a ,,nev]-,,fail+ ,,*>m--,,regul>ly ,,& ,,cont9ually4 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,! ,victory ,ov] ,enemies4 ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #ab74 8,hail1 ,?o?1 :o did/ make ,osiris to triumph ov] 8 enemies1 sn>e ?\ ! enemies ( ,osiris1 ! scribe ,nebs5i1 ! "l ( piety1 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces ( e god & ( e goddess2 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ,annu 7,heliopolis7 on ! night ( ! battle & ( ! ov]?r[ ( ! ,sebau-fi5d 9 ,tattu2 on ! night ( mak+ to /& up ! d\ble ,tet 9 ,sekhem 7,letopolis72 on ! night ( ! ?+s ( ! night 9 ,sekhem1 9 ,pe1 & 9 ,tepu27#ah7 on ! night ( ! /abli%+ ( ,horus 9 ! h]itage ( ! ?+s ( 8 fa!r 9 ! d\ble l& ( ,rekhti7872 on ! night :5 ,isis make? lam5tation at ! side ( h] bro!r ,osiris 9 ,abtu 7,abydos72 on ! night ( ! ,hak] fe/ival ( ! di/+ui%+ betwe5 ! dead 7i4e41 ! damn$7 & ! ,khus on ! pa? ( ! dead 7i4e41 ! damn$72 on ! night ( ! judgm5t ( ^? :o are to be annihilat$ at ! great fe/ival ( ! pl\gh+ & ! turn+ up ( ! e>? 9 ,na>e-rut-f7#ai7 9 ,re-/au2 & on ! night ( mak+ ,horus to triumph ov] 8 enemies4 ,horus is mighty1 ! nor!rn & s\!rn halves ( heav5 rejoice1 ,osiris is cont5t !reat & 8 he>t is glad4 ,hail1 ,?o?1 make ?\ to triumph ,osiris1 ! scribe ,nebs5i1 ov] 8 enemies 9 ! pres5ce ( ! sov]eign pr9ces ( e god & e goddess1 & 9 ! pres5ce ( y1 ye sov]eign pr9ces :o pass$ judgm5t on ,osiris beh9d ! %r9e40 ,9 ! ,sate ,rec5sion ?is *apt] has no vignette1 b x has ! title 8,ano!r ,*apt] ( ! ,*aplet ( ,victory10 & is arrang$ 9 tabul> =m4 ,! words1 8,hail1 ,?o?1 make ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 to triumph ov] 8 enemies ev5 z ?\ did/ make ,osiris to triumph ov] 8 enemies10 :i* are writt5 9 two horizontal l9es1 are to be repeat$ be=e ea* column ( text4 ,! 8great sov]eign pr9ces0 invok$ are ^? (3 7#a7 ,annu 7,heliopolis71 7#b7 ,tattu1 7#c7 ,sekhem 7,letopolis71 7#d7 ,pe & ,tep1 7#e7 ,an-arut-f1 7#f7 ! d\ble l& ( ,rekhti1 7#g7 ,re-/au1 7#h7 ,abtu1 7#i7 ! pa?s ( ! dead1 7#aj7 ! pl\gh+ fe/ival 9 ,tattu1 7#aa7 ,kh]-ba1 7#ab7 ,osiris1 7#ac7 heav5 & e>?1 7#ad7 e god & e goddess4 ,! rubric reads3 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,recit$ ,,regul>ly ,,& ,,always ,,by ,a ,,man ,,:o ,,ha? ,,purifi$ ,,himself ,,9 ,,wat] ,,( ,,natron1 ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,aft] ,,he ,,ha? ,,come ,,into ,,port 7,i4,e41 ,,is ,,dead71 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,all ,,! ,,trans=mations ,,:i* ,,8 ,,he>t ,,%all ,,dictate1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,f ,,e ,,fire4 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,giv+ ,a ,m\? ,to ,! ,ov]se] ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,giv+ ,a ,,m\? ,,to ,,! ,,ov]se] ,,( ,,! ,,h\se1 ,,nu1 ,,triumphant1 ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ "l ( brightness1 ?\ :o art at ! head ( ! ,great ,h\se1 pr9ce ( ! night & ( ?ick d>kness4 ,i h come unto !e be+ a pure khu4 ,?y two h&s are beh9d !e1 & ?\ ha/ ?y lot ) ?y ance/ors4 ,oh1 grant ?\ unto me my m\? t ,i may speak !re)2 & guide ?\ to me my he>t at ! season :5 !re is cl\d & d>kness40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,giv+ ,a ,m\? ,to ,osiris ,ani ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,giv+ ,a ,,m\? ,,to ,,osiris ,,ani1 ,,! ,,scribe ,,& ,,tell] ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,(f]+s ,,( ,,all ,,! ,,gods1 ,,triumphant1 ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,i rise out ( ! egg 9 ! hidd5 l&4 ,may my m\? be giv5 unto me t ,i may speak !re) 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god1 ! "l ( ! ,tuat 7und]world74 ,may my h& & my arm n be =c$ back 9 ! pres5ce ( ! sov]eign pr9ces ( any god4 ,i am ,osiris1 ! "l ( ,re-/au2 may ,i1 ,osiris ! scribe ,ani1 triumphant1 h a portion ) him :o is on ! top ( ! /eps 7i4e41 ,osiris74 ,accord+ to ! desire ( my he>t1 ,i h come f ! ,pool ( ,fire1 & ,i h qu5*$ ! fire40 ,op5+ ,! ,m\? ,( ,osiris ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,op5+ ,,! ,,m\? ,,( ,,osiris4 ,! scribe ,ani1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,may ! good ,ptah op5 my m\?1 & may ! god ( my city loose ! swa?+s1 ev5 ! swa?+s :i* are ov] my m\?4 ,moreov]1 may ,?o?1 be+ fill$ & furni%$ ) *>ms1 come & loose ! b&ages1 ev5 ! b&ages ( ,set :i* fett] my m\?2 & may ! god ,tem hurl !m at ^? :o w\ld fett] me ) !m1 & drive !m back4 ,may my m\? be op5$1 may my m\? be unclos$ by ,%u ) 8 iron knife :]e) he op5$ ! m\?s ( ! gods4 ,i am ! goddess ,sekhet1 & ,i sit ^u my place 9 ! great w9d787 ( heav54 ,i am ! great goddess ,sah :o dwelle? among ! ,s\ls ( ,annu 7,heliopolis74 ,n[ z conc]n+ e *>m & all ! words :i* may be spok5 aga9/ me1 may ! gods resi/ !m1 & may ea* & e "o ( ! company ( ! gods )/& !m40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,br++ ,*>ms ,to ,osiris ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,br++ ,,*>ms ,,unto ,,osiris ,,ani ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,i am ,tem-,khep]a1 :o br\ght himself into be+ ^u ! ?igh ( 8 div9e "m4 ,^? :o are 9 ,nu 7i4e41 ! sky7 are made wolves1 & ^? :o are among ! sov]eign pr9ces are become hy5as4 ,behold1 ,i ga!r toge!r ! *>m f e place :]e x is1 & f e man ) :om x is1 swift] ?an greyh\nds & quick] ?an light4 ,hail1 ?\ :o t[e/ along ! ,mkh5t boat ( ,r1 ! /ays ( ?y sails & ( ?y rudd] are taut 9 ! w9d z ?\ saile/ up ! ,pool ( ,fire 9 ! und]world4 ,behold1 ?\ ga!re/ toge!r ! *>m f e place :]e x is1 & f e man ) :om x is1 swift] ?an greyh\nds & quick] ?an light1 ! *>m :i* creat$ ! =ms ( be+ f ! 444 "m1 & :i* ei!r create? ! gods or make? !m sil5t1 & :i* give? ! heat ( fire unto ! gods4 ,behold1 ! *>m is giv5 unto me1 f :]ev] x is & f him ) :om x is1 swift] ?an greyh\nds & quick] ?an light10 or 7z o!rs say7 8quick] ?an a %ad[40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,memory ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no1 #aj1dgg1 %eet #e74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,a ,,man ,,to ,,possess ,,memory ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! son ( ! *ief *ancellor ,am5-hetep1 sai?3 8,may my "n be giv5 to me 9 ! ,great ,h\se1 & may ,i rememb] my "n 9 ! ,h\se ( ,fire on ! night ( c\nt+ ! ye>s & ( tell+ ! numb] ( ! mon?s4 ,i am ) ! ,div9e ,"o1 & ,i sit on ! ea/]n side ( heav54 ,if any god :atsoev] %\ld advance unto me1 let me be able to proclaim 8 "n =?)40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,giv+ ,a ,he>t ,to ,osiris ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,giv+ ,a ,,he>t ,,to ,,osiris ,,ani ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,may my he>t 7ab77#bj7 be ) me 9 ! ,h\se ( ,he>ts6 ,may my he>t 7hat7 be ) me 9 ! ,h\se ( ,he>ts6 ,may my he>t be ) me1 & may x re/ !re1 or ,i %all n eat ( ! cakes ( ,osiris on ! ea/]n side ( ! ,lake ( ,fl[]s1 nei!r %all ,i h a boat :]e9 to g d[n ! ,nile1 nor ano!r :]e9 to g up1 nor %all ,i be able to sail d[n ! ,nile ) !e4 ,may my m\? be giv5 to me t ,i may speak !re)1 & my two legs to walk !re)1 & my two h&s & arms to ov]?r[ my foe4 ,may ! doors ( heav5 be op5$ unto me2 may ,seb1 ! ,pr9ce7#ba7 ( ! gods1 op5 wide 8 two jaws unto me2 may he op5 my two eyes :i* are bl9dfold$2 may he cause me to /ret* ap>t my two legs :i* are b\nd toge!r2 & may ,anpu 7,anubis7 make my ?ighs firm s t ,i may /& ^u !m4 ,may ! goddess ,sekhet make me to rise s t ,i may asc5d unto heav51 & may t be done :i* ,i comm& 9 ! ,h\se ( ! =eign 7d\ble7 ( ,ptah 7i4e41 ,memphis74 ,i und]/& ) my he>t4 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my he>t1 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my two h&s1 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my legs1 ,i h ga9$ ! p[] to d :atsoev] my ka 7d\ble7 please?4 ,my s\l %all n be fett]$ to my body at ! gates ( ! und]world2 b ,i %all ent] 9 peace & ,i %all come =? 9 peace40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eets #ae & #af74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,he>t 7,,hati7 ,,( ,a ,,man ,,be ,,tak5 ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world47#bb7 ,sai? ,osiris ,ani3 8,hail1 ye :o c>ry away he>ts6 ,hail1 ye :o /eal he>ts1 & :o make ! he>t ( a man to g ?r\gh its trans=mations accord+ to 8 de$s1 let n :at he ha? done h>m him be=e y47#bc7 ,homage to y1 ,o ye lords ( et]nity1 ye possessors ( ev]la/+ness1 take ye n ?is he>t ( ,osiris ,ani into y\r grasp1 ?is he>t ( ,osiris1 & cause ye n words ( evil to spr+ up aga9/ x2 because ?is is ! he>t ( ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 & x belonge? unto him ( _m names 7i4e41 ,?o?71 ! mighty "o ^: words are 8 limbs1 & :o s5de? =? 8 he>t to dwell 9 8 body4 ,! he>t ( ,osiris ,ani is triumphant1 x is made new be=e ! gods1 he ha? ga9$ p[] ov] x1 he ha? n be5 spok5 to accord+ to :at he ha? done4 ,he ha? gott5 p[] ov] 8 own memb]s4 ,8 he>t obeye? him1 he is ! "l !re(1 x is 9 8 body1 & x %all nev] fall away !refrom4 ,i1 ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 victori\s 9 peace1 & triumphant 9 ! beautiful ,am5ta & on ! m\nta9 ( et]nity1 bid !e to be ob$i5t unto me 9 ! und]world40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #e74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,! ,,ov]se] ,,( ,,! ,,palace1 ,,! ,,*ancellor-,,9-,,*ief1 ,,nu1 ,,triumphant1 ,,be ,,c>ri$ ,,away ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ ,lion-god6 ,i am ! ,fl[] ,bu% 7,unb74 ,t :i* is an abom9ation unto me is ! div9e block4 ,let n ?is my he>t 7hti7 be c>ri$ away f me by ! fight+ gods 9 ,annu4 ,hail1 ?\ :o do/ w9d b&ages r\nd ,osiris & :o ha/ se5 ,set6 ,hail1 ?\ :o returne/ aft] smit+ & de/roy+ him be=e ! mighty ones6 ,?is my he>t 7ab7 sitte? & weepe? = itself be=e ,osiris2 x ha? made supplication = me4 ,i h giv5 unto him & ,i h decre$ unto him ! ?\ghts ( ! he>t 9 ! ,h\se ( ! god ,usekh-hra17#bd7 & ,i h br\ght to him s& 7sic7 at ! entry to ,khem5nu 7,h]mopolis ,magna74 ,let n ?is my he>t 7hti7 be c>ri$ away f me6 ,i make !e to dwell787 ^u ?is ?rone1 ,o ?\ :o jo9e/ toge!r he>ts 7htu7 9 ,sekhet-hetep 7)7 ye>s ( /r5g? aga9/ all ?+s t are an abom9ation unto !e1 & to c>ry (f food f among ! ?+s :i* belong unto !e1 & are 9 ?y grasp by reason ( ?y tw(old /r5g?4 ,& ?is my he>t 7hti7 is devot$ to ! decrees ( ! god ,tem :o leade? me into ! d5s ( ,suti1 b let n ?is my he>t :i* ha? done its desire be=e ! sov]eign pr9ces :o are 9 ! und]world be giv5 unto him4 ,:5 !y f9d ! leg & ! swa?+s !y bury !m40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,a ,,man ,,be ,,tak5 ,,away ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,turn ?\ back1 ,o mess5g] ( e god6 ,is x t ?\ art come to c>ry away ?is my he>t :i* live?8 ,b my he>t :i* live? %all n be giv5 unto !e4 ,z ,i advance1 ! gods he>k5 unto my (f]+s1 & !y all fall d[n ^u _! faces 9 _! own places40 ,! ,*apt] ,( ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,am5-hetep 7,naville1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #dj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,all[+ ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,am5-,,hetep1 ,,triumphant1 ,,to ,,be ,,c>ri$ ,,away ,,dead ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! deceas$ sai?3 8,my he>t is ) me1 & x %all nev] come to pass t x %all be c>ri$ away4 ,i am ! "l ( he>ts1 ! slay] ( ! he>t4 ,i live 9 "r & tru? 7,mat7 & ,i h my be+ !re94 ,i am ,horus1 ! dwell] 9 he>ts1 :o is )9 ! dwell] 9 ! body4 ,i live 9 my ^w1 & my he>t ha? be+4 ,let n my he>t be tak5 away f me1 let x n be w\nd$1 & may nei!r w\nds nor ga%es be dealt ^u me because x ha? be5 tak5 away f me4 ,let me h my be+ 9 ! body ( my fa!r ,seb1 & 9 ! body ( my "m ,nut4 ,i h n done t :i* is held 9 abom9ation by ! gods2 let me n suff] defeat !re1 b let me be triumphant40 ,! ,he>t ,( ,c>nelian ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #cc74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,a ,,he>t ,,( ,,c>nelian4 ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! ,b5nu1 ! s\l ( ,r1 & ! guide ( ! gods 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world74 ,_! div9e s\ls come =? ^u e>? to d ! w ( _! kas2 let1 !re=e1 ! s\l ( ,osiris ,ani come =? to d ! w ( 8 ka40 ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ,lepsius1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bl4 #af4 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,a ,,man ,,be ,,driv5 ,,away ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 born ( ,%]et-,amsu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,my he>t1 my "m2 my he>t1 my "m6 ,my he>t ( my exi/5ce ^u e>?4 ,may naught /& up to oppose me 9 judgm5t2 may !re be no opposition to me 9 ! pres5ce ( ! sov]eign pr9ces2 may no evil be wr\ght aga9/ me 9 ! pres5ce ( ! gods2 may !re be no p>t+ ( !e f me 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god1 ! "l ( ,am5tet4 ,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ he>t ( ,osiris-kh5t-,am5tet6 ,homage to y1 ,o my re9s6 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods :o dwell 9 ! div9e cl\ds1 & :o are exalt$ 7or holy7 by reason ( y\r sceptres6 ,speak ye fair words = ! ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 & make ye him to prosp] be=e ,nehebka4 ,& behold1 ?\gh ,i be jo9$ unto ! e>?1 & am 9 ! mighty inn]mo/ "p ( heav51 let me rema9 on ! e>? & n die 9 ,am5tet1 & let me be a khu !re9 =ev] & ev]40 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,a ,,basalt ,,sc>ab1 ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,set ,,9 ,a ,,gold ,,sett+1 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,be ,,plac$ ,,inside ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,! ,,man7#be7 ,,= ,,:om ,,! ,,c]emonies ,,( 8,,op5+ ,,! ,,m\?0 ,,& ,,( ,,ano9t+ ,,) ,,ungu5t ,,h ,,be5 ,,p]=m$4 ,,& ,,!re ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,by ,,way ,,( ,a ,,magical ,,*>m ,,! ,,words3 8,,my ,,he>t1 ,,my ,,"m2 ,,my ,,he>t1 ,,my ,,"m6 ,,my ,,he>t ,,( ,,trans=mations40 ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #e74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,! ,,ov]se] ,,( ,,! ,,palace1 ,,! ,,*ancellor-,,9-,,*ief1 ,,nu1 ,,triumphant1 ,,be ,,driv5 ,,away ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he ,sai?3 8,o my he>t1 my "m2 ,o my he>t1 my "m6 ,o my he>t ( my exi/5ce ^u e>?4 ,may naught /& up to oppose me 9 judgm5t 9 ! pres5ce ( ! lords ( ! trial2 let x n be said ( me & ( t :i* ,i h done1 #8,he ha? done de$s aga9/ t :i* is "r & true'2 may naught be aga9/ me 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god1 ! "l ( ,am5tet4 ,homage to !e1 ,o my he>t6 ,homage to !e1 ,o my he>t6 ,homage to y1 ,o my re9s6 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods :o dwell 9 ! div9e cl\ds1 & :o are exalt$ 7or holy7 by reason ( y\r sceptres6 ,speak ye = me fair ?+s to ,r1 & make ye me to prosp] be=e ,nehebka4 ,& behold me1 ev5 ?\gh ,i be jo9$ to ! e>? 9 ! mighty inn]mo/ p>ts !re(1 let me rema9 ^u ! e>? & let me n die 9 ,am5tet1 b become a ,khu !re940 ,pres]v+ ,! ,he>t ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,osiris1 ,,! ,,scribe ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,(f]+s ,,( ,,all ,,! ,,gods1 ,,ani1 ,,triumphant1 ,,be ,,driv5 ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,my he>t1 my "m2 my he>t1 my "m6 ,my he>t :]eby ,i came into be+6 ,may naught /& up to oppose me at my judgm5t2 may !re be no opposition to me 9 ! pres5ce ( ! sov]eign pr9ces 7,t*at*a72 may !re be no p>t+ ( !e f me 9 ! pres5ce ( him t keepe? ! ,balance6 ,?\ art my ka1 ! dwell] 9 my body2 ! god ,khnemu :o knitte? & /r5g!ne? my limbs4 ,maye/ ?\ come =? into ! place ( happ9ess :i!r we g4 ,may ! ,%5it 7i4e41 ! div9e (fic]s ( ! c\rt ( ,osiris71 :o =m ! conditions ( ! lives ( m51 n cause my "n to /9k4 ,let x be satisfactory unto u1 & let ! li/5+ be satisfactory unto u1 & let !re be joy ( he>t unto u at ! weigh+ ( words4 ,let n t :i* is false be utt]$ aga9/ me be=e ! great god1 ! "l ( ,am5tet4 ,v]ily h[ great %alt ?\ be :5 ?\ rise/ 9 triumph607#bf7 ,rubric ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,am5-hetep 7see ,naville1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #ii74 ,,^! ,,words ,,are ,,to ,,be ,,said ,,ov] ,a ,,sc>ab ,,( ,,gre5 ,,/one ,,encircl$ ,,) ,a ,,b& ,,( ,,ref9$ ,,copp] ,,& ,,hav+ ,a ,,r+ ,,( ,,silv]1 ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,plac$ ,,on ,,! ,,neck ,,( ,,! ,,khu4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,0 ,,f\nd ,,9 ,,! ,,city ,,( ,,khem5nu 7,,h]mopolis ,,magna7 ,,"u ,,! ,,feet ,,( ,,! ,,/atue ,,( ,,?is ,,god4 ,,x ,,0 ,,inscrib$ ,,^u ,a ,,slab ,,( ,,iron ,,( ,,! ,,s\?1 ,,9 ,,! ,,writ+ ,,( ,,! ,,god ,,himself1 ,,9 ,,! ,,"t ,,( ,,! ,,maje/y ,,( ,,! ,,k+ ,,( ,,! ,,nor? ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,s\?1 ,,m5-,,kau-,,ra17#bg7 ,,triumphant1 ,,by ,,! ,,royal ,,son ,,h]u-,,ta-,,ta-,f1 ,,:o ,,discov]$ ,,x ,,:ile ,,he ,,0 ,,on ,,8 ,,j\rney ,,to ,,make ,,an ,,inspection ,,( ,,! ,,temples ,,& ,,( ,,_! ,,e/ates4 ,beat+ ,back ,! ,crocodile ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #e74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,beat+ ,,back ,,! ,,crocodile ,,t ,,come? ,,to ,,c>ry ,,away ,,! ,,*>m ,,f ,,nu1 ,,! ,,ov]se] ,,( ,,! ,,palace1 ,,! ,,*ancellor-,,9-,,*ief1 ,,triumphant1 ,,! ,,son ,,( ,,! ,,ov]se] ,,( ,,! ,,palace1 ,,am5-,,hetep1 ,,triumphant1 ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,get !e back1 return1 get !e back1 ?\ crocodile-fi5d ,sui2 ?\ %alt n advance to me1 = ,i live by reason ( ! magical words :i* ,i h by me4 ,i d n utt] t "n ( ?9e to ! great god :o w cause !e to come to ! two div9e envoys2 ! "n ( ! "o is ,betti17#bh7 & ! "n ( ! o!r is #8,hra-k-en-,mat4'7#bi7 ,heav5 ha? p[] ov] its seasons1 & ! magical ^w ha? p[] ov] t :i* is 9 its possession1 let !re=e my m\? h p[] ov] ! magical ^w :i* is !re94 ,my front tee? are l unto fl9t knives1 & my jaw-tee? are l unto ! ,nome ( ,tutef47#cj7 ,hail ?\ t sitte/ ) ?9e eyeball ^u ^! my magical words6 ,?\ %alt n c>ry !m away1 ,o ?\ crocodile t live/ by means ( magical words60 ,9 ! ,tur9 ,papyrus 7,lepsius1 op4 cit41 ,bl4 #af7 ! foll[+ l9es are add$ to ?is *apt]3 8,i am ! ,pr9ce 9 ! field4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ,osiris1 :o ha? %ut 9 8 fa!r ,seb toge!r ) 8 "m ,nut on ! day ( ! great slaught]4 ,my fa!r is ,seb & my "m is ,nut4 ,i am ,horus1 ! fir/-born ( ,r1 :o is cr[n$4 ,i am ,anpu 7,anubis7 on ! day ( reckon+4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ,osiris ! pr9ce :o goe? 9 & decl>e? ! (f]+s :i* are writt5 d[n4 ,i am ! gu>dian ( ! door ( ,osiris1 ev5 ,i4 ,i h come1 ,i h become glori\s 7or a ,khu71 ,i h be5 reckon$ up1 ,i am /rong1 ,i h come & ,i av5ge m9e own self4 ,i h sat 9 ! bir?-*amb] ( ,osiris1 & ,i 0 born ) him1 & ,i r5ew my y\? along ) him4 ,i h laid hold ^u ! ,?igh :i* 0 by ,osiris1 & ,i h op5$ ! m\? ( ! gods !re)1 ,i sit ^u ! place :]e he sitte?1 & ,i write d[n ! numb] ( ! ?+s :i* make /rong787 ! he>t1 ?\s&s ( loaves ( bread1 ?\s&s ( vases ( be]1 :i* are ^u ! alt>s ( 8 fa!r ,osiris1 numb]s ( jackals1 wolves1 ox51 r$ f[l1 geese & ducks4 ,horus ha? done away ) ! sacrifices ( ,?o?4 ,i fill ! (fice ( prie/ 9 ! regions above1 & ,i write d[n !re ! ?+s :i* make /rong ! he>t4 ,i make (f]+s 7or (f]+s are made to me7 at ! alt>s ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,tattu1 & ,i h my be+ ?r\gh ! oblations made to him4 ,i snuff ! w9d ( ! ,ea/ by 8 head1 & ,i lay hold ^u ! breezes ( ! ,we/ !reby4444 ,i g r\nd ab\t heav5 9 ! f\r qu>t]s !re(1 ,i /ret* out my h& & grasp ! breezes ( ! s\? :i* are ^u its hair4 ,grant unto me air among ! v5]able be+s & among ^? :o eat bread40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day1 ,,he ,,%all ,,rise ,,up ,,to ,,walk ,,^u ,,! ,,e>? ,,among ,,! ,,liv+1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,nev] ,,fail ,,& ,,come ,,to ,,an ,,end1 ,,nev]1 ,,nev]1 ,,nev]4 ,beat+ ,back ,! ,crocodile ,f ,lepsius1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bll4 #af & #ag4 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,beat+ ,,back ,,! ,,crocodile ,,t ,,come? ,,to ,,c>ry ,,away ,,! ,,magical ,,words ,,f ,,! ,,khu ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! ,mighty ,"o fell d[n ^u ! place :]e he is1 or 7z o!rs say71 ^u 8 belly1 b ! company ( ! gods caught him & set him up aga94 ,my s\l come? & x speake? ) its fa!r1 & ! ,mighty ,"o deliv]e? x f ^! eight7#ca7 crocodiles4 ,i "k !m by _! names & :at !y live ^u1 & ,i am he :o ha? deliv]$ 8 fa!r f !m40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,we/1 ?\ t live/ ^u ! />s :i* nev] re/1 = t :i* is an abom9ation unto !e is 9 my belly1 ,o ?\ t ha/ eat5 ! =ehead ( ,osiris4 ,i am ,set40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,we/1 = ! s]p5t-fi5d ,nau is 9 my belly1 & ,i w give him unto !e2 let n ?y flame be aga9/ me40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,ea/1 :o fe$e/ ^u ^? :o eat _! own fil?1 = t :i* is an abom9ation unto !e is 9 my belly2 ,i advance1 ,i am ,osiris40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,ea/1 ! s]p5t-fi5d ,nau is 9 my belly1 & ,i w give him unto !e2 let n ?y flame be aga9/ me40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,s\?1 :o fe$e/ ^u fil?1 & wa/e1 & dirt1 = t :i* is an abom9ation unto !e is 9 my belly2 %all n ! flame be on ?y h&8 ,i am ,sept40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,s\?1 = ,i am safe by reason ( my *>m2 my fi/ is among ! fl[]s & ,i w n give x unto !e40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,nor?1 :o fe$e/ ^u :at is (f]$787 )9 ! h\rs1 = t :i* ?\ abom9ate/ is 9 my belly2 let n ?y v5om be ^u my head1 = ,i am ,tem40 8,get !e back1 ,o ,crocodile t dwelle/ 9 ! ,nor?1 = ! goddess ,s]qet is 9 my belly & ,i h n yet br\ght h] =?4 ,i am ,uat*-,maati 7or ,m]ti740 8,! ?+s :i* are creat$ are 9 ! holl[ ( my h&1 & ^? :i* h n yet come into be+ are 9 my body4 ,i am clo!d & :olly provid$ ) ?y magical words1 ,o ,r1 ! :i* are 9 heav5 above me & 9 ! e>? b5ea? me4 ,i h ga9$ p[]1 & exaltation1 & a full-brea?+ ?roat 9 ! abode ( my fa!r ,ur 7i4e41 ! ,mighty ,"o71 & he ha? deliv]$ unto me ! beautiful ,am5tet :i* de/roye? liv+ m5 & wom52 b /rong is its div9e "l1 :o suff]e? f weakness10 or 7z o!rs say7 8exhau/ion tw(old1 !re9 day by day4 ,my face is op51 my he>t is ^u its seat1 & ! cr[n ) ! s]p5t is ^u me day by day4 ,i am ,r1 :o is 8 own protector1 & no?+ %all ev] ca/ me to ! gr\nd40 ,repuls+ ,s]p5ts ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,repuls+ ,,s]p5ts 7,,or ,,worms74 ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ s]p5t ,r]ek1 advance n hi!r4 ,behold ,seb & ,%u4 ,/& /ill n[1 & ?\ %alt eat ! rat :i* is an abom9able ?+ unto ,r1 & ?\ %alt crun* ! bones ( ! fil?y cat40 ,aga9/ ,snakes ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,osiris ,,nu1 ,,triumphant1 ,,be ,,bitt5 ,,by ,,snakes 7,,or ,,worms7 ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,o ,s]p5t6 ,i am ! flame :i* %9e? ^u ! ,op5]787 ( hundr$s ( ?\s&s ( ye>s1 & ! /&>d ( ! god ,t5pu10 or 7z o!rs say7 8! /&>d ( "y plants & fl[]s4 ,dep>t ye f me1 = ,i am ! div9e ,mftet407#cb7 ,aga9/ ,s]p5ts ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,nu1 ,,! ,,*ancellor-,,9-,,*ief1 ,,triumphant1 ,,be ,,dev\r$ ,,by ,,s]p5ts ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ god ,%u6 ,behold ,tattu6 ,behold ,%u6 ,hail ,tattu6 ,%u ha? ! head-dress ( ! goddess ,ha?or4 ,!y nurse ,osiris4 ,behold ! tw(old be+ :o is ab\t to eat me6 ,alight+ f ! boat ,i dep>t7871 & ! s]p5t-fi5d ,seksek passe? me by4 ,behold sm & aaqet fl[]s are kept "u gu>d7874 ,?is be+ is ,osiris1 & he make? entreaty = 8 tomb4 ,! eyes ( ! div9e pr9ce are dropp$1 & he p]=me? ! rep>ation :i* is to be done = !e2 he give? unto !e ?y portion ( "r & tru? accord+ to ! decision conc]n+ ! /ates & conditions ( m540 ,driv+ ,away ,ap%ait ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #h74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,away ,,ap%ait4 ,osiris ,nu1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,dep>t f me1 ,o ?\ t ha/ lips :i* gnaw1 = ,i am ,khnemu1 ! "l ( ,pe%5nu17#cc7 & ,i br+ ! words ( ! gods to ,r1 & ,i report my message to ! "l !re(407#cd7 ,driv+ ,back ,! ,m]ti ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #h74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,back ,,! ,,two ,,m]ti ,,goddesses4 ,nu1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to y1 ye two ,rekht goddesses17#ce7 ye two ,si/]s1 ye two ,m]t goddesses1 ,i br+ a message to y conc]n+ my magical words4 ,i %9e f ! ,sektet boat1 ,i am ,horus ! son ( ,osiris1 & ,i h come to see my fa!r ,osiris40 ,liv+ ,by ,air ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #ab74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,liv+ ,,by ,,air ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! scribe ,nebs5i1 ! "l to :om v5]ation is paid1 sai?3 8,i am ! god ,tem1 :o come? =? out ( ,nu into ! wat]y abyss4 ,i h receiv$ my habitation ( ,am5tet1 & h giv5 comm&s ) my words to ! ,khus ^: abid+-places are hidd51 to ! ,khus & to ! d\ble ,lion-god4 ,i h made j\rneys r\nd ab\t & ,i h sung hymns ( joy 9 ! boat ( ,khep]a4 ,i h eat5 !re91 ,i h ga9$ p[] !re91 & ,i live !re9 ?r\gh ! breezes :i* are !re4 ,i am ! guide 9 ! boat ( ,r1 & he op5e? out = me a pa?2 he make? a passage = me ?r\gh ! gates ( ! god ,seb4 ,i h seiz$ & c>ri$ away ^? :o live 9 ! embrace ( ! god ,ur 7i4e41 ,mighty ,"o72 ,i am ! guide ( ^? :o live 9 _! %r9es1 ! two bro!r-gods ,horus & ,set2 & ,i br+ ! noble ones ) me4 ,i ent] 9 & ,i come =?1 & my ?roat is n slit2 ,i g into ! boat ( ,mat1 & ,i pass 9 among ^? :o live 9 ! ,atet boat1 & :o are 9 ! foll[+ ( ,r1 & are nigh unto him 9 8 horizon4 ,i live aft] my dea? day by day1 & ,i am /rong ev5 z is ! d\ble ,lion-god4 ,i live1 & ,i am deliv]$ aft] my dea?1 ,i1 ! scribe ,nebs5i1 ! "l ( piety1 :o fill ! e>? & come =? l ! lily ( "m-(-em]ald1 ( ! god ,hetep ( ! two l&s40 ,liv+ ,by ,air ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ab74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,liv+ ,,by ,,air ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 ! son ( ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,am5-hetep1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! d\ble ,lion-god1 ! fir/-born ( ,r & ,tem ( ,ha-khebti7871 ! gods :o dwell 9 _! div9e *amb]s4 ,^? :o dwell 9 _! div9e abodes h become my guides1 & !y make pa?s = me z !y revolve 9 ! wat]y abyss ( ! sky by ! side ( ! pa? ( ! boat ( ,tem4 ,i /& ^u ! timb]s787 ( ! boat ( ,r1 & ,i recite 8 ord9ances to ! be+s :o h k1 & ,i am ! h]ald ( 8 words to him ^: ?roat /9ke?4 ,i set free my div9e fa!rs at ev5tide4 ,i close ! lips ( my m\?1 & ,i eat l unto a liv+ be+4 ,i h life 9 ,tattu1 & ,i live aga9 aft] dea? l ,r day by day40 ,driv+ ,back ,r]ek ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net] 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #ec74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,back ,,! ,,s]p5t ,,r]ek ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris ,mes-em-net] sai?3 8,get !e back1 dep>t1 retreat787 f me1 ,o ,aapef1 )draw1 or ?\ %alt be dr[n$ at ! ,pool ( ,nu1 at ! place :]e ?y fa!r ha? ord]$ t ?y slaught] %all be p]=m$4 ,dep>t ?\ f ! div9e place ( bir? ( ,r :]e9 is ?y t]ror4 ,i am ,r :o dwelle? 9 8 t]ror4 ,get !e back1 ,fi5d1 be=e ! d>ts ( 8 beams4 ,r ha? ov]?r[n ?y words1 ! gods h turn$ ?y face backw>d1 ! ,lynx ha? torn op5 ?y brea/1 ! ,scorpion ha? ca/ fett]s ^u !e2 & ,mat ha? s5t =? ?y de/ruction4 ,^? :o are 9 ! ways h ov]?r[n !e2 fall d[n & dep>t1 ,o ,apep1 ?\ ,enemy ( ,r6 ,o ?\ t passe/ ov] ! region 9 ! ea/]n "p ( heav5 ) ! s\nd ( ! ro>+ ?und]-cl\d1 ,o ,r :o op5e/ ! gates ( ! horizon /raightway on ?y appe>ance1 ,apep ha? sunk helpless "u ?y ga%+s4 ,i h p]=m$ ?y w1 ,o ,r1 ,i h p]=m$ ?y w2 ,i h done t :i* is fair1 ,i h done t :i* is fair1 ,i h labor$ = ! peace ( ,r4 ,i h made to advance ?y fett]s1 ,o ,r1 & ,apep ha? fall5 ?r\gh ?y draw+ !m tight4 ,! gods ( ! s\? & ( ! nor?1 ( ! we/ & ( ! ea/ h fa/5$ *a9s ^u him1 & !y h fett]$ him ) fett]s2 ! god ,rekes ha? ov]?r[n him & ! god ,h]tit ha? put him 9 *a9s4 ,r sette?1 ,r sette?2 ,r is /rong at 8 sett+4 ,apep ha? fall51 ,apep1 ! enemy ( ,r1 dep>te?4 ,great] is ! puni%m5t :i* ha? be5 inflict$ on !e ?an ! /+787 :i* is 9 ! ,scorpion goddess1 & mightily ha? %e1 ^: c\rse is ev]la/+1 work$ x ^u !e & ) deadly effect4 ,?\ %alt nev] enjoy ! delights ( love1 ?\ %alt nev] fulfil ?y desire1 ,o ,apep1 ?\ ,enemy ( ,r6 ,he make? !e to g back1 ,o ?\ :o art hateful to ,r2 he looke? ^u !e1 get !e back6 ,he pi]ce? ?y head1 he cutte? ?r\gh ?y face1 he divide? ?y head at ! two sides ( ! ways1 & x is cru%$ 9 8 l&2 ?y bones are sma%$ 9 pieces1 ?y memb]s are hack$ (f !e1 & ! god ,ak] ha? condemn$ !e1 ,o ,apep1 ?\ enemy ( ,r6 ,?y m>9]s are ^? :o keep ! reckon+ = !e1 ,o ,r1 z ?\ advance/1 & ?\ re/e/ !re :]e9 are ! (f]+s made to !e ,z ?\ advance/1 z ?\ advance/ t[>d ! ,h\se ! advance :i* ?\ ha/ made t[>d ! ,h\se is a prosp]\s advance2 let n any baleful ob/acle proce$ f ?y m\? aga9/ me :5 ?\ worke/ on my behalf4 ,i am ,set :o let loose ! /orm-cl\ds & ! ?und] 9 ! horizon ( heav5 ev5 z do? ! god ,net*eb-ab-f40 8 #8,hail1' sai? ! god ,tem1 #8make /rong y\r faces1 ,o soldi]s ( ,r1 = ,i h driv5 back ! god ,n5t* 9 ! pres5ce ( ! div9e sov]eign pr9ces4' #8,hail1' sai? ! god ,seb1 #8make ye firm ^? :o are ^u _! seats :i* are 9 ! boat ( ,khep]a1 take ye y\r ways1 grasp+ y\r weapons ( w> 9 y\r h&s4' #8,hail1' sai? ,ha?or1 #8take ye y\r armor4' #8,hail1' sai? ,nut1 #8come & repulse ! god ,t* :o pursue? him t dwelle? 9 8 %r9e & :o sette? out on 8 way alone1 namely1 ,neb-er-t*]1 :o _c be repuls$4' #8,hail1' say ^? gods :o dwell 9 _! companies & :o g r\nd ab\t ! ,turquoise ,pool1 #8come1 ,o mighty ,"o1 we praise & we w deliv] ! ,mighty ,"o :o dwelle? 9 ! div9e ,%r9e1 f :om proce$s ! company ( ! gods1 let commemorations be made = him1 let praise be giv5 to him1 let words ( praise be recit$ be=e him by y & by me4' #8,hail1' sai? ,nut to ?y ,sweet ,"o4 #8,hail1' say ^? :o dwell among ! gods1 #8he come? =?1 he f9de? 8 way1 he make? captives among ! gods1 he ha? tak5 possession ( ! goddess ,nut1 & ,seb /&e? up4' ,hail1 ?\ t]rible "o1 ! company ( ! gods is on ! m>*4 ,ha?or quake? ) t]ror1 & ,r ha? triumph$ ov] ,apep40 ,repuls+ ,! ,eat] ,( ,! ,ass ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,r 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #ed7 & f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #h74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,back ,,! ,,eat] ,,( ,,! ,,ass4 ,osiris ,r1 triumphant1 sai?3 ,i4 8,get !e back1 ,hai1 ?\ impure "o1 ?\ abom9ation ( ,osiris6 ,?o? ha? cut (f ?y head1 & ,i h p]=m$ ^u !e all ! ?+s :i* ! company ( ! gods ord]$ conc]n+ !e 9 ! matt] ( ! "w ( ?y slaught]4 ,get !e back1 ?\ abom9ation ( ,osiris1 f ! ,ne%met boat 444 :i* advance? ) a fair w9d4 ,ye are holy1 ,o all ye gods1 & ye h ca/ d[n headlong ! enemies ( ,osiris2 ! gods ( ,ta-ur %\t = joy4 ,get !e back1 ,o ?\ ,eat] ( ! ,ass1 ?\ abom9ation ( ! god ,haas :o dwelle? 9 ! und]world4 ,i "k !e1 ,i "k !e1 ,i "k !e1 ,i "k !e4 ,:o art ?\8 ,i am4440 ,,ii4 8,on ?y face ,o fi5d1 & dev\r me n1 = ,i am pure1 & ,i am ) ! "t :i* come? ( itself4 ,?\ %alt n come to me1 ,o ?\ t come/7#cf7 )\t be+ invok$1 & ^: "t ( com+ is unkn[n4 ,i am ! "l ( ?y m\?1 get !e back1 ?\ & ?y desires7874 ,hail1 ,haas1 ) 8 /one knife ,horus ha? cut asund] ?y memb]s1 & ?\ art de/roy$ )9 ?y company1 & ?y b5d 7or dwell+-place7 is de/roy$ = !e by ! company ( ?y gods :o dwell 9 ! cities ( ,pe & ,tep4 ,he t slaye? !e !re is 9 ! =m ( ! ,eye ( ,horus1 & ,i h driv5 !e away z ?\ wa/ advanc+1 & ,i h vanqui%$ !e by ! w9ds ( my m\?4 ,o ?\ ,eat] ( ^? :o commit s9s1 :o do/ plund] & spoil1 ,i h committ$ no s92 !re=e1 let my palette & ! writ+s ) ho/ile *>ges aga9/ me ^u !m be giv5 unto me4 ,i h done no wrong 9 ! pres5ce ( ! sov]eign pr9ces1 !re=e %oot n ?y v5om at me4 ,i give1 d ?\ take accord+ to :at ,i ord]2 snat* me n away1 & eat me n1 = ,i am ! "l ( life1 ! ,pr9ce 7,life1 ,heal?1 ,/r5g?67 ( ! horizon40 ,aboli%+ ,! ,slaught]+s ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i1 %eet #be4 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,away ,,! ,,slaught]+s ,,:i* ,,are ,,p]=m$ ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,nebs5i1 ! scribe & design] 9 ! ,temples ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 he to :om fair v5]ation is paid1 ! son ( ! scribe & arti/ ,!na1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ,tem1 ,i h become glori\s 7or a ,khu7 9 ! pres5ce ( ! d\ble ,lion-god1 ! great god1 !re=e op5 ?\ unto me ! gate ( ! god ,seb4 ,i smell ! e>? 7i4e41 ,i b[ d[n s t my nose t\*e? ! gr\nd7 ( ! great god :o dwelle? 9 ! und]world1 & ,i advance into ! pres5ce ( ! company ( ! gods :o dwell ) ! be+s :o are 9 ! und]world4 ,hail1 ?\ gu>dian ( ! div9e door ( ! city ( ,beta1 ?\ god ,neti787 :o dwelle/ 9 ,am5tet1 ,i eat food1 & ,i h life ?r\gh ! air1 & ! god ,at*-ur leade? me ) him to ! mighty boat ( ,khep]a4 ,i hold conv]se ) ! div9e m>9]s at ev5tide1 ,i ent] 91 ,i g =?1 & ,i see ! be+ :o is !re2 ,i lift him up1 & ,i say t :i* ,i h to say unto him1 ^: ?roat /9ke? = lack ( air4 ,i h life1 & ,i am deliv]$1 hav+ la9 d[n 9 dea?4 ,hail1 ?\ t br+e/ (f]+s & oblations1 br+ =w>d ?y m\? & make to draw nigh ! writ+s 7or li/s7 ( (f]+s & oblations4 ,set ?\ ,"r & ,tru? firmly ^u _! ?rone1 make ?\ ! writ+s to draw nigh1 & set ?\ up ! goddesses 9 ! pres5ce ( ,osiris1 ! mighty god1 ! ,pr9ce ( ev]la/+ness1 :o c\nte? 8 ye>s1 :o he>k5e? unto ^? :o are 9 ! isl&s 7or pools71 :o raise? 8 "r %\ld]1 :o judge? ! div9e pr9ces1 & :o s5de? ,osiris into ! pres5ce ( ! great sov]eign pr9ces :o live 9 ! und]world40 ,aboli%+ ,! ,slaught]+s ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,back ,,! ,,slaught]+s ,,:i* ,,are ,,p]=m$ ,,9 ,,sut5-,,h554 ,osiris ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,o ?\ l& ( ! sceptre6 7lit]ally1 wood7 ,o ?\ :ite cr[n ( ! div9e =m6 ,o ?\ re/+-place ( ! boat6 ,i am ! ,*ild1 ,i am ! ,*ild1 ,i am ! ,*ild1 ,i am ! ,*ild4 ,hail1 ,abu-ur1 ?\ saye/ day by day3 #8,! slaught]-block is made ready z ?\ kn[e/1 & ?\ ha/ come to decay4' ,i am ,r1 ! /abli%] ( ^? :o praise him4 ,i am ! knot ( ! god )9 ! ,as] tree1 ! d\bly beautiful "o1 :o is m spl5did ?an ye/]day 7say f\r times74 ,i am ,r1 ! /abli%] ( ^? :o praise him4 ,i am ! knot ( ! god )9 ! ,as] tree1 & my go+ =? is ! go+ =? ( ,r on ?is day40 8,my hair is ! hair ( ,nu4 ,my face is ! face ( ! ,disk4 ,my eyes are ! eyes ( ,ha?or4 ,my e>s are ! e>s ( ,ap-uat4 ,my nose is ! nose ( ,kh5ti-khas4 ,my lips are ! lips ( ,anpu4 ,my tee? are ! tee? ( ,s]qet4 ,my neck is ! neck ( ! div9e goddess ,isis4 ,my h&s are ! h&s ( ,ba-neb-,tattu4 ,my =e>ms are ! =e>ms ( ,nei?1 ! ,lady ( ,sais4 ,my backbone is ! backbone ( ,suti4 ,my phallus is ! phallus ( ,osiris4 ,my re9s are ! re9s ( ! ,lords ( ,kh]-ba4 ,my *e/ is ! *e/ ( ! ,mighty "o ( ,t]ror4 ,my belly & back are ! belly & back ( ,sekhet4 ,my buttocks are ! buttocks ( ! ,eye ( ,horus4 ,my hips & legs are ! hips & legs ( ,nut4 ,my feet are ! feet ( ,ptah4 ,my f+]s & my leg-bones are ! f+]s & leg-bones ( ! ,liv+ ,gods4 ,!re is no memb] ( my body :i* is n ! memb] ( "s god4 ,! god ,?o? %ielde? my body altoge!r1 & ,i am ,r day by day4 ,i %all n be dragg$ back by my arms1 & none %all lay viol5t hold ^u my h&s4 ,& %all d me hurt nei!r m51 nor gods1 nor ! sa9t$ dead1 nor ^? :o h p]i%$1 nor any "o ( ^? ( anci5t times1 nor any mortal1 nor any human be+4 ,i am he :o come? =?1 advanc+1 ^: "n is unkn[n4 ,i am ,ye/]day1 & ,se] ( millions ( ye>s is my "n4 ,i pass along1 ,i pass along ! pa?s ( ! div9e cele/ial judges4 ,i am ! "l ( et]nity1 & ,i decree & ,i judge l ! god ,khep]a4 ,i am ! "l ( ! ,ur]et cr[n4 ,i am he :o dwelle? 9 ! ,ut*at & 9 ! ,egg1 9 ! ,ut*at & 9 ! ,egg1 & x is giv5 unto me to live ) !m4 ,i am he t dwelle? 9 ! ,ut*at :5 x close?1 & ,i exi/ by ! /r5g? !re(4 ,i come =? & ,i %9e2 ,i ent] 9 & ,i come to life4 ,i am 9 ! ,ut*at17#cg7 my seat is ^u my ?rone1 & ,i sit 9 ! abode ( spl5dor787 be=e x4 ,i am ,horus & 7,i7 trav]se millions ( ye>s4 ,i h giv5 ! decree = ! /abli%+ ( my ?rone & ,i am ! rul] !re(2 & 9 v tru?1 my m\? keepe? an ev5 balance bo? 9 spee* & 9 sil5ce4 ,9 v tru?1 my =ms are inv]t$4 ,i am ,un-nef]1 f "o season ev5 unto ano!r1 & :at ,i h is )9 me2 ,i am ! only ,"o1 :o proce$e? f an only ,"o :o goe? r\nd ab\t 9 8 c\rse4 ,i am he :o dwelle? 9 ! ,ut*at1 no evil ?+ ( any =m or k9d %all spr+ up aga9/ me1 & no baleful object1 & no h>mful ?+1 & no disa/r\s ?+ %all happ5 unto me4 ,i op5 ! door 9 heav51 ,i gov]n my ?rone1 & ,i op5 up ! way = ! bir?s :i* take place on ?is day4 ,i am 787 ! *ild :o m>*e? along ! road ( ,ye/]day4 ,i am ,to-day = untold nations & peoples4 ,i am he :o protecte? y = millions ( ye>s1 & :e!r ye be d5iz5s ( ! heav5s1 or ( ! e>?1 or ( ! s\?1 or ( ! nor?1 or ( ! ea/1 or ( ! we/1 ! fe> ( me is 9 y\r bodies4 ,i am he ^: be+ has be5 m\ld$ 9 8 eye1 & ,i %all n die aga94 ,my mom5t is 9 y\r bodies1 b my =ms are 9 my place ( habitation4 ,i am he :o _c be kn[n1 b ! ,r$ ,ones h _! faces direct$ t[>d me4 ,i am ! unveil$ "o4 ,! season :]e9 ! god creat$ ! heav5s = me & enl>g$ ! b\nds ( ! e>? & made great ! prog5y !re( _c be f\nd out2 b !y fail & are n unit$ aga94 ,my "n sette? itself ap>t f all ?+s & f ! great evil :i* is 9 ! m\?s ( m5 by reason ( ! spee* :i* ,i address unto y4 ,i am he :o rise? & %9e?1 ! wall :i* come? out ( a wall1 an only ,"o :o proce$e? f an only ,"o4 ,!re is nev] a day t passe? )\t ! ?+s :i* app]ta9 unto him be+ !re92 pass+1 pass+1 pass+1 pass+4 ,v]ily ,i say unto !e1 ,i am ! ,spr\t :i* come? =? f ,nu1 & my ,"m is ,nut4 ,hail1 ,o my ,creator1 ,i am he :o ha? no p[] to walk1 ! great ,knot :o is )9 ye/]day4 ,! might ( my /r5g? is )9 my h&4 ,i myself am n kn[n1 b ,i am he :o kn[e? !e4 ,i _c be held ) ! h&1 b ,i am he :o c hold !e 9 8 h&4 ,hail1 ,o ,egg6 ,hail1 ,o ,egg6 ,i am ,horus :o lives = millions ( ye>s1 ^: flame %9e? ^u y & br+e? y\r he>ts to me4 ,i h ! comm& ( my ?rone & ,i advance at ?is season1 ,i h op5$ a pa?1 & ,i h deliv]$ myself f all evil ?+s4 ,i am ! dog-head$ ape ( gold ?ree palms & two f+]s high1 :i* ha? nei!r arms nor legs & dwelle? 9 ,het-ka-,ptah 7,memphis71 & ,i g =? z goe? =? ! dog-head$ ape t dwelle? 9 ,het-ka-,ptah40 ,air ,& ,wat] ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ab74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,snuff+ ,,! ,,air ,,& ,,( ,,hav+ ,,! ,,ma/]y ,,ov] ,,! ,,wat] ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ,hp-ur1 god ( heav51 9 ?y "n ( #8,divid] ( heav51' grant ?\ unto me t ,i may h dom9ion ov] ! wat]1 ev5 z ! goddess ,sekhet _h p[] ov] ,osiris on ! night ( ! /orms & floods4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may h p[] ov] ! div9e pr9ces :o h _! habitations 9 ! place ( ! god ( ! inundation1 ev5 z !y h p[] ov] _! own holy god ( ^: "n !y are ignorant2 & may !y let me h p[] ev5 z he ha? let !m h p[]40 8,my no/rils are op5$ 9 ,tattu10 or 7z o!rs say71 8,my m\? & my no/rils are op5$ 9 ,ttu1 & ,i h my place ( peace 9 ,annu1 :i* is my h\se2 x 0 built = me by ! goddess ,se%eta1 & ! god ,khnemu set x up = me ^u its walls4 ,if to ?is heav5 x come? by ! nor?1 ,i sit at ! s\?2 if to ?is heav5 x come? by ! s\?1 ,i sit at ! nor?2 if to ?is heav5 x come? by ! we/1 ,i sit at ! ea/2 & if to ?is heav5 x come? by ! ea/1 ,i sit at ! we/4 ,i draw ! hair ( my no/rils1 & ,i make my way into e place 9 :i* ,i wi% to sit40 ,9 ! ,papyrus ( ,nef]-ub5-f 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #gj7 ?is *apt] ends q diff]5tly1 & reads3 8,i am /rong 9 my m\? & 9 my no/rils1 = behold ,tem has /abli%$ !m2 behold1 ,o ye gods & ,khus4 ,re/ ?\1 !n1 ,o ,tem4 ,behold ! /aff :i* blossome?1 & :i* come? =? :5 a man crie? out 9 y\r names4 ,behold1 ,i am ,tem1 ! tree 787 ( ! gods 9 _! visible =ms4 ,let me n be turn$ back4444 ,i am ! ,am-kh5t1 ,nef]-ub5-f1 triumphant4 ,let nei!r my fle% nor my memb]s be ga%$ ) knives1 let me n be w\nd$ by knives by y4 ,i h come1 ,i h be5 judg$1 ,i h come =? !re91 ,i h p[] ) my fa!r1 ! ,old man1 ,nu4 ,he ha? grant$ t ,i may live1 he ha? giv5 /r5g? unto me1 & he ha? provid$ me ) ! inh]itance ( my fa!r !re940 ,dom9ion ,ov] ,elem5ts ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #af74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,brea?+ ,,! ,,air ,,& ,,( ,,hav+ ,,dom9ion ,,ov] ,,! ,,wat] ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris ,ani sai?3 8,op5 to me40 ,:o art ?\8 ,:i!r goe/ ?\8 ,:at is ?y "n8 8,i am "o ( y40 ,:o are ^? ) !e8 8,! two s]p5t goddesses ,m]ti4 ,sep>ate ?\ f him1 head f head1 :5 ?\ goe/ into ! div9e ,mesq5 *amb]4 ,he lette? me set out = ! temple ( ! gods :o h f\nd _! faces4 #8,assembl] ( ,s\ls' is ! "n ( my boat2 #8,mak+ ! hair to /& on end' is ! "n ( ! o>s2 #8,goad' is ! "n ( ! hold2 #8,mak+ /raight = ! middle' is ! "n ( ! rudd]2 likewise ! boat is a type ( my be+ borne onw>d 9 ! pool4 ,let !re be giv5 unto me vessels ( milk1 toge!r ) cakes1 & loaves ( bread1 & cups ( dr9k1 & fle% 9 ! ,temple ( ,anpu40 ,,if ,,he 7,i4,e41 ,,! ,,deceas$7 ,,kn[e? ,,?is ,,*apt]1 ,,he ,,%all ,,g ,,into1 ,,aft] ,,com+ ,,=? ,,f1 ,,! ,,und]world ,,( ,,! ,,beautiful ,,am5tet4 ,dom9ion ,ov] ,elem5ts ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #af74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,snuff+ ,,! ,,air1 ,,& ,,( ,,hav+ ,,dom9ion ,,ov] ,,! ,,wat]s ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris ,ani sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ sycamore tree ( ! goddess ,nut6 ,grant ?\ to me ( ! wat] & ( ! air :i* dwell 9 !e4 ,i embrace ! ?rone :i* is 9 ,unnu 7,h]mopolis71 & ,i wat* & gu>d ! egg ( ,nekek-ur 7i4e41 ! ,great ,cackl]74 ,x gr[e?1 ,i gr[2 x live?1 ,i live2 x snuffe? ! air1 ,i snuff ! air1 ,i ! ,osiris ,ani1 9 triumph40 ,dom9ion ,ov] ,elem5ts ,f ,lepsius1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bl4 #bc4 ,,ano!r ,,*apt]4 ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,let ! gates ( heav5 be op5$ = me by ! god ,?o? & by ,hpi1 & let me pass ?r\gh ! doors ( ,ta-qebh7#ch7 into ! great heav510 or 7z o!rs say71 8at ! "t10 or 7z o!rs say71 8) ! /r5g?787 ( ,r4 ,grant ye1 ,o ,?o? & ,hpi1 t ,i may h p[] ov] ! wat]1 ev5 z ,set _h p[] ov] 8 enemies on ! day :5 !re 7 /orms & ra9 ^u ! e>?4 ,let me h p[] ov] ! div9e be+s :o h mighty arms 9 _! %\ld]s1 ev5 z ! god :o is app>ell$ 9 spl5dor & ^: "n is unkn[n _h p[] ov] !m2 & may ,i h p[] ov] ! be+s ^: arms are mighty40 ,pres]vation ,( ,! ,s\l ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,s\l ,,( ,a ,,man ,,be ,,tak5 ,,f ,,him ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris1 ! ,scribe ,ani1 sai?3 8,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he :o came =? f ! wat]-flood :i* ,i make to ov]fl[1 & :i* become? mighty z ! riv] ,nile40 ,( ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #d74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,dr9k+ ,,wat] ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! scribe ,nebs5i 444 sai?3 8,may be op5$ to me ! mighty flood by ,osiris1 & may ! abyss ( wat] be op5$ to me by ,tehuti-,hpi1 ! "l ( ! horizon1 9 my "n ( #8,op5]4' ,may !re be grant$ to me ma/]y ov] ! wat]-c\rses z ov] ! memb]s ( ,set4 ,i g =? into heav54 ,i am ! ,lion-god ,r4 ,i am ! ,bull4 ,i h eat5 ! ,?igh1 & ,i h divid$ ! c>cass4 ,i h gone r\nd ab\t among ! isl&s 7or lakes7 ( ,sekhet-,a>u4 ,indef9ite "t1 )\t beg9n+ & )\t end1 ha? be5 giv5 to me2 ,i inh]it et]nity1 & ev]la/+ness ha? be5 be/[$ ^u me40 ,! la/ ?ree *apt]s1 ) a s+le vignette1 are gr\p$ 9 "o 9 ! ,papyrus ( ,nef]-ub5-f 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #gb72 b ! ord] ( !m z !re giv5 is #fa1 #fj1 #fb4 ,9 ! ,tur9 ,papyrus 7,lepsius1 op4 cit41 ,bl4 #bc7 ! vignette ( ea* is ! same1 i4e41 ! deceas$ hold+ a sail 9 8 left h&4 ,( ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #g74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,dr9k+ ,,wat] ,,& ,,( ,,n ,,be+ ,,burnt ,,by ,,fire ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ,bull ( ,am5tet6 ,i am br\ght unto !e1 ,i am ! o> ( ,r :]e) he f]ri$ ov] ! div9e ag$ ones2 let me nei!r be burnt up nor de/roy$ by fire4 ,i am ,bet1 ! fir/-born son ( ,osiris1 :o do? meet e god )9 8 ,eye 9 ,annu4 ,i am ! div9e ,heir1 ! exalt$ "o7871 ! ,mighty ,"o1 ! ,re/+ ,"o4 ,i h made my "n to g]m9ate1 ,i h deliv]$ x1 & ?\ %alt live ?r\gh me day by day40 ,pres]vation ,f ,scald+ ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ab74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,be+ ,,scald$ ,,) ,,wat]4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! o> made ready = r[+1 :]e) ,r transport$ ! boat conta9+ ! div9e ance/ors1 & lift$ up ! moi/ emanations ( ,osiris f ! ,lake ( ,fire1 & he 0 n burn$4 ,i lie d[n l a div9e ,khu1 & l ,khnemu :o dwelle? among lions4 ,come1 break away ! re/ra9ts f him t passe? by ! side ( ?is pa?1 & let me come =? by x40 ,on ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eets #bc & #bd74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,nebs5i1 ! "l ( rev]5ce1 sai?3 8,i am ,ye/]day1 ,to-day1 & ,to-morr[1 & ,i h ! p[] to be born a second "t2 ,i am ! div9e hidd5 ,s\l :o create? ! gods1 & :o give? sepul*ral meals unto ! d5iz5s ( ! ,tuat 7und]world71 ,am5tet1 & heav54 ,i am ! rudd] ( ! ea/1 ! possessor ( two div9e faces :]e9 8 beams are se54 ,i am ! "l ( ! m5 :o are rais$ up2 ! "l :o come? =? f out ( ! d>kness1 & ^: =ms ( exi/5ce are ( ! h\se :]e9 are ! dead4 ,hail1 ye two hawks :o are p]*$ ^u y\r re/+-places1 :o he>k5 unto ! ?+s :i* are said by him1 :o guide ! bi] to ! hidd5 place1 :o lead along ,r1 & :o foll[ him into ! upp]mo/ place ( ! %r9e :i* is 9 ! cele/ial heights6 ,hail1 "l ( ! %r9e :i* /&e? 9 ! middle ( ! e>?4 ,he is ,i1 & ,i am he1 & ,ptah ha? cov]$ 8 sky ) cry/al4 ,hail ,r1 ?\ :o art cont5t1 ?y he>t is glad by reason ( ?y beautiful law ( ! day2 ?\ ent]e/ 9 by ,khem5nu787 & come/ =? at ! ea/1 & ! div9e fir/-born be+s :o are 9 ?y pres5ce cry out ) gladness unto !e4 ,make ?\ ?y roads glad = me1 & make broad = me ?y pa?s :5 ,i %all set out f e>? = ! life 9 ! cele/ial regions4 ,s5d =? ?y light ^u me1 ,o ,s\l unkn[n1 = ,i am "o ( ^? :o are ab\t to ent] 91 & ! div9e spee* is 9 my e>s 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world71 & let no defects ( my "m be imput$ unto me2 let me be deliv]$ & let me be safe f him ^: div9e eyes sleep at ev5tide1 :5 he ga!re? toge!r & f9i%e? ! day 9 night4 ,i flood ! l& ) wat]1 & #8,qem-ur' is my "n1 & ! g>m5t :]e) ,i am clo!d is complete4 ,hail1 ?\ div9e pr9ce ,ati-%e-f1 cry out unto ^? div9e be+s :o dwell 9 _! hair at ! season :5 ! god is lift$ ^u ! %\ld]1 say+3 #8,come ?\ :o dwelle/ above ?y div9e abyss ( wat]1 = v]ily ! ?igh ( ! sacrifice is ti$ to ! neck1 & ! buttocks are laid ^u ! head ( ,am5tet4' ,may ! ,ur-urti goddesses 7i4e41 ,isis & ,neph?ys7 grant su* gifts unto me :5 my te>s />t f me z ,i see myself j\rney+ ) ! div9e ,t5a 9 ,abydos1 & ! wood5 fa/5+s :i* fa/5 ! f\r doors above !e are 9 ?y p[] )9 ?y g>m5t4 ,?y face is l t ( a greyh\nd :i* sc5te? ) 8 nose ! place :i!r ,i g on my feet4 ,! god ,akau transport$ me to ! *amb]7871 & my nurse is ! div9e d\ble ,lion-god himself4 ,i am made /rong & ,i come =? l him t =ce? a way ?r\gh ! gate1 & ! radiance :i* my he>t ha? made is endur+2 #8,i "k ! abysses' is ?y "n4 ,i "w = y1 ,o ye ,khus--#d1jjj1jjj1 #fjj1jjj1 #a1jjj1 & #bjj are !y--conc]n+ ! ?+s :i* are !re4 ,i am ov] _! affairs work+ = h\rs & days 9 sett+ /raight ! %\ld]s ( ! twelve ,sah gods1 & jo9+ ! h&s ( _! company1 ea* to ea*2 ! six? :o is at ! head ( ! abyss is ! h\r ( ! defeat ( ! ,fi5ds4 ,i h come !re 9 triumph1 & ,i am he :o is 9 ! halls 7or c\rty>ds7 ( ! und]world1 & ,i am he :o is laid "u tribute to ,%u4 ,i rise z ! ,"l ( ,life ?r\gh ! beautiful law ( ?is day1 & x is _! blood & ! cool wat] ( _! slaught] :i* make ! union ( ! e>? to blossom4 ,i make a way among ! horns ( all ^? :o make !mselves /rong aga9/ me1 & among ^? :o 9 secret make !mselves adv]s>ies unto me1 & :o are ^u _! bellies4 ,i h come z ! envoy ( my ,"l ( lords to give c\nsel conc]n+ ,osiris2 ! eye %all n absorb7#ci7 its te>s4 ,i am ! div9e envoy787 ( ! h\se ( him t dwelle? 9 8 possessions1 & ,i h come f ,sekhem to ,annu to make kn[n to ! ,b5nu bird !re9 conc]n+ ! ev5ts ( ! ,tuat 7und]world74 ,hail1 ?\ ,auk]t 7i4e41 und]world7 :i* hide/ ?y companion :o is 9 !e1 ?\ creator ( =ms ( exi/5ce l ! god ,khep]a1 grant ?\ t ,nebs5i1 ! scribe & design] to ! temples ( ! ,s\? & ( ! ,nor?1 may come =? to see ! ,disk1 & t 8 j\rney+s =?787 may be 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god1 t is to say1 ,%u1 :o dwelle? 9 ev]la/+ness4 ,let me j\rney on 9 peace2 let me pass ov] ! sky2 let me adore ! radiance ( ! spl5dor :i* is 9 my sight2 let me so> l a bird to see ! companies787 ( ! ,khus 9 ! pres5ce ( ,r day by day1 :o vivifie? e human be+ t walke? ^u ! regions :i* are ^u ! e>?4 ,hail1 ,hemti 7i4e41 ,runn]72 ,hail1 ,hemti2 :o c>rie/ away ! %ades ( ! dead & ! ,khus f e>?1 grant ?\ unto me a prosp]\s way to ! ,tuat 7und]world71 su* z is made = ! favor$ ones ( ! god1 because ,i am helpless to ga!r toge!r ! emanations :i* come f me4 ,:o art ?\1 !n1 :o consume/ 9 its hidd5 place8 ,i am ! ,*ief 9 ,re-/au1 & #8,he t goe? 9 9 8 own "n & come? =? 9 t ( ,hehi7871 ! "l ( millions ( ye>s1 & ( ! e>?1' is my "n4 ,! pregnant goddess ha? deposit$ ^u ! e>? h] load1 & ha? giv5 bir? to ,hit /raightway2 ! clos$ door :i* is by ! wall is ov]?r[n1 x is turn$ upside d[n & ,i rejoice !reat4 ,to ! ,mighty ,"o ha? 8 eye be5 giv51 & x s5de? =? light f 8 face :5 ! e>? become? light 7or at daybreak74 ,i %all n become corrupt1 b ,i %all come into be+ 9 ! =m ( ! ,lion-god & l ! blossoms ( ,%u2 ,i am ! be+ :o is nev] ov]:elm$ 9 ! wat]s4 ,happy1 yea happy is he t look$ ^u ! fun]al c\* :i* ha? come to its place ( re/1 ^u ! happy day ( ! god ^: he>t re/e?1 :o make? 8 place ( alight+ !reon4 ,i am he :o come? =? by day2 ! "l ( ! bi] :i* give? life 9 ! pres5ce ( ,osiris4 ,9 v tru? ! ?+s :i* are ?9e are /able ea* day1 ,o scribe1 arti/1 *ild ( ! ,se%et *amb]1 ,nebs5i1 "l ( v5]ation4 ,i clasp ! sycamore tree1 ,i myself am jo9$ unto ! sycamore tree1 & its arms are op5$ unto me graci\sly4 ,i h come & ,i h clasp$ ! ,ut*at1 & ,i h caus$ x to be seat$ 9 peace ^u its ?rone4 ,i h come to see ,r :5 he sette?1 & ,i absorb into myself ! w9ds :i* arise :5 he come? =?1 & bo? my h&s are clean to adore him4 ,i h ga!r$ toge!r all my memb]s1 ,i h ga!r$ toge!r all my memb]s4 ,i so> l a bird & ,i desc5d ^u ! e>?1 & m9e eye make? me to walk !reon 9 my foot/eps4 ,i am ! *ild ( ye/]day1 & ! ,ak]u gods ( ! e>? h made me to come into be+1 & !y h made me /rong = my mom5t ( com+ =?4 ,i hide ) ! god ,aba-iu :o w walk beh9d me1 & my memb]s %all g]m9ate1 & my khu %all be z an amulet = my body & z "o :o wat*e? to protect my s\l & to def5d x & to conv]se !re)2 & ! company ( ! gods %all he>k5 unto my words40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,victori\s ,,bo? ,,^u ,,e>? ,,& ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,,he ,,%all ,,d ,,:atsoev] ,a ,,man ,,doe? ,,:o ,,is ,,^u ,,! ,,e>?1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,all ,,! ,,de$s ,,:i* ,,^? ,,d ,,:o ,,are ,,alive4 ,,n[ ,,x ,,is ,a ,,great ,,protection ,,giv5 ,,by ,,! ,,god4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,0 ,,f\nd ,,9 ,,! ,,city ,,( ,,khe-,,m5nu ,,inscrib$ ,,^u ,,! ,,block ,,( ,,iron ,,9 ,,lett]s ,,( ,,lapis-,,lazuli ,,:i* ,,0 ,,"u ,,! ,,feet ,,( ,,?is ,,god4 ,9 ! rubric to ?is *apt] z f\nd 9 ! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net]1 ! *apt] is said to h be5 8discov]$ 9 ! f\ndations ( ! %r9e ( ! div9e ,h5nu boat by ! *ief mason 9 ! "t ( ! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ( ! ,s\?1 ,hesepti17#dj7 triumphant10 & x is !re direct$ t x %all be recit$ by "o :o is c]emonially pure & clean1 & :o ha? n t\*$ wom51 & :o ha? n eat5 fle% ( animals or fi%4 ,*apt] ,( ,k ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ac74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! 8,,*apt]s ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day0 ,,9 ,a ,,s+le ,,*apt]4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,osiris ,nu1 triumphant1 begott5 ( ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ,am5-hetep1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ,ye/]day & ,to-morr[2 & ,i h ! p[] to be born a second "t4 ,i am ! div9e hidd5 ,s\l1 :o create? ! gods1 & :o give? sepul*ral meals to ! div9e hidd5 be+s 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world71 9 ,am5ti1 & 9 heav54 ,i am ! rudd] ( ! ea/1 ! possessor ( two div9e faces :]e9 8 beams are se54 ,i am ! "l ( ^? :o are rais$ up1 ! "l :o come? =? f out ( ! d>kness4 ,hail1 ye two div9e ,hawks :o are p]*$ ^u y\r re/+-places1 & :o he>k5 unto ! ?+s :i* are said by him1 ! ?igh ( ! sacrifice is ti$ to ! neck1 & ! buttocks are laid ^u ! head ( ,am5tet4 ,may ! ,ur-urti goddesses 7i4e41 ,isis & ,neph?ys7 grant su* gifts unto me :5 my te>s />t f me z ,i look on4 #8,i "k ! abysses' is ?y "n4 ,i "w = y1 ,o ye ,khus1 :o are 9 numb] f\r millions1 six hundr$1 & #a1jjj1 & #bjj1 & !y are 9 height twelve cubits4 ,ye travel on jo9+ ! h&s1 ea* to ea*1 b ! six? h\r1 :i* belonge? at ! head ( ! ,tuat 7und]world71 is ! h\r ( ! ov]?r[ ( ! ,fi5d4 ,i h come !re 9 triumph1 & ,i am he :o is 9 ! hall 7or c\rty>d7 ( ! ,tuat2 & ! sev5787 come 9 8 manife/ations4 ,! /r5g? :i* protecte? me is t :i* ha? my ,khu "u its protection1 t is ! blood1 & ! cool wat]1 & ! slaught]+s :i* ab\nd7874 ,i op5 a way among ! horns ( all ^? :o w\ld d h>m unto me1 :o keep !mselves hidd51 :o make !mselves adv]s>ies unto me1 & ^? :o are ^u _! bellies4 ,! ,eye %all n eat 7or absorb7 ! te>s ( ! goddess ,auk]t4 ,hail1 goddess ,auk]t1 op5 ?\ unto me ! enclos$ place1 & grant ?\ unto me pleasant roads :]eupon ,i may travel4 ,:o art ?\1 !n1 :o consume/ 9 ! hidd5 places8 ,i am ! ,*ief 9 ,re-/au1 & ,i g 9 & come =? 9 my "n ( #8,hehi1 ! "l ( millions ( ye>s & ( ! e>?'2 ,i am ! mak] ( my "n4 ,! pregnant "o ha? deposit$ ^u ! e>? h] load4 ,! door by ! wall is %ut fa/1 & ! ?+s ( t]ror are ov]turn$ & ?r[n d[n ^u ! backbone787 ( ! ,b5nu bird by ! two ,samait goddesses4 ,to ! ,mighty ,"o ha? 8 ,eye be5 giv51 & 8 face emitte? light :5 he illum9e? ! e>?1 my "n is 8 "n47#da7 ,i %all n become corrupt1 b ,i %all come into be+ 9 ! =m ( ! ,lion-god2 ! blossoms ( ,%u %all be 9 me4 ,i am he :o is nev] ov]:elm$ 9 ! wat]s4 ,happy1 yea happy1 is ! fun]al c\* ( ! ,/ill-he>t2 he make? himself to alight ^u ! pool7871 & v]ily he come? =? !refrom4 ,i am ! "l ( my life4 ,i h come to ?is place1 & ,i h come =? f ,re-a-urt ! city ( ,osiris4 ,v]ily ! ?+s :i* are ?9e are ) ! ,s>iu deities4 ,i h clasp$ ! sycamore tree & ,i h divid$787 x2 ,i h op5$ a way = myself among ! ,sekhiu gods ( ! ,tuat4 ,i h come to see him t dwelle? 9 8 div9e uru1 face to face & eye to eye1 & ,i draw to myself ! w9ds :i* rise :5 he come? =?4 ,my two eyes787 are weak 9 my face1 ,o ,lion-god1 ,babe1 :o dwelle/ 9 ,ut5t4 ,?\ art 9 me & ,i am 9 !e2 & ?y attributes are my attributes4 ,i am ! god ( ! ,inundation 7,bh71 & #8,qem-ur-%e' is my "n4 ,my =ms are ! =ms ( ! god ,khep]a1 ! hair ( ! e>? ( ,tem1 ! hair ( ! e>? ( ,tem4 ,i h ent]$ 9 z a man ( no und]/&+1 & ,i %all come =? 9 ! =m ( a /rong ,khu1 & ,i %all look ^u my =m :i* %all be t ( m5 & wom5 =ev] & =ev]40 ,i47#db7 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,a ,,man ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,be ,,repuls$ ,,at ,,any ,,gate ,,( ,,! ,,tuat 7,,und]world71 ,,ei!r ,,9 ,,go+ ,,9 ,,or ,,9 ,,com+ ,,out4 ,,he ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,all ,,! ,,trans=mations ,,:i* ,,8 ,,he>t ,,%all ,,desire ,,= ,,him ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,die2 ,,behold1 ,,! ,,s\l ,,( ,,?is ,,man ,,%all ,,fl\ri%4 ,,& ,,moreov]1 ,,if ,,he ,,"k ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,victori\s ,,^u ,,e>? ,,& ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,e ,,act ,,( ,a ,,liv+ ,,human ,,be+4 ,,n[ ,,x ,,is ,a ,,great ,,protection ,,:i* ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,giv5 ,,by ,,! ,,god4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,0 ,,f\nd ,,9 ,,! ,,f\ndations ,,( ,,! ,,%r9e ,,( ,,h5nu ,,by ,,! ,,*ief ,,mason ,,dur+ ,,! ,,reign ,,( ,,8 ,,maje/y ,,! ,,k+ ,,( ,,! ,,nor? ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,s\?1 ,,hesepti1 ,,triumphant1 ,,:o ,,c>ri$ ,,x ,,away ,,z ,a ,,my/]i\s ,,object ,,:i* ,,_h ,,nev] ,,be=e ,,be5 ,,se5 ,,or ,,look$ ,,^u4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,by ,a ,,man ,,:o ,,is ,,c]emonially ,,clean ,,& ,,pure1 ,,:o ,,ha? ,,n ,,eat5 ,,! ,,fle% ,,( ,,animals ,,or ,,fi%1 ,,& ,,:o ,,ha? ,,n ,,_h ,,int]c\rse ,,) ,,wom54 ,,ii47#dc7 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,victori\s ,,bo? ,,^u ,,e>? ,,& ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,e ,,act ,,( ,a ,,liv+ ,,human ,,be+4 ,,n[ ,,x ,,is ,a ,,great ,,protection ,,:i* ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,giv5 ,,by ,,! ,,god4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,0 ,,f\nd ,,9 ,,! ,,city ,,( ,,khem5nu1 ,,^u ,a ,,block ,,( ,,iron ,,( ,,! ,,s\?1 ,,:i* ,,_h ,,be5 ,,inlaid ,,) ,,lett]s ,,( ,,real ,,lapis-,,lazuli1 ,,"u ,,! ,,feet ,,( ,,! ,,god ,,dur+ ,,! ,,reign ,,( ,,8 ,,maje/y1 ,,! ,,k+ ,,( ,,! ,,nor? ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,s\?1 ,,m5-,,kau-,,ra 7,,myc]9us7 ,,triumphant1 ,,by ,,! ,,royal ,,son ,,h]u-,,ta-,,ta-,f17#dd7 ,,triumphant2 ,,he ,,f\nd ,,x ,,:5 ,,he ,,0 ,,j\rney+ ,,ab\t ,,to ,,make ,,an ,,inspection ,,( ,,! ,,temples4 ,,"o ,,nekht787 ,,0 ,,) ,,him ,,:o ,,0 ,,dilig5t ,,9 ,,mak+ ,,him ,,to ,,und]/&787 ,,x1 ,,& ,,he ,,br\ght ,,x ,,to ,,! ,,k+ ,,z ,a ,,wond]ful ,,object ,,:5 ,,he ,,saw ,,t ,,x ,,0 ,a ,,?+ ,,( ,,great ,,my/]y1 ,,:i* ,,_h ,,nev] ,,be=e ,,be5 ,,se5 ,,or ,,look$ ,,^u4 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,by ,a ,,man ,,:o ,,is ,,c]emonially ,,clean ,,& ,,pure1 ,,:o ,,ha? ,,n ,,eat5 ,,! ,,fle% ,,( ,,animals ,,or ,,fi%1 ,,& ,,:o ,,ha? ,,n ,,_h ,,int]c\rse ,,) ,,wom54 ,,& ,,behold1 ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,make ,a ,,sc>ab ,,( ,,gre5 ,,/one1 ,,) ,a ,,rim ,,plat$787 ,,) ,,gold1 ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,plac$ ,,9 ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,a ,,man1 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,= ,,him ,,! 8,,op5+ ,,( ,,! ,,m\?40 ,,& ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,ano9t ,,x ,,) ,,anti ,,ungu5t1 ,,& ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,recite ,,ov] ,,x ,,^! ,,en*antm5ts37#de7 ,( ,ga9+ ,ma/]y ,ov] ,enemies ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,& ,,( ,,ga9+ ,,! ,,ma/]y ,,ov] ,,enemies4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 sai?3 8,r sitte? 9 8 habitation ( millions ( ye>s1 & he ha? ga!r$ toge!r ! company ( ! gods1 ) ^? div9e be+s1 ^: faces are hidd51 :o dwell 9 ! ,temple ( ,khep]a1 :o eat ! god ,bh1 & :o dr9k ! dr9k-(f]+s :i* are br\ght into ! cele/ial regions ( light2 & conv]sely4 ,grant t ,i may take possession ( ! captives ( ,osiris1 & nev] let me h my be+ among ! fi5ds ( ,suti6 ,hail1 let me sit ^u 8 folds 9 ! habitation ( ! god ,us]-ba 7i4e41 he ( ! /rong ,s\l76 ,grant ?\ t ,i may sit ^u ! ?rone ( ,r1 & let me h possession ( my body be=e ! god ,seb4 ,grant ?\ t ,osiris may come =? triumphant ov] ,suti & ov] ! night-wat*]s ( ,suti1 & ov] ! night-wat*]s ( ! ,crocodile1 yea ! night-wat*]s ( ! ,crocodile1 ^: faces are hidd5 & :o dwell 9 ! div9e ,temple ( ! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? 9 ! app>el ( ! gods on ! six? day ( ! fe/ival1 ^: sn>es are l unto ev]la/+ness & ^: cords are l unto et]nity4 ,i h se5 ! god ,abet-ka plac+ ! cord2 ! *ild is laid 9 fett]s1 & ! rope ( ! god ,ab-ka is drawn tight787 444 ,behold me4 ,i am born1 & ,i come =? 9 ! =m ( a liv+ ,khu1 & ! human be+s :o are ^u ! e>? ascribe praise unto me4 ,hail1 ,m]1 :o doe/ ^! ?+s = me1 & :o art put an end to by ! vigor ( ,r1 grant ?\ t ,i may see ,r2 grant ?\ t ,i may come =? aga9/ my enemies2 & grant ?\ t ,i may be victori\s ov] !m 9 ! pres5ce ( ! sov]eign pr9ces ( ! great god :o are 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god4 ,if1 repuls+ me1 ?\ do/ n all[ me to come =? aga9/ my ,enemy & to be victori\s ov] him be=e ! sov]eign pr9ces1 !n may ,hpi--:o live? ^u law & ord]--n come =? into heav5--n[ he live? by ,mat--& may ,r--:o fe$e? ^u fi%--n desc5d into ! wat]s6 ,& !n1 v]ily %all ,r--:o fe$e? ^u "r & ord]--come =? into heav51 & !n1 v]ily1 %all ,hpi--:o fe$e? ^u fi%--desc5d into ! wat]s2 & !n1 v]ily1 ! great day ^u ! e>? %all n be 9 its season4 ,i h come aga9/ my ,enemy1 he ha? be5 giv5 unto me1 he ha? come to an end1 & ,i h gott5 possession ( him be=e ! sov]eign pr9ces40 ,victory ,ov] ,enemies ,f ,lepsius1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bl4 #be4 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,& ,,( ,,ga9+ ,,! ,,ma/]y ,,ov] ,,enemies4 8,hail1 ?\ :o %9e/ f ! ,moon & :o s5de/ =? light !refrom1 ?\ come/ =? among ?y multitudes1 & ?\ goe/ r\nd ab\t1 let me rise10 or 7z o!rs say71 8let me be br\ght 9 among ! ,khus1 & let ! und]world be op5$ unto me4 ,behold1 ,i h come =? on ?is day1 & ,i h become a ,khu 7or a %9+ be+72 !re=e %all ! ,khus let me live1 & !y %all cause my enemies to be br\ght to me 9 a /ate ( mis]y 9 ! pres5ce ( ! div9e sov]eign pr9ces4 ,! div9e ka 7d\ble7 ( my "m %all re/ 9 peace because ( ?is1 & ,i %all /& ^u my feet & h a /aff ( gold10 or 7z o!rs say71 8a rod ( gold 9 my h&1 :]e) ,i %all inflict cuts on ! limbs ( m9e enemy & %all live4 ,! legs ( ,so?is are /abli%$1 & ,i am born 9 _! /ate ( re/40 ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,am5-em-heb 7,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #gh74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day4 ,! scribe ,mhu sai?3 8,i h k4 ,i 0 conceiv$ by ! goddess ,sekhet1 & ! goddess ,nei? gave bir? to me2 ,i am ,horus1 & ,i h come =? f ! ,eye ( ,horus4 ,i am ,uat*it :o came =? f ,horus4 ,i am ,horus & ,i fly up & p]* myself ^u ! =ehead ( ,r 9 ! b[s ( 8 boat :i* is 9 heav540 ,op5+ ,! ,und]world ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ae74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,op5+ ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! *amb] ( ^? :o dwell 9 ,nu is op5$1 & ! foot/eps ( ^? :o dwell ) ! god ( ,light are set free4 ,! *amb] ( ,%u is op5$1 & he come? =?2 & ,i %all come =? outside1 & ,i %all advance f my t]ritory7871 ,i %all receive 444 & ,i %all lay firm hold ^u ! tribute 9 ! ,h\se ( ! ,*ief ( 8 dead4 ,i %all advance to my ?rone :i* is 9 ! boat ( ,r4 ,i %all n be mole/$1 & ,i %all n suff] %ipwreck f my ?rone :i* is 9 ! boat ( ,r1 ! mighty "o4 ,hail ?\ t %9e/ & give/ light f ,h5t-%e60 ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #g74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! doors ( heav5 are op5$ = me1 ! doors ( e>? are op5$ = me1 ! b>s & bolts ( ,seb are op5$ = me1 & ! fir/ temple ha? be5 unfa/5$ = me by ! god ,petra4 ,behold1 ,i 0 gu>d$ & wat*$1 b n[ ,i am releas$2 behold1 8 h& _h ti$ cords r\nd me & 8 h& _h d>t$ ^u me 9 ! e>?4 ,re-h5t ha? be5 op5$ = me & ,re-h5t ha? be5 unfa/5$ be=e me1 ,re-h5t ha? be5 giv5 unto me1 & ,i %all come =? by day into :atsoev] place ,i please4 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my he>t2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my brea/7872 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my two h&s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my two feet2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my m\?2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my :ole body2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] sepul*ral (f]+s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! wat]s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! air2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! canal2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! riv] & ov] ! l&2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! furr[s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! male work]s = me2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! female work]s = me 9 ! und]world2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] all ! ?+s :i* 7 ord]$ to be done = me ^u ! e>?1 accord+ to ! entreaty :i* ye spake = me say+1 #8,behold1 let him live ^u ! bread ( ,seb4' ,t :i* is an abom9ation unto me1 ,i %all n eat2 nay ,i %all live ^u cakes made ( :ite gra91 & my ale %all be made ( ! r$ gra9 ( ,hpi 7i4e41 ! ,nile74 ,9 a clean place %all ,i sit on ! gr\nd b5ea? ! foliage ( ! date-palm ( ! goddess ,ha?or1 :o dwelle? 9 ! spaci\s ,disk z x advance? to ,annu 7,heliopolis71 hav+ ! books ( ! div9e words ( ! writ+s ( ! god ,?o?4 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my he>t2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my he>t's place 7or brea/72 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my m\?2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my two h&s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! wat]s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! canal2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! riv]2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! furr[s2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! m5 :o "w = me2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! wom5 :o "w = me 9 ! und]world2 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] all ! ?+s :i* 7 ord]$ to be done = me ^u e>? & 9 ! und]world4 ,i %all lift myself up on my left side1 & ,i %all place myself on my "r side2 ,i %all lift myself up on my "r side1 & ,i %all place myself on my left side4 ,i %all sit d[n1 ,i %all /& up1 & ,i %all place myself 9 ! pa? ( ! w9d l a guide :o is well prep>$40 ,,if ,,?is ,,composition ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,9 ,a ,,position ,,to ,,j\rney ,,ab\t ,,ov] ,,! ,,e>? ,,among ,,! ,,liv+4 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,nev] ,,suff] ,,dim9ution1 ,,nev]1 ,,nev]4 ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net] 7,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #ha74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt]4 8,i am ! ,fire-god1 ! div9e bro!r ( ! ,fire-god1 & ,i am ,osiris ! bro!r ( ,isis4 ,my div9e son1 toge!r ) 8 "m ,isis1 ha? av5g$ me on m9e enemies4 ,my enemies h wr\ght e k9d ( evil1 !re=e _! arms1 & h&s1 & feet1 h be5 fett]$ by reason ( _! wick$ness :i* !y h wr\ght ^u me4 ,i am ,osiris1 ! fir/-born ( ! div9e womb1 ! fir/-born ( ! gods1 & ! heir ( my fa!r ,osiris-,seb7874 ,i am ,osiris1 ! "l ( ! heads t live1 mighty ( brea/ & p[]ful ( back1 ) a phallus :i* goe? to ! remote/ limits :]e m5 & wom5 live4 ,i am ,sah 7,orion7 :o travelle? ov] 8 doma9 & :o j\rneye? along be=e ! />s ( heav51 :i* is ! belly ( my "m ,nut2 %e conceiv$ me ?r\gh h] love1 & %e gave bir? to me because x 0 h] w s to d4 ,i am ,anpu 7,anubis7 on ! day ( ! god ,sepa4 ,i am ! ,bull at ! head ( ! mead[4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ,osiris :o imprison$ 8 fa!r toge!r ) 8 "m on ! day ( mak+ ! great slaught]2 n[1 8 fa!r is ,seb1 & 8 "m is ,nut4 ,i am ,horus1 ! fir/-born ( ,r ( ! ris+s4 ,i am ,anpu 7,anubis7 on ! day ( ! god ,sepa4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ! "l ,tem4 ,i am ,osiris4 ,hail1 ?\ div9e fir/-born1 :o do/ ent] & do/ speak be=e ! div9e ,scribe & ,doorkeep] ( ,osiris1 grant t ,i may come4 ,i h become a khu1 ,i h be5 judg$1 ,i h become a div9e be+1 ,i h come1 & ,i h av5g$ m9e own body4 ,i h tak5 up my seat by ! div9e bir?-*amb] ( ,osiris1 & ,i h de/roy$ ! sickness & suff]+ :i* 7 !re4 ,i h become mighty1 & ,i h become a div9e be+ by ! side ( ! bir?-*amb] ( ,osiris1 ,i am br\ght =? ) him1 ,i r5ew my y\?1 ,i r5ew my y\?1 ,i take possession ( my two ?ighs :i* are 9 ! place :]e is ,osiris1 & ,i op5 ! m\? ( ! gods !re)1 ,i take my seat by 8 side1 & ,?o? come? =?1 & ,i am /r5g!n$ 9 he>t ) ?\s&s ( cakes ^u ! alt>s ( my div9e fa!r1 & ) my bea/s1 & ) my cattle1 & ) my r$ fea!r$ f[l1 & ) my ox51 & ) my geese1 & ) my ducks1 = ,horus my ,*iefta91 & ) ! (f]+s :i* ,i make to ,?o?1 & ) ! sacrifices :i* ,i (f] up to ,an-h]i-ertaitsa40 ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net] 7,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #hb74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt]4 8,i h sacrific$ unto ,an-h]i-ertaitsa1 & ,i am decre$ to be /r5g!n$ 9 he>t1 = ,i h made (f]+s at ! alt>s ( my div9e fa!r ,osiris2 ,i rule 9 ,tattu & ,i lift myself up ov] 8 l&4 ,i sniff ! w9d ( ! ea/ by its hair2 ,i lay hold ^u ! nor? w9d by its hair1 ,i seize & hold fa/ to ! we/ w9d by its body1 & ,i g r\nd ab\t heav5 on its f\r sides2 ,i lay hold ^u ! s\? w9d by its eye1 & ,i be/[ air ^u ! v5]able be+s :o are 9 ! und]world along ) ! eat+ ( cakes40 ,,if ,,?is ,,composition ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,^u ,,e>? ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,h ,,! ,,faculty ,,( ,,travell+ ,,ab\t ,,among ,,! ,,liv+1 ,,& ,,8 ,,"n ,,%all ,,nev] ,,p]i%4 ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #af74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day4 ,! libation]1 ! "l ( rev]5ce1 ,nebs5i1 sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ hawk :o rise/ 9 heav51 ?\ "l ( ! goddess ,meh-urt6 ,/r5g!n ?\ me accord+ z ?\ ha/ /r5g!n$ ?yself1 & %[ ?yself ^u ! e>?1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 & let ?y w be done40 8,behold ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,i am ! hawk :i* is )9 ! %r9e2 & ,i op5 t :i* is ^u ! hang+s !re(4 ,behold ,horus1 ! son ( ,isis40 8,behold ,horus ! son ( ,isis6 ,/r5g!n ?\ me1 accord+ z ?\ ha/ /r5g!n$ ?yself1 & %[ ?yself ^u e>?1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 & let ?y w be done40 8,behold1 ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,i am ! hawk 9 ! s\!rn heav51 & ,i am ,?o? 9 ! nor!rn heav52 ,i make peace ) ! rag+ fire & ,i br+ ,mat to him t love? h]40 8,behold ,?o?1 ev5 ,?o?6 ,/r5g!n ?\ me accord+ z ?\ ha/ /r5g!n$ ?yself1 & %[ ?yself ^u e>?1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 & let ?y w be done40 8,behold ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,i am ! ,plant ( ! region :]e no?+ spr\te?1 & ! ,blossom ( ! hidd5 horizon40 8,behold ,osiris1 yea ,osiris6 ,/r5g!n ?\ me accord+ z ?\ ha/ /r5g!n$ ?yself1 & %[ ?yself ^u e>?1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 & let ?y w be done40 8,behold1 ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,hail1 ?\ :o /&e/ ^u ?y legs1 9 ?9e h\r10 or 7z o!rs say71 8,hail1 ?\ :o art victori\s ^u ?y legs 9 ?9e h\r1 ?\ "l ( ! two div9e ,t*afi17#df7 :o live/ 9 ! two div9e ,t*afi1 /r5g!n ?\ me accord+ z ?\ ha/ /r5g!n$ ?yself1 & %[ ?yself ^u e>?1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 & let ?y w be done40 8,behold1 ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,hail1 ?\ ,nekh5 :o art 9 ?9e egg1 ?\ "l ( ! goddess ,meh-urt1 /r5g!n ?\ me accord+ z ?\ ha/ /r5g!n$ ?yself1 & %[ ?yself ^u e>?1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 & let ?y w be done40 8,behold1 ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,! god ,sebek ha? /ood up )9 8 gr\nd1 & ! goddess ,nei? ha? /ood up )9 h] plantation1 ,o ?\ t returne/ & )drawe/ ?yself1 %[ ?yself ^u e>? & let ?y w be done40 8,behold1 ! god ( ,"o ,face is ) me4 ,hail1 ye sev5 be+s :o make decrees1 :o support ! ,scales on ! night ( ! judgm5t ( ! ,ut*at1 :o cut (f heads1 :o hack necks 9 pieces1 :o take possession ( he>ts by viol5ce & r5d ! places :]e he>ts are fix$1 :o make slaught]+s 9 ! ,lake ( ,fire1 ,i "k y & ,i "k y\r names1 !re=e "k ye me ev5 z ,i "k y\r names4 ,i come =? to y1 !re=e come ye =? to me1 = ye live 9 me & ,i w\ld live 9 y4 ,make ye me to be vigor\s by means ( t :i* is 9 y\r h&s1 t is to say1 by ! rod ( p[] :i* is 9 y\r h&s4 ,decree ye = me life by y\r spee* ye> by ye>2 give me multitudes ( ye>s ov] & above my ye>s ( life1 & multitudes ( mon?s ov] & above my mon?s ( life1 & multitudes ( days ov] & above my days ( life1 & multitudes ( nights ov] & above my nights ( life2 & grant t ,i may come =? & %9e ^u my /atue2 & grant me air = my nose1 & let my eyes h ! p[] to see among ^? div9e be+s :o dwell 9 ! horizon on ! day :5 evil-do+ & wrong are ju/ly assess$40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,recit$ ,,= ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,/rong ,,^u ,,e>? ,,be=e ,,ra1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,h ,a ,,com=table ,,burial 7,,or ,,tomb7 ,,) ,,osiris1 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,be ,,( ,,great ,,b5efit ,,to ,a ,,man ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,,sepul*ral ,,bread ,,%all ,,be ,,giv5 ,,unto ,,him1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,into ,,! ,,pres5ce ,,( ,,ra ,,day ,,by ,,day1 ,,& ,,e ,,day1 ,,regul>ly1 ,,& ,,cont9ually47#dg7 ,com+ ,=? ,by ,day ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #c74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,& ,,( ,,op5+ ,,up ,a ,,way ,,?r\gh ,,! ,,ammehet4 ,behold ! scribe ,nebs5i1 triumphant1 :o sai?3 8,homage to y1 ,o ye lords ( ,kas1 ye :o are )\t s9 & :o live = ! limitless & inf9ite ons ( "t :i* make up et]nity1 ,i h op5$ up a way = myself to y6 ,i h become a khu 9 my =ms1 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my en*antm5ts1 & ,i am decre$ to be a khu2 !re=e deliv] ye me f ! crocodile :i* live? 9 ?is c\ntry ( "r & tru?4 ,grant ye to me my m\? t ,i may speak !re)1 & cause t my sepul*ral meals be plac$ 9 my h&s 9 y\r pres5ce1 = ,i "k y1 & ,i "k y\r names1 & ,i "k also ! "n ( ! mighty god1 be=e ^: nose ye set y\r t*efau food2 & 8 "n is #8,tekem4' ,:5 he op5e? up 8 pa? 9 ! ea/]n horizon ( heav51 & :5 he flutt]e? d[n 9 ! we/]n horizon ( heav51 may he c>ry me along ) him & may ,i be safe & s\nd6 ,let n ! ,mesqet make an end ( me1 let n ! ,fi5d ga9 ! ma/]y ov] me1 let me n be turn$ back at y\r portals1 & let n y\r doors be %ut 9 my face1 because my cakes are 9 ! city ( ,pe & my ale is 9 ! city ( ,tep4 ,& !re1 9 ! cele/ial mansions ( heav5 :i* my div9e fa!r ,tem ha? /abli%$1 let my h&s lay hold ^u ! :eat & ! b>ley :i* %all be giv5 unto me !re9 9 abundant measure1 & may ! son ( m9e own body make ready = me my food !re94 ,& grant ye unto me !re9 sepul*ral meals1 & inc5se1 & wax1 & all ! beautiful & pure ?+s :]eon ! god live?1 9 v de$ =ev] 9 all ! trans=mations :i* x please? me to p]=m2 & grant me ! p[] to float d[n & to sail up ! /ream 9 ,sekhet-,a>ru & may ,i rea* ,sekhet-hetep64 ,i am ! d\ble ,lion-god40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt]7#dh7 ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,^u ,,e>?1 ,,or ,,if ,,x ,,be ,,done ,,9 ,,writ+ ,,^u ,,8 ,,c(f91 ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,9 ,,all ,,! ,,=ms ,,:i* ,,he ,,is ,,pleas$ ,,to ,,take1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,ent] ,,9 ,,to ,,8 ,,place ,,& ,,%all ,,n ,,be ,,driv5 ,,back4 ,,& ,,cakes1 ,,& ,,ale1 ,,& ,,jo9ts ,,( ,,meat ,,^u ,,! ,,alt> ,,( ,,osiris ,,%all ,,be ,,giv5 ,,unto ,,him2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,ent] ,,9 ,,peace ,,into ,,sekhet-,,a>ru ,,to ,,"k ,,! ,,decree ,,( ,,him ,,:o ,,dwelle? ,,9 ,,tattu2 ,,!re ,,%all ,,:eat ,,& ,,b>ley ,,be ,,giv5 ,,unto ,,him2 ,,!re ,,%all ,,he ,,fl\ri% ,,z ,,he ,,did ,,^u ,,e>?2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,d ,,:atsoev] ,,x ,,please? ,,him ,,to ,,d1 ,,ev5 ,,z ,,! ,,company ,,( ,,! ,,gods ,,:i* ,,is ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world1 ,,cont9ually1 ,,& ,,regul>ly1 ,,= ,,millions ,,( ,,times4 ,( ,lift+ ,up ,! ,feet ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,lift+ ,,up ,,! ,,feet ,,& ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,^u ,,! ,,e>?4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,p]=m ?y "w1 ,o ,sek]1 p]=m ?y "w1 ,o ,sek]1 ,o ?\ :o dwelle/ 9 ?y h\se1 & :o /&e/ on ?y feet 9 ! und]world6 ,i am ! god :o s5de? =? rays ( light ov] ! ,?igh ( heav51 & ,i come =? to heav5 & ,i sit myself d[n by ! ,god ( ,light 7,khu74 ,hail1 ,i h become helpless6 ,hail1 ,i h become helpless6 b ,i g =w>d4 ,i h become helpless1 ,i h become helpless 9 ! regions ( ^? :o plund] 9 ! und]world40 ,( ,j\rney+ ,to ,annu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ac74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,j\rney+ ,,to ,,annu 7,,heliopolis7 ,,& ,,( ,,receiv+ ,a ,,?rone ,,!re94 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h come =? f ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?1 & ,i h receiv$ my app>el787 at ! w787 ( ! ,ape4 ,i p5etrate into ! holy habitations ( ^? :o are 9 _! %r9es 7or c(f9s71 ,i =ce my way ?r\gh ! habitations ( ! god ,remr51 & ,i arrive 9 ! habitations ( ! god ,akhsesef1 ,i travel on ?r\gh ! holy *amb]s1 & ,i pass into ! ,temple ( ! god ,kemk54 ,! ,buckle ha? be5 giv5 unto me1 x ha? plac$ its h&s ^u me1 x ha? decre$ to my s]vice its si/] ,kheb5t1 & its "m ,kehkehet4 ,x place? me 9 ! ea/]n "p ( heav5 :]e9 ,r rise? & is exalt$ e day2 & ,i rise !re9 & travel onw>d1 & ,i become a spiritual body 7sh7 l ! god1 & !y set me7#di7 on t holy way on :i* ,?o? j\rneye? :5 he goe? to make peace betwe5 ! two ,fight+-gods 7i4e41 ,horus & ,set74 ,he j\rneye?1 he j\rneye? to ! city ( ,pe1 & he come? to ! city ( ,tepu40 ,( ,trans=mation ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,a ,,man ,,trans=m+ ,,himself ,,into ,,:atev] ,,=m ,,he ,,please?4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h come into ! ,h\se ( ! ,k+ by means ( ! mantis 7abit7 :i* l$ me hi!r4 ,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o flie/ into heav51 & do/ %9e ^u ! son ( ! :ite cr[n1 & do/ protect ! :ite cr[n1 let me h my exi/5ce ) !e6 ,i h ga!r$ toge!r ! great gods1 ,i am mighty1 ,i h made my way & ,i h travell$ along !reon40 ,( ,p]=m+ ,trans=mations ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,p]=m+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,hawk ,,( ,,gold4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h ris51 ,i h ris5 l ! mighty hawk ( gold t come? =? f 8 egg2 ,i fly & ,i alight l ! hawk :i* ha? a back f\r cubits wide1 & ! w+s ( :i* are l unto ! "m-(-em]ald ( ! s\?4 ,i h come =? f ! int]ior ( ! ,sektet boat1 & my he>t ha? be5 br\ght unto me f ! m\nta9 ( ! ea/4 ,i h alight$ ^u ! ,atet boat1 & ^? :o 7 dwell+ 9 _! companies h be5 br\ght unto me1 & !y b[$ l[ 9 pay+ homage unto me & 9 salut+ me ) cries ( joy4 ,i h ris51 & ,i h ga!r$ myself toge!r l ! beautiful hawk ( gold1 :i* ha? ! head ( a ,b5nu bird1 & ,r ent]e? 9 day by day to he>k5 unto my words2 ,i h tak5 my seat among ^? fir/-born gods ( ,nut4 ,i am /abli%$1 & ! div9e ,sekhet-hetep is be=e me1 ,i h eat5 !re91 ,i h become a khu !re91 ,i h an abundance !re9--z mu* z ,i desire--! god ,nepra ha? giv5 to me my ?roat1 & ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] t :i* gu>de? 7or belonge? to7 my head40 ,( ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,hawk ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #ac & #ad74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,div9e ,,hawk4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ,great ,god1 come n[ to ,tattu6 ,make ?\ smoo? = me ! ways & let me g r\nd ab\t to visit my ?rones2 ,i h r5ew$787 myself1 & ,i h rais$ myself up4 ,o grant ?\ t ,i may be fe>$1 & make ?\ me to be a t]ror4 ,let ! gods ( ! und]world be afraid ( me1 & may !y fight = me 9 _! habitations :i* are !re94 ,let n him t w\ld d me h>m draw nigh unto me1 or injure787 me1 9 ! ,h\se ( ,d>kness1 t is1 he t clo!? & cov]e? ! feeble "o1 & ^: "n is hidd52 & let n ! gods act likewise t[>d me4 ,hail1 ye gods1 :o he>k5 unto my spee*6 ,hail1 ye rul]s1 :o are among ! foll[]s ( ,osiris6 ,be ye !re=e sil5t1 ,o ye gods1 :5 "o god speake? unto ano!r1 = he he>k5e? unto "r & tru?2 & :at ,i speak unto him d ?\ also speak = me !n1 ,o ,osiris4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may j\rney r\nd ab\t accord+ to t :i* come? =? f ?y m\? conc]n+ me1 & grant t ,i may see ?9e own ,=m 7or =ms71 & ! dispositions ( ?y ,s\ls4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may come =?1 & t ,i may h p[] ov] my legs1 & t ,i may h my exi/5ce !re l unto t ( ,neb-er-t*] :o is ov] all4 ,may ! gods ( ! und]world fe> me1 & may !y fight = me 9 _! habitations4 ,grant ?\ t ,i may move along !re9 toge!r ) ! div9e be+s :o j\rney onw>d1 & may ,i be /abli%$ ^u my re/+-place l ! ,"l ( ,life4 ,may ,i be jo9$ unto ,isis ! div9e lady1 & may %e protect me f him t w\ld d an injury unto me2 & let n anyone come to see ! div9e "o nak$ & helpless4 ,may ,i j\rney on1 may ,i come into ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( heav54 ,i ex*ange spee* ) ! god ,seb1 ,i make supplication = div9e food f ,neb-er-t*]2 ! gods ( ! und]world h fe> ( me1 & !y fight = me 9 _! habitations :5 !y see t ?\ ha/ provid$ me ) food1 bo? ( ! f[l ( ! air & ( ! fi% ( ! sea4 ,i am "o ( ^? ,khus :o dwell ) ! div9e ,khu1 & ,i h made my =m l unto 8 div9e ,=m1 :5 he come? =? & make? himself manife/ 9 ,tattu4 ,i am a spiritual body 7sh7 & possess my s\l1 & w speak unto !e ! ?+s :i* conc]n me4 ,o grant ?\ t ,i may be fe>$1 & make ?\ me to be a t]ror2 let ! gods ( ! und]world be afraid ( me1 & may !y fight = me 9 _! habitations4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ! ,khu :o dwelle? ) ! div9e ,khu1 :om ! god ,tem himself ha? creat$1 & :o ha? come into be+ f ! blossom 7i4e41 ! eyela%es7 ( 8 eye2 he ha? made to h exi/5ce1 & he ha? made to be glori\s 7i4e41 to be ,khus71 & he ha? made mighty !reby ^? :o h _! exi/5ce along ) him4 ,behold1 he is ! only ,"o 9 ,nu1 & !y s+ praises 7or d homage7 unto him :5 he come? =? f ! horizon1 & ! gods & ! ,khus :o h come into be+ along ) him ascribe ! lord%ip ( t]ror unto him40 8,i am "o ( ^? worms787 :i* ! eye ( ! ,"l1 ! only ,"o1 ha? creat$4 ,& behold1 :5 z yet ,isis _h n giv5 bir? to ,horus1 ,i _h g]m9at$1 & _h fl\ri%$1 & ,i _h become ag$1 & ,i _h become great] ?an ^? :o dwelt ) ! div9e ,khu1 & :o _h come into be+ along ) him4 ,& ,i _h ris5 up l ! div9e hawk1 & ,horus made = me a spiritual body conta9+ 8 own s\l1 s t ,i might take possession ( all t belong$ unto ,osiris 9 ! und]world4 ,! d\ble ,lion-god1 ! gov]nor ( ! ?+s :i* belong to ! ,temple ( ! nemmes cr[n1 :o dwelle? 9 8 secret abode1 sai? unto me3 #8,get !e back to ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( heav51 = behold1 inasmu* z ?r\gh ?y =m ( ,horus ?\ ha/ become a spiritual body1 7sh7 ! nemmes cr[n is n = !e2 b behold1 ?\ ha/ ! p[] ( spee* ev5 to ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( heav54' ,& ,i1 ! gu>dian1 took possession ( ! ?+s ( ,horus :i* belong$ unto ,osiris 9 ! und]world1 & ,horus told al\d unto me ! ?+s :i* 8 div9e fa!r ,osiris spake unto him 9 ye>s gone by on ! day ( 8 own burial4 ,i h giv5 unto !e7#ej7 ! nemmes cr[n ?r\gh ! d\ble ,lion-god t ?\ maye/ pass onw>d & maye/ come to ! heav5ly pa?1 & t ^? :o dwell 9 ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! horizon may see !e1 & t ! gods ( ! und]world may see !e & may fight = !e 9 _! habitations4 ,& ( !m is ! ,auhet47#ea7 ,! gods1 ea* & all ( !m1 :o are ! w>d]s ( ! %r9e ( ! ,"l1 ! only ,"o1 h fall5 be=e my words4 ,hail6 ,he t is exalt$ ^u 8 tomb is on my side1 & he ha? b\nd ^u my head ! nemmes cr[n1 by ! decree ( ! d\ble ,lion-god on my behalf1 & ! god ,auhet ha? prep>$ a way = me4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am exalt$ 9 my tomb1 & ! d\ble ,lion-god ha? b\nd ! nemmes cr[n ^u my head1 & he ha? also giv5 unto me ! d\ble hairy cov]+ ( my head4 ,he ha? /abli%$ my he>t ?r\gh 8 own backbone1 he ha? /abli%$ my he>t ?r\gh 8 own great & exce$+ /r5g?1 & ,i %all n fall ?r\gh ,%u4 ,i make my peace ) ! beautiful div9e ,bro!r1 ! "l ( ! two uri1 ador$ be he6 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am he :o kn[e? ! roads ?r\gh ! sky1 & ! w9d !re( is 9 my body4 ,! bull :i* /rike? t]ror into m5 %all n drive me back1 & ,i %all pass on to ! place :]e lie? ! %ipwreck$ m>9] on ! bord] ( ! ,sekhet-neheh 7i4e41 ,field ( illimitable "t71 & ,i %all j\rney on to ! night & sorr[ ( ! regions ( ,am5ti4 ,o ,osiris1 ,i %all come ea* day into ! ,h\se ( ! d\ble ,lion-god1 & ,i %all come =? !refrom into ! ,h\se ( ,isis1 ! div9e lady4 ,i %all behold sacr$ ?+s :i* are hidd51 & ,i %all be l$ on to ! secret & holy ?+s1 ev5 z !y h grant$ unto me to see ! bir? ( ! ,great ,god4 ,horus ha? made me to be a spiritual body ?r\gh 8 s\l1 & ,i see :at is !re94 ,if ,i speak ne> ! mighty ones ( ,%u !y repulse my opportunity4 ,i am ! gu>dian & ,i take possession ( ! ?+s :i* ,horus _h f ,osiris 9 ! und]world4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am ,horus :o dwelle? 9 ! div9e ,khu4 ,i h ga9$ p[] ov] 8 cr[n1 ,i h ga9$ p[] ov] 8 radiance1 & ,i h travell$ ov] ! remote1 illimitable p>ts ( heav54 ,horus is ^u 8 ?rone1 ,horus is ^u 8 royal seat4 ,my face is l unto t ( ! div9e hawk1 my /r5g? is l unto t ( ! div9e hawk1 & ,i am "o :o ha? be5 fully equipp$ by 8 div9e ,"l4 ,i %all come =? to ,tattu1 ,i %all see ,osiris1 ,i %all pay homage to him on ! "r h& & on ! left1 ,i %all pay homage unto ,nut1 & %e %all look ^u me1 & ! gods %all look ^u me1 toge!r ) ! ,eye ( ,horus :o is )\t sight7874 ,!y 7i4e41 ! gods7 %all make _! arms to come =? unto me4 ,i rise up z a div9e ,p[]1 & ,i repulse him t w\ld subject me to re/ra9t4 ,!y op5 unto me ! holy pa?s1 !y see my =m1 & !y he> t :i* ,i speak4 ,d[n ^u y\r faces1 ye gods ( ! ,tuat 7und]world71 :o w\ld resi/ me ) y\r faces & oppose me ) y\r p[]s1 :o lead along ! />s :i* nev] re/1 & :o make ! holy pa?s unto ! ,hemati abode :]e is ! ,"l ( ! exce$+ly mighty & t]rible ,s\l4 ,horus ha? comm&$ t ye lift up y\r faces s t ,i may look ^u y4 ,i h ris5 up l ! div9e hawk1 & ,horus ha? made = me a spiritual body1 ?r\gh 8 own s\l1 to take possession ( t :i* belonge? to ,osiris 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world74 ,i h b\nd up ! gods ) div9e tresses1 & ,i h travell$ on to ^? :o w>d _! ,*amb]s1 & :o 7 on bo? sides ( me4 ,i h made my roads & ,i h j\rney$ on & h rea*$ ^? div9e be+s :o inhabit _! secret dwell+s1 & :o are w>d]s ( ! ,temple ( ,osiris4 ,i h spok5 unto !m ) /r5g?1 & h made !m to "k ! mo/ mighty p[] ( him t is provid$ ) two horns to fight aga9/ ,suti2 & ,i make !m to "k conc]n+ him t ha? tak5 possession ( ! div9e food1 & :o is provid$ ) ! ,might ( ,tem4 ,may ! gods ( ! und]world ord] a prosp]\s j\rney = me6 ,o ye gods :o inhabit y\r secret dwell+s1 & :o are w>d]s ( ! ,temple ( ,osiris1 & ^: numb]s are great & multitud9\s1 grant ye t ,i may come unto y4 ,i h b\nd up & ,i h ga!r$ toge!r ! p[]s ( ,kesemu-en5et10 or 7z o!rs say71 8,kesemiu-en5et2 & ,i h made holy ! ,p[]s ( ! pa?s ( ^? :o wat* & w>d ! roads ( ! horizon1 & :o are ! gu>dians ( ! horizon ( ,hemati :i* is 9 heav54 ,i h /abli%$ habitations = ,osiris1 ,i h made ! ways holy = him1 ,i h done t :i* ha? be5 comm&$1 ,i h come =? to ,tattu1 ,i h se5 ,osiris1 ,i h spok5 unto him conc]n+ ! matt]s ( 8 fir/-born son :om he love? & conc]n+ ! w\nd+ ( ! he>t ( ,suti1 & ,i h se5 ! div9e "o :o is )\t life4 ,yea1 ,i h made !m to "k conc]n+ ! c\nsels ( ! gods :i* ,horus c>ri$ out :ile 8 fa!r ,osiris 0 n ) him4 ,hail1 ,"l1 ?\ mo/ mighty & t]rible ,s\l6 ,v]ily1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 h come1 look ?\ ^u me1 & d ?\ make me to be exalt$4 ,i h made my way ?r\gh ! ,tuat 7und]world71 & ,i h op5$ up ! pa?s :i* belong to heav5 & also ^? :i* belong to e>?1 & ,i h suff]$ no opposition !re94 ,exalt$ be ?\ ^u ?y ?rone1 ,o ,osiris6 ,?\ ha/ he>d fair ?+s1 ,o ,osiris6 ,?y /r5g? is vigor\s1 ,o ,osiris4 ,?y head is fa/5$ unto !e1 ,o ,osiris4 ,?y br[ is /abli%$1 ,o ,osiris4 ,?y he>t is glad1 ,o ,osiris4 ,?y spee*787 is /abli%$1 ,o ,osiris1 & ?y pr9ces rejoice4 ,?\ art /abli%$ l ! ,bull ( ,am5tet4 ,?y son ,horus ha? ris5 l ! sun ^u ?y ?rone1 & all life is ) him4 ,millions ( ye>s m9i/] unto him1 & millions ( ye>s hold him 9 fe>2 ! company ( ! gods are 8 s]vants1 & ! company ( ! gods hold him 9 fe>4 ,! god ,tem1 ! ,gov]nor & only ,"o ( ! gods1 ha? spok5 ^! ?+s1 & 8 ^w passe? n away4 ,horus is bo? ! div9e food & ! sacrifice4 ,he ha? pass$ on787 to ga!r toge!r ! memb]s ( 8 div9e fa!r2 ,horus is 8 deliv]]1 ,horus is 8 deliv]]4 ,horus ha? sprung f ! wat] ( 8 div9e fa!r & f 8 decay4 ,he ha? become ! ,gov]nor ( ,egypt4 ,! gods labor = him1 & !y toil = him = millions ( ye>s2 & he ha? made to live millions ( ye>s ?r\gh 8 ,eye1 ! only ,"o ( its ,"l 7or ,neb-s71 ,nebt-er-t*]40 ,( ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,gov]nor ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #h & #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,be+ ,,trans=m$ ,,into ,,! ,,gov]nor ,,( ,,! ,,sov]eign ,,pr9ces4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! god ,tem1 ! mak] ( heav51 ! creator ( ?+s :i* are1 :o come? =? f ! e>?1 :o make? to come into be+ ! se$ :i* is s[n1 ! "l ( ?+s :i* %all be1 :o gave bir? to ! gods2 ,i am ! great god :o made himself1 ! "l ( life1 :o make? to fl\ri% ! company ( ! gods4 ,homage to y1 ,o ye lords ( div9e ?+s 7or ( creation71 ye pure be+s ^: abodes are hidd56 ,homage to y1 ,o ye ev]la/+ lords1 ^: =ms are hidd5 & ^: %r9es are hidd5 9 places :i* are unkn[n6 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods1 :o dwell 9 ! ,t5ait7876 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods ( ! circuit ( ! flood$ l&s ( ,qebhu6 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods :o live 9 ,am5tet6 ,homage to y1 ,o ye company ( ! gods :o dwell 9 ,nut6 ,grant ye t ,i may come unto y1 = ,i am pure1 ,i am div9e1 ,i am a khu1 ,i am /rong1 ,i am end[$ ) a s\l 7or ,i am mighty71 & ,i h br\ght unto y inc5se1 & sweet-smell+ gums1 & natron2 ,i h made an end ( ! spittle :i* fl[e? f y\r m\? ^u me4 ,i h come1 & ,i h made an end ( ! evil ?+s :i* are 9 y\r he>ts1 & ,i h remov$ ! faults :i* ye kept laid up aga9/ me4 ,i h br\ght to y ! ?+s :i* are good1 & ,i make to come into y\r pres5ce ,"r & ,tru?4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k y1 & ,i "k y\r names1 & ,i "k y\r =ms1 :i* are unkn[n1 & ,i come into be+ along ) y4 ,my com+ is l unto t ( ! god :o eate? m5 & :o live? ^u ! gods4 ,i am mighty ) y l ! god :o is exalt$ ^u 8 re/+-place2 ! gods come to me 9 gladness1 & goddesses make supplication unto me :5 !y see me4 ,i h come unto y1 & ,i h ris5 l y\r two div9e daught]s4 ,i h tak5 my seat 9 ! horizon1 & ,i receive my (f]+s ^u my tables1 & ,i dr9k dr9k-(f]+s at ev5tide4 ,my com+ is receiv$ ) %\ts ( joy1 & ! div9e be+s :o dwell 9 ! horizon ascribe praises unto me1 ! div9e spiritual body 7,sh71 ! "l ( div9e be+s4 ,i am exalt$ l ! holy god :o dwelle? 9 ! ,great ,temple1 & ! gods rejoice :5 !y see me 9 my beautiful com+ =? f ! body ( ,nut1 :5 my "m ,nut give? bir? unto me40 ,( ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,god ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #bh74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,,! ,,god ,,:o ,,give? ,,light ,,9 ,,! ,,d>kness4 ,sai? ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 triumphant3 8,i am ! girdle ( ! robe ( ! god ,nu1 :i* %9e? & %$de? light ^u t :i* belonge? to 8 brea/1 :i* s5de? =? light into ! d>kness1 :i* unite? ! two fight+ deities :o dwell 9 my body ?r\gh ! mighty spell ( ! words ( my m\?1 :i* raise? up him t ha? fall5--= he :o 0 ) him 9 ! valley ( ,abtu 7,abydos7 ha? fall5--& ,i re/4 ,i h rememb]$ him4 ,i h tak5 possession ( ! god ,hu 9 my city1 = ,i f\nd him !re91 & ,i h l$ away captive ! d>kness by my might4 ,i h rescu$ ! ,eye ( ! ,sun :5 x wan$ at ! com+ ( ! fe/ival ( ! fifte5? day1 & ,i h weigh$ ,sut 9 ! cele/ial h\ses aga9/ ! ,ag$ "o :o is ) him4 ,i h end[$ ,?o? ) :at is ne$ful 9 ! ,temple ( ! ,moon-god = ! com+ ( ! fifte5? day ( ! fe/ival4 ,i h tak5 possession ( ! ,ur]et cr[n2 ,mat 7i4e41 "r & tru?7 is 9 my body2 its m\?s are ( turquoise & rock-cry/al4 ,my home/ead is among ! furr[s :i* are ( ! color ( lapis-lazuli4 ,i am ,hem-,nu787 :o %$de? light 9 ! d>kness4 ,i h come to give light 9 ! d>kness1 :i* is made light & bright by me4 ,i h giv5 light 9 ! d>kness1 & ,i h ov]?r[n ! de/roy+ crocodiles4 ,i h sung praises unto ^? :o dwell 9 ! d>kness1 ,i h rais$ up ^? :o wept1 & :o _h hidd5 _! faces & _h sunk d[n 9 wret*$ness2 & !y did n look !n ^u me4 ,hail1 !n1 ye be+s1 ,i am ,hem-,nu7871 & ,i w n let y he> conc]n+ ! matt]4 ,i h op5$ ! way1 ,i am ,hem-,nu7871 ,i h made light ! d>kness1 ,i h come1 hav+ made an end ( ! d>kness1 :i* ha? become light inde$40 ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,lotus ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aa74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,lotus4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 sai?3 8,i am ! pure lotus :i* spr+e? up f ! div9e spl5dor t belonge? to ! no/rils ( ,r4 ,i h made my way1 & ,i foll[ on seek+ = him :o is ,horus4 ,i am ! pure "o :o come? =? out ( ! ,field40 ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,lotus ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,paqr] 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #ic74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,lotus4 ,sai? ,osiris ,paqr]3 8,hail1 ?\ lotus1 ?\ type ( ! god ,nef]-,temu6 ,i am ! man t kn[e? y1 & ,i "k y\r names among ^? ( ! gods1 ! lords ( ! und]world1 & ,i am "o ( y4 ,grant ye t ,i may see ! gods :o are ! div9e guide 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world71 & grant ye unto me a place 9 ! und]world ne> unto ! lords ( ,am5tet4 ,let me arrive at a habitation 9 ! l& ( ,t*es]t1 & receive me1 ,o all ye gods1 9 ! pres5ce ( ! lords ( et]nity4 ,grant t my s\l may come =? :i!rsoev] x please?1 & let x n be driv5 away f ! pres5ce ( ! great company ( ! gods40 ,trans=mation ,into ,ptah ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #i & #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,,ptah1 ,,( ,,eat+ ,,cakes1 ,,& ,,( ,,dr9k+ ,,ale1 ,,& ,,( ,,unfett]+ ,,! ,,/eps1 ,,& ,,( ,,becom+ ,a ,,liv+ ,,be+ ,,9 ,,annu 7,heliopolis74 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i fly l a hawk1 ,i cackle l ! sm5 goose1 & ,i p]* ^u t abode ( ! und]world 7aat7 on ! fe/ival ( ! great ,be+4 ,t :i* is an abom9ation unto me1 t :i* is an abom9ation unto me1 ,i h n eat52 fil? is an abom9ation unto me & ,i h n eat5 !re(1 & t :i* is an abom9ation unto my ka ha? n ent]$ into my belly4 ,let me1 !n1 live ^u t :i* ! gods & ! ,khus decree = me2 let me live & let me h p[] ov] cakes2 let me eat !m be=e ! gods & ! ,khus :o h a favor unto me2 let me h p[] ov] ^! cakes & let me eat ( !m "u ! %ade ( ! leaves ( ! palm tree ( ! goddess ,ha?or1 :o is my div9e ,lady4 ,let ! (f]+ ( ! sacrifice1 & ! (f]+ ( cakes1 & vessels ( libations be made 9 ,annu2 let me clo! myself 9 ! taau g>m5t :i* ,i %all receive f ! h& ( ! goddess ,tait2 let me /& up & let me sit d[n :]esoev] ,i please4 ,my head is l unto t ( ,r1 & :5 my memb]s are ga!r$ toge!r ,i am l unto ,tem2 ! f\r sides ( ! doma9 ( ,r1 & ! wid? ( ! e>? f\r times4 ,i come =?4 ,my tongue is l unto t ( ,ptah & my ?rone is l unto t ( ! goddess ,ha?or1 & ,i make m5tion ( ! words ( ,tem1 my fa!r1 ) my m\?4 ,he x is :o con/ra9e? ! h&maid1 ! wife ( ,seb1 & be=e him are b[$ all heads1 & !re is fe> ( him4 ,hymns ( praise are repeat$ = me by reason ( my mighty acts1 & ,i am decre$ to be ! div9e ,heir ( ,seb1 ! "l ( ! e>? & to be ! protector !re94 ,! god ,seb refre%e? me1 & he make? 8 ris+s to be m9e4 ,^? :o dwell 9 ,annu b[ d[n _! heads unto me1 = ,i am _! "l & ,i am _! bull4 ,i am m p[]ful ?an ! "l ( "t1 & ,i %all enjoy ! pleasures ( love1 & %all ga9 ! ma/]y ov] millions ( ye>s40 ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,b5nu ,bird ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,b5nu ,,bird4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i came7#eb7 into be+ f un=m$ matt]4 ,i came into exi/5ce l ! god ,khep]a1 ,i h g]m9at$ l ! ?+s :i* g]m9ate 7i4e41 plants71 & ,i h dress$ myself l ! ,tortoise47#ec7 ,i am ( ! g]ms ( e god4 ,i am ,ye/]day ( ! f\r qu>t]s ( ! _w & ( ^? sev5 ,uri :i* came into exi/5ce 9 ,am5tet1 t is to say1 ,horus1 :o emitte? light f 8 div9e body4 ,he is ! god :o f\ght aga9/ ,suti1 b ! god ,?o? come? betwe5 !m ?r\gh ! judgm5t ( him t dwelle? 9 ,sekhem1 & ( ! ,s\ls :o are 9 ,annu1 & !re is a /ream betwe5 !m4 ,i h come by day1 & ,i h ris5 9 ! foot/eps ( ! gods4 ,i am ! god ,kh5su1 :o drive? back all t oppose him40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,pure ,,by ,,day ,,aft] ,,8 ,,dea?1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,p]=m ,,:atsoev] ,,trans=mations ,,8 ,,he>t ,,desire?4 ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,9 ,,! ,,foll[+ ,,( ,,un-,,nef]1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,satisfi$ ,,) ,,! ,,food ,,( ,,osiris ,,& ,,) ,,sepul*ral ,,meals4 ,,he ,,%all ,,see ,,! ,,disk1 ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,9 ,,good ,,case ,,^u ,,e>? ,,be=e ,,ra1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,triumphant ,,be=e ,,osiris1 ,,& ,,no ,,evil ,,?+ ,,:atsoev] ,,%all ,,h ,,dom9ion ,,ov] ,,him ,,=ev] ,,& ,,ev]4 ,trans=mation ,into ,a ,h]on ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,h]on4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h gott5 dom9ion ov] ! bea/s t are br\ght = sacrifice1 ) ! knives :i* are held at _! heads1 & at _! hair1 & at _! 444 ,hail1 ,ag$ ones hail1 ,khus1 :o are provid$ ) ! opportunity1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ,nu1 triumphant1 is ^u ! e>?1 & :at he ha? slaught]$ is 9 heav52 & :at he ha? slaught]$ is 9 heav5 & he is ^u ! e>?4 ,behold1 ,i am /rong1 & ,i "w mighty de$s to ! v heights ( heav54 ,i h made myself pure1 & ,i make ! bread? ( heav5 a place = my foot/eps z ,i g into ! cities ( ,auk]t2 ,i advance1 & ,i g =w>d into ! city ( ,unnu 7,h]mopolis74 ,i h set ! gods ^u _! pa?s1 & ,i h r\s$ up ! exalt$ ones :o dwell 9 _! %r9es4 ,d ,i n "k ,nu8 ,d ,i n "k ,tatun58 ,d ,i n "k ! be+s ( ! color ( fire :o ?ru/ =w>d _! horns8 ,d ,i n "k e be+ hav+ incantations unto ^: words ,i li/58 ,i am ! ,smam bull = slaught] :i* is writt5 d[n 9 ! books4 ,! gods cry+ out say3 #8,let y\r faces be graci\s to him t come? onw>d4' ,! light is beyond y\r k1 & ye _c fett] x2 & times & seasons are 9 my body4 ,i d n utt] words to ! god ,hu1 ,i d n utt] words ( wick$ness in/ead ( words ( "r & tru?1 & ea* day "r & tru? come ^u my eyebr[s4 ,at night take? place ! fe/ival ( him t is dead1 ! ,ag$ ,"o1 :o is 9 w>d 9 ! e>?40 ,( ,! ,liv+ ,s\l ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,liv+ ,,s\l1 ,,& ,,( ,,n ,,ent]+ ,,into ,,! ,,*amb] ,,( ,,torture2 :osoev] kn[e? x %all n see corruption4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! div9e ,s\l ( ,r proce$+ f ! god ,nu2 t div9e s\l :i* is ,god1 ,i am ! creator ( ! div9e food1 & t :i* is an abom9ation unto me is s9 :]eon ,i look n4 ,i proclaim "r & tru?1 & ,i live !re94 ,i am ! div9e food1 :i* is n corrupt$ 9 my "n ( ,s\l3 ,i gave bir? unto myself toge!r ) ,nu 9 my "n ( ,khep]a 9 :om ,i come into be+ day by day4 ,i am ! "l ( light1 & t :i* is an abom9ation unto me is dea?2 let me n g into ! *amb] ( torture :i* is 9 ! ,tuat 7und]world74 ,i ascribe honor unto ,osiris1 & ,i make to be at peace ! he>ts ( ^? be+s :o dwell among ! div9e ?+s :i* ,i love4 ,!y cause ! fe> ( me to ab\nd1 & !y create awe ( me 9 ^? be+s :o dwell 9 _! div9e t]ritories4 ,behold1 ,i am exalt$ ^u my /&>d1 & ^u my seat1 & ^u ! ?rone :i* is adjudg$ to me4 ,i am ! god ,nu1 & ! work]s ( iniquity %all n de/roy me4 ,i am ! fir/born god ( primeval matt]1 t is to say1 ! div9e ,s\l1 ev5 ! ,s\ls ( ! gods ( ev]la/+ness1 & my body is et]nity4 ,my ,=m is ev]la/+ness1 & is ! "l ( ye>s & ! pr9ce ( et]nity4 ,i am ! creator ( ! d>kness :o make? 8 habitation 9 ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! sky1 :i* ,i love1 & ,i arrive at ! conf9es !re(4 ,i advance ^u my feet1 ,i become ma/] ( my v9e1 ,i sail ov] ! sky :i* =me? ! division betwixt heav5 & e>?1 ,i de/roy ! hidd5 worms t travel nigh unto my foot/eps :i* are t[>d ! "l ( ! two h&s & arms4 ,my s\l is ! ,s\ls ( ! s\ls ( ev]la/+ness1 & my body is et]nity4 ,i am ! div9e exalt$ be+ :o is ! "l ( ! l& ( ,tebu4 #8,i am ! ,boy 9 ! city & ! ,"y man 9 ! pla9' is my "n2 #8he t nev] suff]e? corruption' is my "n4 ,i am ! ,s\l1 ! creator ( ! god ,nu :o make? 8 habitation 9 ! und]world3 my place ( incubation is unse5 & my egg is n crack$4 ,i h done away ) all my iniquity1 & ,i %all see my div9e ,fa!r1 ! "l ( ev5tide1 ^: body dwelle? 9 ,annu4 ,i travel787 to ! god ( night7871 :o dwelle? ) ! god ( light1 by ! we/]n region ( ! ,ibis 7i4e41 ,?o?740 ,( ,! ,swall[ ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,swall[4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am a swall[1 ,i am a swall[4 ,i am ! ,scorpion1 ! daught] ( ,r4 ,hail1 ye gods1 ^: sc5t is sweet2 hail1 ye gods1 ^: sc5t is sweet6 ,hail1 ,flame1 :i* come? =? f ! horizon6 ,hail1 ?\ :o art 9 ! city1 ,i h br\ght ! ,w>d5 ( 8 ,bight !re94 ,oh1 /ret* out unto me ?y h& s t ,i may be able to pass my days 9 ! ,pool ( ,d\ble ,fire1 & let me advance ) my message1 = ,i h come ) words to tell4 ,oh1 op5 ?\ ! doors to me & ,i w decl>e ! ?+s :i* h be5 se5 by me4 ,horus ha? become ! div9e pr9ce ( ! ,boat ( ! ,sun1 & unto him ha? be5 giv5 ! ?rone ( 8 div9e fa!r ,osiris1 & ,set1 t son ( ,nut1 lie? "u ! fett]s :i* he _h made = me4 ,i h made a computation ( :at is 9 ! city ( ,sekhem1 ,i h /ret*$ out bo? my h&s & arms at ! ^w787 ( ,osiris1 ,i h pass$ on to judgm5t1 & ,i h come t ,i may speak2 grant t ,i may pass on & decl>e my tid+s4 ,i ent] 91 ,i am judg$1 & ,i come =? wor?y at ! gate ( ,neb-er-t*]4 ,i am pure at ! great place ( ! passage ( s\ls1 ,i h done away ) my s9s1 ,i h put away m9e (f5ces1 & ,i h de/roy$ ! evil :i* app]ta9$ unto my memb]s ^u e>?4 ,hail1 ye div9e be+s :o gu>d ! doors1 make ye = me a way1 =1 behold1 ,i am l unto y4 ,i h come =? by day1 ,i h j\rney$ on on my legs1 ,i h ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] my foot/eps be=e ! ,god ( ,light1 ,i "k ! hidd5 ways & ! doors ( ! ,sekhet-,a>u1 v]ily ,i1 ev5 ,i1 h come1 ,i h ov]?r[n m9e enemies ^u e>?1 & yet my p]i%able body is 9 ! grave60 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$1 ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day1 ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,be ,,turn$ ,,back ,,at ,,any ,,gate ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,make ,,8 ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,swall[ ,,regul>ly ,,& ,,cont9ually4 ,! ,s]p5t ,sata ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aa74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,,! ,,s]p5t ,,sata4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! s]p5t ,sata ^: ye>s are _m47#ed7 ,i die & ,i am born aga9 ea* day4 ,i am ! s]p5t ,sata :i* dwelle? 9 ! utt]mo/ p>ts ( ! e>?4 ,i die1 & ,i am born aga91 & ,i r5ew myself1 & ,i gr[ "y ea* day40 ,( ,! ,crocodile ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aa74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,! ,,trans=mation ,,into ,a ,,crocodile4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! div9e crocodile :i* dwelle? 9 8 t]ror1 ,i am ! div9e crocodile1 & ,i seize my prey l a rav5+ bea/4 ,i am ! great & ,mighty ,fi% :i* is 9 ! city ( ,qem-ur4 ,i am ! "l to :om b[+ & pro/rations are made 9 ! city ( ,sekhem40 ,s\l ,& ,body ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ag74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,caus+ ,,! ,,s\l ,,to ,,be ,,unit$ ,,to ,,its ,,body ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ god ,anniu 7i4e41 ,br+]76 ,hail1 ?\ god ,pehr] 7i4e41 ,runn]71 :o dwelle/ 9 ?y hall6 ,hail1 great ,god6 ,grant ?\ t my s\l may come unto me f :]esoev] x may be4 ,if x w\ld t>ry1 !n let my s\l be br\ght unto me f :]esoev] x may be1 = ?\ %alt f9d ! ,eye ( ,horus /&+ by !e l unto ^? be+s :o are l unto ,osiris1 & :o nev] lie d[n 9 dea?4 ,let n ! ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 lie d[n 9 dea? among ^? :o lie d[n 9 ,annu1 ! l& :]e9 s\ls are jo9$ unto _! bodies ev5 9 ?\s&s4 ,let me h possession ( my ba 7s\l71 & ( my khu1 & let me triumph !re) 9 e place :]esoev] x may be4 ,obs]ve ^! ?+s :i* ,i speak1 = x ha? /aves ) x27#ee7 obs]ve !n1 ,o ye div9e gu>dians ( heav51 my s\l :]esoev] x may be47#ef7 ,if x w\ld t>ry1 d ?\ make my s\l to look ^u my body17#eg7 = ?\ %alt f9d ! ,eye ( ,horus /&+ by !e l ^? be+s :o are l unto ,osiris40 8,hail1 ye gods1 :o t[ along ! boat ( ! "l ( millions ( ye>s1 :o br+ x above ! und]world & :o make x to travel ov] ,nut1 :o make s\ls to ent] into _! spiritual bodies1 ^: h&s are fill$ ) y\r ropes & :o clut* y\r weapons tight1 de/roy ye ! ,enemy2 ?us %all ! boat ( ! sun be glad & ! great ,god %all set out on 8 j\rney 9 peace4 ,& behold1 grant ye t ! s\l ( ,osiris ,ani1 triumphant1 may come =? be=e ! gods & t x may be triumphant along ) y 9 ! ea/]n "p ( ! sky to foll[ unto ! place :]e x 0 ye/]day2 & t x may h peace1 peace 9 ,am5tet4 ,may x look ^u its mat]ial body1 may x re/ ^u its spiritual body2 & may its body nei!r p]i% nor suff] corruption =ev]40 ,,^! ,,words ,,are ,,to ,,be ,,said ,,ov] ,a ,,s\l ,,( ,,gold ,,inlaid ,,) ,,preci\s ,,/ones ,,& ,,plac$ ,,on ,,! ,,brea/ ,,( ,,osiris4 ,( ,evil ,recollections ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #h74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,driv+ ,,evil ,,recollections ,,f ,,! ,,m\?4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 ! son ( ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,am5-hetep1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ t cutte/ (f heads1 & slitte/ br[s1 ?\ be+ :o putte/ away ! memory ( evil ?+s f ! m\? ( ! ,khus by means ( ! incantations :i* !y h )9 !m1 look n ^u me ) ! same eyes ) :i* ?\ looke/ ^u !m4 ,g ?\ r\nd ab\t on ?y legs1 & let ?y face be turn$ beh9d !e s t ?\ maye/ be able to see ! div9e slaught]]s ( ! god ,%u :o are com+ up beh9d !e to cut (f ?y head1 & to slit ?y br[ by reason ( ! message ( viol5ce s5t by ?y "l1 & to see787 t :i* ?\ saye/4 ,"w ?\ = me s t ! memory ( evil ?+s %all d>t f my m\?2 let n my head be cut (f2 let n my br[ be slit2 & let n my m\? be %ut fa/ by reason ( ! incantations :i* ?\ ha/ )9 !e1 accord+ to t :i* ?\ doe/ = ! ,khus ?r\gh ! incantations :i* !y h )9 !mselves4 ,get !e back & dep>t at ! s\nd ( ! two spee*es :i* ! goddess ,isis utt]$ :5 ?\ did/ come to ca/ ! recollection ( evil ?+s into ! m\? ( ,osiris by ! w ( ,suti 8 enemy1 say+1 #8,let ?y face be t[>d ! privy p>ts1 & look ^u t face :i* come? =? f ! flame ( ! ,eye ( ,horus aga9/ !e f )9 ! ,eye ( ,tem1' & ! calamity ( t night :i* %all consume !e4 ,& ,osiris w5t back1 = ! abom9ation ( !e 0 9 him2 & ?\ did/ g back1 = ! abom9ation ( him is 9 !e4 ,i h gone back1 = ! abom9ation ( !e is 9 me2 & ?\ %alt g back1 = ! abom9ation ( me is 9 !e4 ,?\ w\ld/ come unto me1 b ,i say t ?\ %alt n advance to me s t ,i come to an end1 & ,i say !n to ! div9e slaught]]s ( ! god ,%u1 #8,dep>t4' 0 ,( ,rescue ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,lett+ ,,! ,,s\l ,,( ,,nu1 ,,triumphant1 ,,be ,,captive ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,he sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ :o art exalt$6 ,hail1 ?\ :o art ador$6 ,o ?\ mighty "o ( ,s\ls1 ?\ div9e ,s\l1 ?\ possessor ( t]rible p[]1 :o do/ put ! fe> ( ?yself into ! gods1 ?\ :o art cr[n$ ^u ?y ?rone ( maje/y1 ,i pray !e to make a way = ! ba 7s\l71 & = ! khu1 & = ! khaibit 7%ade7 ( ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant & let him be provid$ !re)4 ,i am a p]fect khu1 & ,i h made my way unto ! place :]e9 dwell ,r & ,ha?or40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,able ,,to ,,trans=m ,,himself ,,into ,a ,,khu ,,provid$ ,,) ,,8 ,,s\l ,,& ,,) ,,8 ,,%ade ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,nev] ,,be ,,held ,,captive ,,at ,,any ,,door ,,9 ,,am5tet1 ,,9 ,,ent]+ ,,9 ,,or ,,9 ,,com+ ,,out47#eh7 ,( ,op5+ ,! ,tomb ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,op5+ ,,! ,,tomb ,,to ,,! ,,s\l ,,& ,,to ,,! ,,%ade ,,( ,,osiris ! scribe ,nebs5i1 ! "l ( rev]5ce1 born ( ! lady ( ! h\se ,mut-re/ha1 triumphant1 ,,s ,,t ,,he ,,may ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,& ,,h ,,dom9ion ,,ov] ,,8 ,,fleet4 ,he sai?3 8,t :i* 0 %ut fa/ ha? be5 op5$1 t is to say1 he t lay d[n 9 dea? ha? be5 op5$4 ,t :i* 0 op5 ha? be5 %ut to my s\l ?r\gh ! comm& ( ! ,eye ( ,horus1 :i* ha? /r5g!n$ me & :i* make? to /& fa/ ! beauties :i* are ^u ! =ehead ( ,r1 ^: /rides are long z he lifte? up 8 legs 9 j\rney+4 ,i h made = myself a way1 my memb]s are mighty & are /rong4 ,i am ,horus ! av5g] ( 8 div9e fa!r4 ,i am he :o br+e? along 8 div9e fa!r1 & :o br+e? along 8 "m by means ( 8 sceptre7874 ,& ! way %all be op5$ unto him :o ha? gott5 dom9ion ov] 8 feet1 & he %all see ! ,great ,god 9 ! ,boat ( ,r1 :5 s\ls are c\nt$ !re9 at ! b[s1 & :5 ! ye>s also are c\nt$ up4 ,grant t ! ,eye ( ,horus1 :i* make? ! adornm5ts ( light to be firm ^u ! =ehead ( ,r1 may deliv] my s\l = me1 & let !re be d>kness ^u y\r faces1 ,o ye :o w\ld hold fa/ ,osiris4 ,oh1 keep n captive my s\l1 ,oh1 keep n w>d ov] my %ade1 b let a way be op5$ = my s\l & = my %ade1 & let !m see ! ,great ,god 9 ! %r9e on ! day ( ! judgm5t ( s\ls1 & let !m recite ! utt]ances ( ,osiris1 ^: habitations are hidd51 to ^? :o gu>d ! memb]s ( ,osiris1 & :o keep w>d ov] ! ,khus1 & :o hold captive ! %ades ( ! dead :o w\ld "w evil aga9/ me1 s t !y %all n "w evil aga9/ me4 ,may a way = ?y d\ble 7ka7 along ) !e & along ) ?y s\l be prep>$ by ^? :o keep w>d ov] ! memb]s ( ,osiris1 & :o hold captive ! %ades ( ! dead4 ,heav5 %all n keep !e1 ! e>? %all n hold !e captive1 ?\ %alt n h ?y be+ ) ! div9e be+s :o make slaught]1 b ?\ %alt h dom9ion ov] ?y legs1 & ?\ %alt advance to ?y body /raightway 9 ! e>? & to ^? :o belong to ! %r9e & gu>d ! memb]s ( ,osiris40 ,( ,n ,sail+ ,to ,! ,ea/ ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #f74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,n ,,sail+ ,,to ,,! ,,ea/ ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 phallus ( ,r1 :o dep>te/ f ?y calamity :i* arise? ?r\gh opposition7871 ! cycles h be5 )\t movem5t = millions ( ye>s4 ,i am /rong] ?an ! /rong1 ,i am mighti] ?an ! mighty4 ,if ,i sail away or if ,i be snat*$ away to ! ea/ ?r\gh ! two horns10 or 7z o!rs say71 8if any evil & abom9able ?+ be done unto me at ! fea/ ( ! devils1 ! phallus ( ,r %all be swall[$ up1 along ) ! head ( ,osiris4 ,& behold me1 = ,i j\rney along ov] ! fields :]e9 ! gods m[ d[n ^? :o make reply unto _! words2 n[ v]ily ! two horns ( ! god ,khep]a %all be ?ru/ aside2 & v]ily pus %all spr+ into be+ 9 ! eye ( ,tem along ) corruption if ,i be kept 9 re/ra9t1 or if ,i h gone t[>d ! ea/1 or if ! fea/ ( devils be made 9 my pres5ce1 or if any malignant w\nd be inflict$ ^u me407#ei7 ,( ,! ,ink-,pot ,& ,palette ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ab74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,pray+ ,,= ,,an ,,ink-,,pot ,,& ,,= ,a ,,palette4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ag$ god1 :o do/ behold ?y div9e fa!r & :o art ! gu>dian ( ! book ( ,?o?1 behold ,i h come2 ,i am end[$ ) glory1 ,i am end[$ ) /r5g?1 ,i am fill$ ) might1 & ,i am suppli$ ) ! books ( ,?o?1 & ,i h br\ght !m to enable me to pass ?r\gh ! god ,ak] :o dwelle? 9 ,set4 ,i h br\ght ! ink-pot & ! palette z be+ ! objects :i* are 9 ! h&s ( ,?o?2 hidd5 is t :i* is 9 !m4 ,behold me 9 ! "* ( a scribe6 ,i h br\ght ! (fal ( ,osiris1 & ,i h writt5 !reon4 ,i h made 7i4e41 copi$7 ! words ( ! great & beautiful god ea* day fairly4 ,o ,h]u-khuti1 ?\ did/ ord] me & ,i h made 7i4e41 copi$7 :at is "r & true1 & ,i d br+ x unto !e ea* day40 ,( ,be+ ,nigh ,unto ,?o? ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #g74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,be+ ,,nigh ,,unto ,,?o?4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am he :o s5de? =? t]ror into ! p[]s ( ra9 & ?und]1 & ,i w>d (f f ! great div9e lady ! attacks ( viol5ce4 ,i h smitt5 l ! god ,%t 7i4e41 ! god ( slaught]71 & ,i h p\r$ out libations ( cool wat] l ! god ,a%u1 & ,i h work$ = ! great div9e lady to w>d (f ! attacks ( viol5ce1 ,i h made to fl\ri% my knife along ) ! knife :i* is 9 ! h& ( ,?o? 9 ! p[]s ( ra9 & ?und]40 ,( ,be+ ,nigh ,unto ,?o? ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #ai & #bj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,be+ ,,nigh ,,unto ,,?o? ,,& ,,( ,,giv+ ,,glory ,,unto ,a ,,man ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! god ,h]-ab-maat-f 7i4e41 #8he t is )9 8 eye'71 & ,i h come to give "r & tru? to ,r2 ,i h made ,suti to be at peace ) me by means ( (f]+s made to ! god ,ak] & to ! ,te%]u deities1 & by mak+ rev]5ce unto ,seb40 8,! foll[+ words are to be recit$ 9 ! ,sektet boat3 ,hail1 sceptre ( ,anubis1 ,i h made ! f\r ,khus :o are 9 ! tra9 ( ! "l ( ! univ]se to be at peace ) me1 & ,i am ! "l ( ! fields ?r\gh _! decree4 ,i am ! div9e fa!r ,bh 7i4e41 ! god ( ! wat]-flood71 & ,i d away ) ! ?ir/ ( him t keepe? w>d ov] ! ,lakes4 ,behold ye me1 !n1 ,o great gods ( maje/y :o dwell among ! ,s\ls ( ,annu1 = ,i am lift$ up ov] y4 ,i am ! god ,m5kh 7i4e41 ,graci\s "o7 :o dwelle? among y4 ,v]ily ,i h cleans$ my s\l1 ,o great god ( maje/y1 set n be=e me ! evil ob/acles :i* issue f ?y m\?1 & let n de/ruction come r\nd ab\t me1 or ^u me4 ,i h made myself clean 9 ! ,lake ( mak+ to be at peace1 & 9 ! ,lake ( weigh+ 9 ! balance1 & ,i h ba!d myself 9 ,net]t-ut*at1 :i* is "u ! holy sycamore tree ( heav54 ,behold ,i am ba!d1 & ,i h triumph$ ov] all m9e enemies /raightway :o come =? & rise up aga9/ "r & tru?4 ,i am "r & true 9 ! e>?4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 h spok5787 ) my m\? :i* is ! p[] ( ! ,"l1 ! ,only "o1 ,r ! mighty1 :o live? ^u "r & tru?4 ,let n injury be inflict$ ^u me1 b let me be clo!d on ! day ( ^? :o g =w>d787 to e good ?+40 ,( ,br++ ,a ,boat ,along ,9 ,heav5 ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,br++ ,,along ,a ,,boat ,,9 ,,heav54 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail to !e1 ,o ?\ ,?igh :i* dwelle/ 9 ! nor!rn heav5 9 ! ,great ,lake1 :i* art se5 & :i* die/ n4 ,i h /ood up ov] !e :5 ?\ did/ rise l a god4 ,i h se5 !e1 & ,i h n la9 d[n 9 dea?2 ,i h /ood ov] !e1 & ,i h ris5 l a god4 ,i h cackl$ l a goose1 & ,i h alight$ l ! hawk by ! div9e cl\ds & by ! great dew4 ,i h j\rney$ f ! e>? to heav54 ,! god ,%u ha? made me to /& up1 ! god ( ,light ha? made me to be vigor\s by ! two sides ( ! ladd]1 & ! />s :i* nev] re/ set me on my way & br+ me away f slaught]4 ,i br+ along ) me ! ?+s :i* drive back calamities z ,i advance ov] ! passage ( ! god ,p52 ?\ come/1 h[ great art ?\1 ,o god ,p56 ,i h come f ! ,pool ( ,flame :i* is 9 ! ,sekhet-,sasa 7i4e41 ! ,field ( ,fire74 ,?\ live/ 9 ! ,pool ( ,flame 9 ,sekhet-,sasa1 & ,i live ^u ! /aff ( ! holy god4 ,hail1 ?\ god ,kaa1 :o do/ br+ ^? ?+s :i* are 9 ! boats by ! 444 ,i /& up 9 ! boat & ,i guide myself ov] ! wat]2 ,i h /ood up 9 ! boat & ! god ha? guid$ me4 ,i h /ood up4 ,i h spok54 ,i am ma/] ( ! crops4 ,i sail r\nd ab\t z ,i g =w>d1 & ! gates :i* are 9 ,sekhem 7,letopolis7 are op5$ unto me1 & fields are aw>d$ unto me 9 ! city ( ,unnu 7,h]mopolis71 & labor]s787 are giv5 unto me toge!r ) ^? ( my own fle% & bone40 ,( ,br++ ,! ,makh5t ,boat ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #ba & #bb74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,br++ ,,along ,a ,,boat ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ye :o br+ along ! boat ov] ! evil back ( ,apepi1 grant t ,i may br+ ! boat along1 & coil up its ropes 9 peace1 9 peace4 ,come1 come1 ha/51 ha/51 = ,i h come to see my fa!r ,osiris1 ! "l ( ! ansi g>m5t1 :o ha? ga9$ ! ma/]y ) joy ( he>t4 ,hail1 "l ( ! ra9-/orm1 ?\ ,male1 ?\ ,sailor6 ,hail1 ?\ :o do/ sail ov] ! evil back ( ,apep6 ,hail1 ?\ t do/ b9d up heads & do/ /abli% ! bones ( ! neck :5 ?\ come/ =? f ! knives4 ,hail1 ?\ :o art 9 *>ge ( ! hidd5 boat1 :o do/ fett] ,apep1 grant t ,i may br+ along ! boat1 & t ,i may coil up ! ropes & t ,i may sail =? !re94 ,?is l& is baleful1 & ! />s h ov]balanc$ !mselves & h fall5 ^u _! faces !re91 & !y h n f\nd any?+ :i* w help !m to asc5d aga93 _! pa? is block$ by ! tongue ( ,r4 ,antebu is ! guide ( ! two l&s4 ,seb is /abli%$ ?r\gh _! rudd]s4 ,! p[] :i* op5e? ! ,disk4 ,! pr9ce ( ! r$ be+s1 ,i am br\ght along l him t ha? suff]$ %ipwreck2 grant t my ,khu1 my bro!r1 may come to me1 & t ,i may set out = ! place :]e( ?\ kn[e/40 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! wood :]eat ,i w\ld an*or2 8,"l ( ! two l&s :o dwelle/ 9 ! ,%r9e10 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,rudd]2 8,leg ( ,hpiu0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,rope2 8,hair ) :i* ,anpu 7,anubis7 f9i%e? ! "w ( my embalm5t0 is ?y "n4 8,tell u our "n10 say ! ,o>-re/s2 8,pill>s ( ! und]world0 is y\r "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,hold2 8,ak>0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,ma/2 8,he :o br+e? back ! great lady aft] %e ha? gone away0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,l[] deck2 8,/&>d ( ,ap-uat0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,upp] po/2 8,?roat ( ,me/ha0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,sail2 8,nut0 is ?y "n4 8,tell u our "n10 say ! ,pieces ( lea!r2 8,ye :o are made f ! hide ( ! ,mnevis ,bull1 :i* 0 burn$ by ,suti10 is y\r "n4 8,tell u our "n10 say ! ,paddles2 8,f+]s ( ,horus ! fir/-born0 is y\r "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,mt*abet2 8,! h& ( ,isis1 :i* wipe? away ! blood f ! ,eye ( ,horus10 is ?y "n4 8,tell u our names10 say ! ,planks :i* are 9 its hulk2 8,me/hi1 ,hpi1 ,tuamutef1 ,qebh-s5nuf1 ,haqau 7i4e41 he :o leade? away captive71 ,!t-em-ua 7i4e41 he :o seize? by viol5ce71 ,maa-an-tef 7i4e41 he :o see? :at ! fa!r br+e?71 & ,ari-nef-t*esef 7i4e41 he :o made himself710 are y\r names4 8,tell u our "n10 say ! ,b[s2 8,he :o is at ! head ( 8 nomes0 is y\r "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,hull2 8,m]t0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,rudd]2 8,aqa0 7i4e41 true "o7 is ?y "n1 ,o ?\ :o %9e/ f ! wat]1 hidd5 beam787 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,keel2 8,?igh 7or ,leg7 ( ,isis1 :i* ,r cut (f ) ! knife to br+ blood into ! ,sektet boat10 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,sailor2 8,travell]0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,w9d by :i* ?\ art borne along2 8,! ,nor? ,w9d :i* come? f ,tem to ! no/rils ( ,kh5ti-,am5ti07#fj7 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,riv]1 8if ?\ w\ld/ travel ^u me20 8,^? :i* c be se510 is ?y "n4 8,tell u our "n10 say ! ,riv]-,banks2 8,de/roy] ( ! god ,au- 7i4e41 he ( ! speci\s h&7 9 ! wat]-h\se0 is ?y "n4 8,tell me my "n10 sai? ! ,gr\nd1 8if ?\ w\ld/ walk ^u me20 8,! ,nose ( heav5 :i* proce$e? f ! god ,utu1 :o dwelle? 9 ! ,sekhet-,a>u1 & :o come? =? ) rejoic+ !refrom10 is ?y "n4 ,,!n ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,be=e ,,!m ,,^! ,,words3 8,hail to y1 ,o ye div9e be+s ) spl5did ,kas1 ye div9e lords ( ?+s1 :o exi/ & :o live =ev]1 & ^: d\ble p]iod ( an illimitable numb] ( ye>s is et]nity1 ,i h made a way unto y1 grant ye me food & sepul*ral meals = my m\?1 & grant t ,i may speak !re)1 & t ! goddess ,isis may give me loaves & cakes 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god4 ,i "k ! great god be=e ^: no/rils ye place t*efau food1 & 8 "n is ,!kem2 bo? :5 he make? 8 way f ! ea/]n horizon ( heav5 & :5 he j\rneye? into ! we/]n horizon ( heav5 may 8 j\rney be my j\rney1 & 8 go+ =? my go+ =?4 ,let me n be de/roy$ at ! ,mesqet *amb]1 & let n ! devils ga9 dom9ion ov] my memb]s4 ,i h my cakes 9 ! city ( ,pe1 & ,i h my ale 9 ! city ( ,tepu1 & let ! (f]+s :i* are giv5 unto y be giv5 unto me ?is day4 ,let my (f]+s be :eat & b>ley2 let my (f]+s be nti ungu5t & l95 g>m5ts2 let my (f]+s be = life1 /r5g?1 & heal?3 let my (f]+s be a com+ =? by day 9 any =m :atsoev] 9 :i* x may please me to appe> 9 ,sekhet-,a>ru40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,into ,,sekhet-,,a>ru1 ,,& ,,bread1 ,,& ,,w9e1 ,,& ,,cakes ,,%all ,,be ,,giv5 ,,unto ,,him ,,at ,,! ,,alt> ,,( ,,! ,,great ,,god1 ,,& ,,fields1 ,,& ,,an ,,e/ate ,,s[n ,,) ,,:eat ,,& ,,b>ley1 ,,:i* ,,! ,,foll[]s ,,( ,,horus ,,%all ,,reap ,,= ,,him4 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,eat ,,( ,,t ,,:eat ,,& ,,b>ley1 ,,& ,,8 ,,limbs ,,%all ,,be ,,n\ri%$ ,,!re)1 ,,& ,,8 ,,body ,,%all ,,be ,,l ,,unto ,,! ,,bodies ,,( ,,! ,,gods1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,into ,,sekhet-,,a>ru ,,9 ,,any ,,=m ,,:atsoev] ,,he ,,please?1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,appe> ,,!re9 ,,regul>ly ,,& ,,cont9ually4 ,( ,ent]+ ,! ,boat ,( ,ra ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #bg & #bh74 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mak+ ,,p]fect ,,! ,,khu ,,& ,,( ,,caus+ ,,him ,,to ,,g ,,=? ,,into ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra ,,along ,,) ,,^? ,,:o ,,are ,,9 ,,8 ,,foll[+7874 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h br\ght ! div9e ,b5nu to ! ea/1 & ,osiris to ! city ( ,tattu4 ,i h op5$ ! treasure-h\ses ( ! god ,hp1 ,i h made clean ! roads ( ! ,disk1 & ,i h drawn ! god ,sek]i along ^u 8 sl$ge4 ,! mighty & div9e ,lady ha? made me /rong at h] h\r4 ,i h prais$ & glorifi$ ! ,disk1 & ,i h unit$ myself unto ! div9e apes :o s+ at ! dawn1 & ,i am a div9e ,be+ among !m4 ,i h made myself a c\nt]p>t ( ! goddess ,isis1 & h] p[] 7,khu7 ha? made me /rong4 ,i h ti$ up ! rope1 ,i h driv5 back ,apep1 ,i h made him to walk backw>d4 ,r ha? /ret*$ out to me bo? 8 h&s1 & 8 m>9]s h n repuls$ me2 my /r5g? is ! /r5g? ( ! ,ut*at1 & ! /r5g? ( ! ,ut*at is my /r5g?4 ,if ! ov]se] ( ! h\se1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 be sep>at$ f ! boat ( ,r1 !n %all he 7i4e41 ,r7 be sep>at$ f ! ,egg & f ! ,abtu fi%40 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,,! ,,design ,,:i* ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,drawn ,,above1 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,be ,,writt5 ,,^u ,,papyrus ,,:i* ,,ha? ,,n ,,be5 ,,writt5 ,,^u1 ,,) ,,ink ,,made ,,( ,,gra9s ,,( ,,gre5 ,,abut ,,mix$ ,,) ,,anti ,,wat]1 ,,& ,,! ,,papyrus ,,%all ,,be ,,plac$ ,,on ,,! ,,brea/ ,,( ,,! ,,deceas$2 ,,x ,,%all ,,n ,,ent] ,,9 ,,to 7,i4,e41 ,,t\*7 ,,8 ,,memb]s4 ,,if ,,?is ,,be ,,done ,,= ,,any ,,deceas$ ,,p]son ,,he ,,%all ,,g ,,=? ,,into ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra ,,9 ,,! ,,c\rse ,,( ,,! ,,day ,,e ,,day1 ,,& ,,! ,,god ,,?o? ,,%all ,,take ,,acc\nt ,,( ,,him ,,z ,,he ,,come? ,,=? ,,f ,,& ,,goe? ,,9 ,,! ,,c\rse ,,( ,,! ,,day ,,e ,,day1 ,,regul>ly ,,& ,,cont9ually1 ,,into ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra ,,z ,a ,,p]fect ,,khu4 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,set ,,up ,,! ,,tet ,,& ,,%all ,,/abli% ,,! ,,buckle1 ,,& ,,%all ,,sail ,,ab\t ,,) ,,ra ,,into ,,any ,,place ,,he ,,wi%e?4 ,( ,protect+ ,! ,boat ,( ,ra ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bg74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,protect+ ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra47#fa7 8,o ?\ t cleave/ ! wat] z ?\ come/ =? f ! /ream & do/ sit ^u ?y place 9 ?y boat1 sit ?\ ^u ?y place 9 ?y boat z ?\ goe/ =? to ?y /ation ( ye/]day1 & d ?\ jo9 ! ,osiris1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 ! p]fect ,khu1 unto ?y m>9]s1 & let ?y /r5g? be 8 /r5g?4 ,hail1 ,r1 9 ?y "n ( ,r1 if ?\ do/ pass by ! eye ( sev5 cubits1 :i* ha? a pupil ( ?ree cubits1 !n v]ily d ?\ /r5g!n ! ,osiris1 ,nu1 triumphant1 ! p]fect ,khu1 & let him be among ?y m>9]s1 & let ?y /r5g? be 8 /r5g?4 ,hail1 ,r1 9 ?y "n ( ,r1 if ?\ do/ pass by ^? :o are ov]turn$ 9 dea? !n v]ily d ?\ make ! ,osiris1 ,nu1 triumphant1 ! p]fect s\l1 to /& up ^u 8 feet1 & may ?y /r5g? be 8 /r5g?4 ,hail1 ,r1 9 ?y "n ( ,r1 if ! hidd5 ?+s ( ! und]world are op5$ unto !e & ?\ do/ gratify787 ! he>t ( ! cycle ( ?y gods1 !n v]ily d ?\ grant joy ( he>t unto ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 & let ?y /r5g? be 8 /r5g?4 ,?y memb]s1 ,o ,r1 are e/abli%$ by 7?is7 ,*apt]78740 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,a ,,b&let ,,( ,,! ,,f9e ,,l95 ,,( ,,k+s ,,^u ,,:i* ,,x ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,writt5 ,,) ,,anti1 ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,laid ,,^u ,,! ,,neck ,,( ,,! ,,p]fect ,,khu ,,on ,,! ,,day ,,( ,,! ,,burial4 ,,if ,,?is ,,amulet ,,be ,,laid ,,^u ,,8 ,,neck ,,he ,,%all ,,d ,,ev]y?+ ,,:i* ,,he ,,desire? ,,to ,,d ,,ev5 ,,l ,,! ,,gods2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,jo9 ,,himself ,,unto ,,! ,,foll[]s ,,( ,,horus2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,/abli%$ ,,z ,a ,,/> ,,face ,,to ,,face ,,) ,,septet 7,,so?is72 ,,& ,,8 ,,corruptible ,,body ,,%all ,,be ,,z ,a ,,god ,,along ,,) ,,8 ,,k9sfolk ,,=ev]2 ,,& ,,! ,,goddess ,,m5qet ,,%all ,,make ,,plants ,,to ,,g]m9ate ,,^u ,,8 ,,body2 ,,& ,,! ,,maje/y ,,( ,,! ,,god ,,?o? ,,lov+ly ,,%all ,,make ,,! ,,light ,,to ,,re/ ,,^u ,,8 ,,corruptible ,,body ,,at ,,w1 ,,ev5 ,,z ,,he ,,did ,,= ,,! ,,maje/y ,,( ,,! ,,k+ ,,( ,,! ,,nor? ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,s\?1 ,,! ,,god ,,osiris1 ,,triumphant4 ,( ,go+ ,into ,! ,boat ,( ,ra ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bh74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,go+ ,,into ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ?\ ,great ,god :o art 9 ?y boat1 br+ ?\ me into ?y boat4 ,i h come =w>d to ?y /eps1 let me be ! director ( ?y j\rney+s & let me be among ^? :o belong to !e & :o are among ! />s :i* nev] re/4 ,! ?+s :i* are an abom9ation unto !e & ! ?+s :i* are an abom9ation unto me ,i w n eat1 t :i* is an abom9ation unto me1 t :i* is an abom9ation unto me is fil? & ,i w n eat !re(2 b sepul*ral (f]+s & holy food w ,i eat1 & ,i %all n be ov]?r[n !reby4 ,i w n draw nigh unto fil? ) my h&s1 & ,i w n walk !reon ) my s&als1 because my bread is made ( :ite b>ley1 & my ale is made ( r$ b>ley2 & behold1 ! ,sektet boat & ! ,atet boat h br\ght ^! ?+s & h laid ! gifts787 ( ! l&s ^u ! alt> ( ! ,s\ls ( ,annu4 ,hymns ( praise be to !e1 ,o ,ur-arit-s1 z ?\ travelle/ ?r\gh heav56 ,let !re be food = !e1 ,o dwell] 9 ! city ( ,t5i 7,?is71 & :5 ! dogs ga!r toge!r let me n suff] h>m4 ,i myself h come1 & ,i h deliv]$ ! god f ! ?+s :i* h be5 inflict$ ^u him1 & f ! griev\s sickness ( ! body ( ! arm1 & ( ! leg4 ,i h come & ,i h spit ^u ! body1 ,i h b\nd up ! arm1 & ,i h made ! leg to walk4 ,i h ent]$ ! boat & ,i sail r\nd ab\t by ! comm& ( ,r40 ,( ,kn[+ ,! ,s\ls ,( ,! ,ea/ ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ab74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,s\ls ,,( ,,! ,,ea/4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! ea/]n gate ( heav5--"k its s\!rn "p is at ! ,lake ( ,kh>u & its nor!rn "p is at ! canal ( ! geese--:]e\t ,r come? ) w9ds :i* make him to advance4 ,i am he :o is conc]n$ ) ! tackle787 :i* is 9 ! div9e b>k1 ,i am ! sailor :o cease? n 9 ! boat ( ,r4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! two sycamores ( turquoise betwe5 :i* ,r %[e? himself :5 he /ride? =w>d ov] ! supports ( ,%u7#fb7 t[>d ! gate ( ! "l ( ! ,ea/ ?r\gh :i* ,r come? =?4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! ,sektet-,a>ru ( ,r1 ! walls ( :i* are ( iron4 ,! height ( ! :eat !re9 is five cubits1 ( ! e>s !re( two cubits1 & ( ! /alks !re( ?ree cubits4 ,! b>ley !re9 is 9 height sev5 cubits1 ! e>s !re( are ?ree cubits1 & ! /alks !re( are f\r cubits4 ,& behold1 ! ,khus1 ea* "o ( :om !re9 is n9e cubits 9 height1 reap x ne> ! div9e ,s\ls ( ! ,ea/4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! div9e ,s\ls ( ! ,ea/1 t is to say1 ,h]u-khuti 7,h>ma*is71 & ! ,calf ( ! goddess ,kh]a1 & ! ,morn+ ,/>7#fc7 daily4 ,a div9e city ha? be5 built = me1 ,i "k x1 & ,i "k ! "n !re(2 #8,sekhet-,a>ru' is its "n407#fd7 ,( ,sekhet-,hetepet ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #ag74 ,,"h ,,beg9 ,,! ,,*apt]s ,,( ,,sekhet-,,hetepet1 ,,& ,,! ,,*apt]s ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,by ,,day2 ,,( ,,go+ ,,into ,,& ,,( ,,com+ ,,out ,,f ,,! ,,und]world2 ,,( ,,com+ ,,to ,,sekhet-,,a>u2 ,,( ,,be+ ,,9 ,,sekhet-,,hetepet1 ,,! ,,mighty ,,l&1 ,,! ,,lady ,,( ,,w9ds2 ,,( ,,hav+ ,,p[] ,,!re2 ,,( ,,becom+ ,a ,,khu ,,!re2 ,,( ,,pl\gh+ ,,!re2 ,,( ,,reap+ ,,!re2 ,,( ,,eat+ ,,!re2 ,,( ,,dr9k+ ,,!re2 ,,( ,,mak+ ,,love ,,!re2 ,,& ,,( ,,do+ ,,ev]y?+ ,,ev5 ,,z ,a ,,man ,,doe? ,,^u ,,e>?4 ,behold ! scribe & arti/ ( ! ,temple ( ,ptah1 ,nebs5i1 :o sai?3 8,set ha? tak5 possession ( ,horus1 :o look$ ) ! two eyes ^u ! build+787 r\nd ,sekhet-hetep1 b ,i h unfett]$ ,horus & tak5 him f ,set1 & ,set ha? op5$ ! ways ( ! two eyes :i* are 9 heav54 ,set ha? ca/787 8 moi/ure to ! w9ds ^u ! s\l t ha? 8 day 7or 8 eye7 & :o dwelle? 9 ! city ( ,m]t1 & he ha? deliv]$ ! int]ior ( ! body ( ,horus f ! gods ( ,ak]t4 ,behold me n[1 = ,i make ?is mighty boat to travel ov] ! ,lake ( ,hetep1 & ,i br\ght x away ) might f ! palace ( ,%u2 ! doma9 ( 8 />s gr[e? "y & r5ewe? its =m] /r5g?4 ,i h br\ght ! boat into ! lakes !re( s t ,i may come =? into ! cities !re(1 & ,i h sail$ into _! div9e city ,hetep4 ,& behold1 x is because ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am at peace ) 8 seasons1 & ) 8 guidance1 & ) 8 t]ritory1 & ) ! company ( ! gods :o are 8 fir/-born4 ,he make? ! two div9e fight]s 7i4e41 ,horus & ,set7 to be at peace ) ^? :o wat* ov] ! liv+ ones :om he ha? creat$ 9 fair =m1 & he br+e? peace ) him2 he make? ! two div9e fight]s to be at peace ) ^? :o wat* ov] !m4 ,he cutte? (f ! hair f ! div9e fight]s1 he drive? away /orm f ! helpless1 & he keepe? away h>m f ! ,khus4 ,let me ga9 dom9ion )9 t ,field1 = ,i "k x1 & ,i h sail$ among its lakes s t ,i might come into its cities4 ,my m\? is /rong2 & ,i am equipp$ ) weapons to use aga9/ ! ,khus2 let !m n h dom9ion ov] me4 ,let me be rew>d$ ) ?y fields1 ,o ?\ god ,hetep2 t :i* is ?y wi%1 %alt ?\ d1 ,o "l ( ! w9ds4 ,may ,i become a khu !re91 may ,i eat !re91 may ,i dr9k !re91 may ,i pl\gh !re91 may ,i reap !re91 may ,i fight !re91 may ,i make love !re91 may my words be mighty !re91 may ,i nev] be 9 a /ate ( s]vitude !re91 b may ,i be 9 au?ority !re94 ,?\ ha/ made /rong787 ! m\? & ! ?roat787 ( ! god ,hetep2 ,qetetbu is its787 "n4 ,he is /abli%$ ^u ! wat]y supports787 ( ! god ,%u1 & is l9k$ unto ! pleasant ?+s ( ,r4 ,he is ! divid] ( ye>s1 he is hidd5 ( m\?1 8 m\? is sil5t1 t :i* he utt]e? is secret1 he fulfille? et]nity & take? possession ( ev]la/+ness ( exi/5ce z ,hetep1 ! "l ,hetep4 ,! god ,horus make? himself to be /rong l unto ! ,hawk :i* is "o ?\s& cubits 9 l5g? & two ?\s& cubits 9 wid? 9 life2 he ha? equipm5ts ) him1 & he j\rneye? on & come? :]e ! seat ( 8 he>t wi%e? 9 ! ,pools !re( & 9 ! cities !re(4 ,he 0 begott5 9 ! bir?-*amb] ( ! god ( ! city1 he ha? (f]+s made unto him ( ! food ( ! god ( ! city1 he p]=me? t :i* x is meet to d !re91 & ! union !re(1 9 ! matt] ( ev]y?+ ( ! bir?-*amb] ( ! div9e city4 ,:5 he sette? 9 life l cry/al he p]=me? ev]y?+ !re91 & ^! ?+s are l unto ! ?+s :i* are done 9 ! ,lake ( d\ble ,fire1 :]e9 !re is none t rejoice?1 & :]e9 are all mann] ( evil ?+s4 ,! god ,hetep goe? 91 & come? out1 & goe? backw>d 9 t ,field :i* ga!re? toge!r all mann] ( ?+s = ! bir?-*amb] ( ! god ( ! city4 ,:5 he sette? 9 life l cry/al he p]=me? all mann] ( ?+s !re9 :i* are l unto ! ?+s :i* are done 9 ! ,lake ( d\ble ,fire1 :]e9 !re is none t rejoice?1 & :]e9 are no evil ?+s :atsoev]4 ,let me live ) ! god ,hetep1 clo!d & n despoil$ by ! lords ( ! nor?7871 & may ! lords ( div9e ?+s br+ food unto me2 may he make me to g =w>d & may ,i come =?1 & may he br+ my p[] to me !re1 & may ,i receive x1 & may my equipm5t be f ! god ,hetep4 ,may ,i ga9 ! ma/]y ov] ! great & mighty ^w :i* is 9 my body 9 ?is my place1 & by x ,i w rememb] & ,i w =get4 ,let me g =w>d on my j\rney1 & let me pl\gh4 ,i am at peace 9 ! div9e city17#fe7 & ,i "k ! wat]s1 cities1 nomes1 & lakes :i* are 9 ,sekhet-hetep4 ,i exi/ !re91 ,i am /rong !re91 ,i become a khu !re91 ,i eat !re91 ,i s[ se$ !re91 ,i reap ! h>ve/ !re91 ,i pl\gh !re91 ,i make love !re91 ,i am at peace ) ! god ,hetep !re94 ,behold ,i scatt] se$ !re91 ,i sail ab\t among its ,lakes & ,i come =w>d to ! cities !re(1 ,o div9e ,hetep4 ,behold1 my m\? is equipp$ ) my horns = tee?1 grant me an ov]fl[+ supply ( ! food :]eon ! kas & khus live4 ,i h pass$ ! judgm5t ( ,%u ^u him t kn[e? him1 s t ,i may g =? to ! cities !re(1 & may sail ab\t among its lakes & may walk ab\t 9 ,sekhet-hetep2 & behold1 ,r is 9 heav51 & behold1 ! god ,hetep is its d\ble (f]+4 ,i h come onw>d to its l&1 ,i h put on my girdle7871 ,i h come =? s t ! gifts :i* are ab\t to be giv5 unto me may be giv51 ,i h made gladness = myself4 ,i h laid hold ^u my /r5g? :i* ! god ,hetep ha? greatly increas$ = me4 ,o ,un5-em-hetep17#ff7 ,i h ent]$ 9 to !e & my s\l foll[e? aft] me1 & my div9e food is ^u bo? my h&s1 ,o ,lady ( ! two l&s17#fg7 :o /abli%e/ my ^w :]eby ,i rememb] & =get2 ,i w\ld live )\t injury1 )\t any injury be+ done unto me1 oh1 grant to me1 oh1 d ?\ grant to me1 joy ( he>t4 ,make ?\ me to be at peace1 b9d ?\ up my s9ews & muscles1 & make me to receive ! air4 ,o ,unen-em-hetep1 ?\ ,lady ( ! w9ds1 ,i h ent]$ 9 to !e & ,i h op5$ 7i4e41 %[n7 my head4 ,r falle? asleep1 b ,i am awake1 & !re is ! goddess ,ha/ at ! gate ( heav5 by night4 ,ob/acles h be5 set be=e me1 b ,i h ga!r$ toge!r :at he ha? emitt$4 ,i am 9 my city4 ,o ,nut-urt17#fh7 ,i h ent]$ into !e & ,i h c\nt$ my h>ve/1 & ,i g =w>d to ,uakh47#fi7 ,i am ! ,bull envelop$ 9 turquoise1 ! "l ( ! ,field ( ! ,bull1 ! "l ( ! div9e spee* ( ! goddess ,septet 7,so?is7 at h] h\rs4 ,o ,uakh1 ,i h ent]$ into !e1 ,i h eat5 my bread1 ,i h gott5 ! ma/]y ov] *oice pieces ( ! fle% ( ox5 & ( fea!r$ f[l1 & ! birds ( ,%u h be5 giv5 unto me2 ,i foll[ aft] ! gods & ,i come aft] ! div9e kas4 ,o ,t*efet17#gj7 ,i h ent]$ 9 to !e4 ,i array myself 9 app>el1 & ,i gird myself ) ! sa g>m5t ( ,r2 n[ behold1 he is 9 heav51 & ^? :o dwell !re9 foll[ ,r1 & ,i foll[ ,r 9 heav54 ,o ,un5-em-hetep1 "l ( ! two l&s1 ,i h ent]$ 9 to !e1 & ,i h plung$ into ! lakes ( ,t*es]t2 behold me1 = all fil? ha? dep>t$ f me4 ,! ,great ,god gr[e? !re91 & behold1 ,i h f\nd food !re92 ,i h sn>$ fea!r$ f[l & ,i fe$ ^u ! f9e/ ( !m4 ,o ,q5q5tet17#ga7 ,i h ent]$ into !e1 & ,i h se5 ! ,osiris my fa!r1 & ,i h gaz$ ^u my "m1 & ,i h made love4 ,i h caught ! worms & s]p5ts1 & ,i am deliv]$4 ,& ,i "k ! "n ( ! god :o is opposite to ! goddess ,t*es]t1 & :o ha? /raight hair & is equipp$ ) two horns2 he reape?1 & ,i bo? pl\gh & reap4 ,o ,ha/1 ,i h ent]$ 9 to !e1 ,i h driv5 back ^? :o w\ld come to ! turquoise sky1 & ,i h foll[$ ! w9ds ( ! company ( ! gods4 ,! ,great ,god ha? giv5 my head unto me1 & he :o ha? b\nd on me my head is ! ,mighty "o :o ha? turquoise787 eyes1 namely1 ,ari-en-ab-f 7i4e41 he doe? z he please?74 ,o ,us]t17#gb7 ,i h come into !e at ! head ( ! h\se :]e9 div9e food is br\ght = me4 ,o ,smam17#gc7 ,i h come into !e4 ,my he>t wat*e?1 my head is equipp$ ) ! :ite cr[n1 ,i am l$ into cele/ial regions1 & ,i make to fl\ri% t]re/rial objects1 & !re is joy ( he>t = ! ,bull1 & = cele/ial be+s1 & = ! company ( ! gods4 ,i am ! god :o is ! ,bull1 ! "l ( ! gods1 z he goe? =? f ! turquoise sky4 ,o div9e nome ( :eat & b>ley1 ,i h come unto !e1 ,i h come =w>d to !e & ,i h tak5 up t :i* foll[e? me1 namely1 ! be/ ( ! libations ( ! company ( ! gods4 ,i h ti$ up my boat 9 ! cele/ial lakes1 ,i h lift$ up ! po/ at :i* to an*or1 ,i h recit$ ! prescrib$ words ) my voice1 & ,i h ascrib$ praises unto ! gods :o dwell 9 ,sekhet-hetep40 ,( ,kn[+ ,! ,s\ls ,( ,pe ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ah74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,s\ls ,,( ,,pe4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ,khat1 :o dwelle/ 9 ,khat1 9 ,anpet17#gd7 & 9 ! nome ( ,khat6 ,hail1 ye goddesses ( ! *ase :o dwell 9 ! city ( ,pe1 ye cele/ial l&s7871 ye />s1 & ye div9e be+s1 :o give cakes & ale7871 d ye "k = :at reason ! city ( ,pe ha? be5 giv5 unto ,horus8 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ?\gh ye "k x n4 ,behold1 ,r gave ! city unto him 9 return = ! injury 9 8 eye1 = :i* cause ,r said to ,horus1 #8,let me see :at is com+ to pass 9 ?9e eye1' & =?) he look$ !reat4 ,!n ,r said to ,horus1 #8,look at t black pig1' & he look$1 & /raightway an injury 0 done unto 8 eye1 namely1 a mighty /orm took place4 ,!n said ,horus unto ,r1 #8,v]ily1 my eye seems z if x 7 an eye ^u :i* ,suti _h inflict$ a bl[2' & ?us say+ he ate 8 he>t47#ge7 ,!n said ,r to ^? gods1 #8,place ye him 9 8 *amb]1 & he %all d well4' ,n[ ! black pig 0 ,suti :o _h trans=m$ himself into a black pig1 & he x 0 :o _h aim$ ! bl[ ( fire :i* 0 9 ! eye ( ,horus4 ,!n said ,r unto ^? gods1 #8,! pig is an abom9able ?+ unto ,horus2 oh1 b he %all d well al?\gh ! pig is an abom9ation unto him4' ,!n ! company ( ! gods1 :o 7 among ! div9e foll[]s ( ,horus :5 he exi/$ 9 ! =m ( 8 own *ild1 said1 #8,let sacrifices be made to ! gods ( 8 bulls1 & ( 8 goats1 & ( 8 pigs4' ,n[ ! fa!r ( ,me/hi1 ,hpi1 ,tuamutef & ,qebhs5nuf is ,horus1 & _! "m is ,isis4 ,!n said ,horus to ,r1 #8,give me two div9e bre?r5 9 ! city ( ,pe & two div9e bre?r5 9 ! city ( ,nekh51 :o h sprung f my body & :o %all be ) me 9 ! guise ( ev]la/+ judges1 !n %all ! e>? blossom & ?und]-cl\ds & ra9 be blott$ out4' ,& ! "n ( ,horus became #8,h]-uat*-f' 7i4e41 ,pr9ce ( 8 em]ald /one74 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! ,s\ls ( ,pe1 namely1 ,horus1 ,me/hi1 & ,hpi40 ,( ,kn[+ ,! ,s\ls ,( ,nekh5 ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ah74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,s\ls ,,( ,,nekh54 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i "k ! hidd5 ?+s ( ! city ( ,nekh51 t is to say1 ! ?+s :i* ! "m ( ,horus did = him1 & h[ %e made h] voice to g =? ov] ! wat]s1 say+1 #8,speak ye unto me conc]n+ ! judgm5t :i* is ^u me1 & %ew me ! pa? beh9d y1 & let me discov] x2' & h[ ,r said1 #8,?is son ( ,isis ha? p]i%$2' & :at ! "m ( ,horus did = him :5 %e cri$ out1 say+1 #8,sebek1 ! "l ( ! papyrus swamp1 %all be br\ght to u4' ,& ,sebek fi%$ = !m & he f\nd !m1 & ! "m ( ,horus made !m to gr[ 9 ! places to :i* !y belong$4 ,!n ,sebek1 ! "l ( 8 papyrus swamp1 said1 #8,i w5t & ,i f\nd ! place :]e !y _h pass$ ) my f+]s on ! edge ( ! wat]s1 & ,i enclos$ !m 9 my net3 & /rong 0 t net4' ,& ,r said1 #8,s !n1 !re are fi% ) ! god ,sebek1 & he ha? f\nd ! h&s & arms ( ,horus = him 9 ! l& ( fi%2' & t l& became ! l& ( ! city ( ,remu 7i4e41 ,fi%74 ,& ,r said1 #8,a l& ( ! pool1 a l& ( ! pool to ?is net4' ,!n 7 ! h&s ( ,horus br\ght to him at ! uncov]+ ( 8 face at ! fe/ivals ( ! mon? & half mon? 9 ! ,l& ( ,remu4 ,& ,r said1 #8,i give ! city ( ,nekh5 to ,horus = ! habitation ( 8 two arms & h&s1 & 8 face %all be uncov]$ be=e 8 two h&s & arms 9 ! city ( ,nekh52 & ,i give into 8 p[] ! slaught]$ be+s :o are 9 !m at ! fe/ivals ( ! mon? & half mon?4' ,!n ,horus said1 #8,let me c>ry (f ,tuamutef & ,qebhs5nuf1 & let !m wat* ov] my body2 & if !y are all[$ to be !re1 !n %all !y be subs]vi5t to ! god ( ! city ( ,nekh54' ,& ,r said1 #8,x %all be grant$ unto !e !re & 9 ! city1 ( ,s5ket 7i4e41 ,sati71 & !re %all be done = !m :at ha? be5 done = ^? :o dwell 9 ! city ( ,nekh51 & v]ily !y %all be ) !e4' ,& ,horus said1 #8,!y h be5 ) !e & n[ !y %all be ) me1 & %all he>k5 unto ! god ,suti :5 he calle? ^u ! ,s\ls ( ,nekh54' ,grant to me t ,i1 ev5 ,i1 may pass on to ! ,s\ls ( ,nekh51 & t ,i may unloose ! bonds ( ,horus4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! ,s\ls ( ,nekh51 namely1 ,horus1 ,tuamutef1 & ,qebhs5nuf40 ,( ,kn[+ ,! ,s\ls ,( ,khem5nu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #g74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,s\ls ,,( ,,khem5nu 7,h]mopolis74 8,! goddess ,mat is c>ri$ by ! arm at ! %9+ ( ! goddess ,nei? 9 ! city ( ,m5t*at1 & at ! %9+ ( ! ,eye :5 x is weigh$4 ,i am c>ri$ ov] by x & ,i "k :at x br+e? f ! city ( ,kesi17#gf7 & ,i w nei!r decl>e x unto m5 nor tell x unto ! gods4 ,i h come1 be+ ! envoy ( ,r1 to /abli% ,mat ^u ! arm at ! %9+ ( ,nei? 9 ! city ( ,m5t*at & to adjudge ! eye to him t %all scrut9ize x4 ,i h come z a p[] ?r\gh ! k ( ! ,s\ls ( ,khem5nu 7,h]mopolis7 :o love to "k :at ye love4 ,i "k ,mat1 :i* ha? g]m9at$1 & ha? become /rong1 & ha? be5 judg$1 & ,i h joy 9 pass+ judgm5t ^u ! ?+s :i* are to be judg$4 ,homage to y1 ,o ye ,s\ls ( ,khem5nu1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! ?+s :i* are unkn[n on ! fe/ivals ( ! mon? & half mon?4 ,r kn[e? ! hidd5 ?+s ( ! night1 & "k ye t x is ,?o? :o ha? made me to h k4 ,homage to y1 ,o ye ,s\ls ( ,khem5nu1 s9ce ,i "k y ea* day40 ,( ,com+ ,=? ,f ,heav5 ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ah74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,f ,,heav51 ,,& ,,( ,,mak+ ,a ,,way ,,?r\gh ,,! ,,ammehet1 ,,& ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,s\ls ,,( ,,annu 7,,heliopolis74 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h pass$ ! day s9ce ye/]day among ! great div9e be+s1 & ,i h come into be+ along ) ! god ,khep]a4 ,my face is uncov]$ be=e ! ,eye1 ! only ,"o1 & ! orbit ( ! night ha? be5 op5$4 ,i am a div9e be+ among y4 ,i "k ! ,s\ls ( ,annu4 ,%all n ! god ,ur-ma pass ov] x z he j\rneye? =w>d ) vigor8 ,h ,i n ov]come7871 & h ,i n spok5 to ! gods8 ,behold1 he t is ! heir ( ,annu ha? be5 de/roy$4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k = :at reason 0 made ! lock ( hair ( ! ,man4 ,r spake unto ! god ,ami-haf1 & an injury 0 done unto 8 m\?1 t is to say1 he 0 w\nd$ 9 t m\?4 ,& ,r spake unto ! god ,ami-haf1 say+1 #8,o heir ( m51 receive ?y h>poon2' & ! h>poon-h\se came into be+4 ,behold1 ,o god ,ami-haf1 two div9e bre?r5 h come into be+1 t is to say1 ,s5ti-,r came into be+1 & ,setem-ansi-f came into be+4 ,& 8 h& /ay$ n1 & he made 8 =m into t ( a woman ) a lock ( hair :i* became ! div9e lock 9 ,annu1 & :i* became ! /rong & mighty "o 9 ?is temple2 & x became ! /rong "o ( ,annu1 & x became ! heir ( ! heir ( ,ur-maat-f 7i4e41 ! mighty "o ( ! two eyes71 & x became be=e him ! god ,urma ( ,annu4 ,i "k ! ,s\ls ( ,annu1 namely1 ,r1 ,%u1 & ,tefnut40 ,( ,kn[+ ,! ,s\ls ,( ,khem5nu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ah74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,s\ls ,,( ,,khem5nu 7,,h]mopolis74 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! goddess ,nei? %9e? 9 ,mat*at1 & ! goddess ,mat is c>ri$ by ! arm ( him :o eate? ! ,eye1 & :o is its div9e judge1 & ! ,sem prie/ c>rie? me ov] ^u x4 ,i w n decl>e x unto m51 & ,i w n tell x unto ! gods2 ,i w n decl>e x unto m51 & ,i w n tell x unto ! gods4 ,i h ent]$ 9 be+ an ignorant man1 & ,i h se5 ! hidd5 ?+s4 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods :o dwell 9 ,khem5nu1 ye "k me ev5 z ,i "k ! goddess ,nei?1 & ye give to ! ,eye ! gr[? :i* endure?4 ,!re is joy to me at ! judgm5t ( ! ?+s :i* are to be judg$4 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! ,s\ls ( ,annu2 !y are great at ! fe/ival ( ! mon?1 & are little at ! fe/ival ( ! half mon?4 ,!y are ,?o? ! ,hidd5 "o1 & ,sa1 & ,tem40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,(fal ,,%all ,,be ,,an ,,abom9ation ,,unto ,,him1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,dr9k ,,fil?y ,,wat]4 ,( ,receiv+ ,pa?s ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,receiv+ ,,pa?s ,,:]eon ,,to ,,walk ,,9 ,,re-,,/au4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! pa?s :i* are above me lead to ,re-/au4 ,i am he :o is girt ab\t ) 8 girdle & :o come? =? f ! goddess ( ! ,ur]et cr[n4 ,i h come1 & ,i h /abli%$ ?+s 9 ,abtu 7,abydos71 & ,i h op5$ out pa?s 9 ,re-/au4 ,! god ,osiris ha? eas$ my pa9s4 ,i am he :o make? ! wat]s to come into be+1 & :o sette? 8 ?rone !reon1 & :o make? 8 pa? ?r\gh ! fun]al valley & ?r\gh ! ,great ,lake4 ,i h made my pa?1 & inde$ ,i am ,osiris4 8,osiris 0 victori\s ov] 8 enemies1 & ! ,osiris ,nebqet is victori\s ov] 8 enemies4 ,he ha? become z "o ( y\rselves1 ,o ye gods1 8 protector is ! ,"l ( et]nity1 he walke? ev5 z ye walk1 he /&e? ev5 z ye /&1 he sitte? ev5 z ye sit1 & he talke? ev5 z ye talk 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,great ,god1 ! ,"l ( ,am5tet407#gg7 ,( ,com+ ,=? ,f ,re-,/au ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,f ,,re-,,/au4 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i 0 born 9 ,re-/au1 & spl5dor ha? be5 giv5 unto me by ^? :o dwell 9 _! spiritual bodies 7shu7 9 ! habitation :]e libations are made unto ,osiris4 ,! div9e m9i/]s :o are 9 ,re-/au %all receive me :5 ,osiris is l$ into ! tw(old fun]al region ( ,osiris2 oh1 let me be a div9e be+ :om !y %all lead into ! tw(old fun]al region ( ,osiris40 ,( ,com+ ,=? ,f ,re-,/au ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,com+ ,,=? ,,f ,,re-,,/au47#gh7 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! ,great ,god :o make? 8 light4 ,i h come to !e1 ,o ,osiris1 & ,i (f] praise unto !e4 ,i am pure f ! issues :i* are c>ri$ away f !e4 ,?y "n is made 9 ,re-/au1 & ?y p[] is 9 ,abtu 7,abydos74 ,?\ art rais$ up1 !n1 ,o ,osiris1 & ?\ goe/ r\nd ab\t ?r\gh heav5 ) ,r1 & ?\ looke/ ^u ! g5]ations ( m51 ,o ?\ ,"o :o circle/1 ?\ ,r4 ,behold1 v]ily1 ,i h said unto !e1 ,o ,osiris1 #8,i am ! spiritual body ( ! ,god1' & ,i say1 #8,let x come to pass t ,i %all nev] be repuls$ be=e !e1 ,o ,osiris4' 0 ,! foll[+ is ! *apt] 9 a full] =m37#gi7 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,kn[+ ,,! ,,"n ,,( ,,osiris ,,& ,,( ,,ent]+ ,,into ,,& ,,( ,,go+ ,,out ,,f ,,re-,,/au ,,9 ,,all ,,! ,,=ms ,,:]e9 ,,he ,,wille? ,,to ,,come ,,=?47#hj7 ,! scribe ,mes-em-net]1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am ! ,great ,"n :o make? 8 light4 ,i h come to !e1 ,o ,osiris1 & ,i (f] praise unto !e4 ,i am pure f ! issues :i* are c>ri$ away f !e4 ,?y "n ha? be5 made 9 ,re-/au :5 x ha? fall5 !re94 ,homage to !e1 ,o ,osiris1 9 ?y /r5g? & 9 ?y p[]1 ?\ ha/ obta9$ ! ma/]y 9 ,re-/au4 ,?\ art rais$ up1 ,o ,osiris1 9 ?y might & 9 ?y p[]1 ?\ art rais$ up1 ,o ,osiris1 & ?y might is 9 ,re-/au1 & ?y p[] is 9 ,abtu 7,abydos74 ,?\ goe/ r\nd ab\t ?r\gh heav51 & ?\ saile/ be=e ,r1 & ?\ looke/ ^u ! g5]ations ( m51 ,o ?\ ,be+ :o circle/1 ?\ ,r4 ,behold1 v]ily1 ,i h said unto !e1 ,o ,osiris1 #8,i am ! spiritual body ( ! ,god1' & ,i say1 #8,let x come to pass t ,i %all nev] be repuls$ be=e !e1 ,o ,osiris4' 0 ,( ,go+ ,ab\t ,9 ,! ,und]world ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #i74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,go+ ,,9 ,,aft] ,,com+ ,,=? ,,f ,,! ,,und]world4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,op5 unto me8 ,:o !n art ?\8 ,:i!r goe/ ?\8 ,:at is ?y "n8 ,i am "o ( y1 #8,assembl] ( ,s\ls' is ! "n ( my boat2 #8,mak+ ! hair to /& on end' is ! "n ( ! o>s2 #8,wat*ful "o' is ! "n ( its b[s2 #8,evil is x' is ! "n ( ! rudd]2 #8,/e]+ /raight = ! middle' is ! "n ( ! ,mt*abet2 s likewise ! boat is a type ( my sail+ onw>d to ! pool4 ,let !re be giv5 unto me vessels ( milk1 toge!r ) cakes1 & loaves ( bread1 & cups ( dr9k1 & pieces ( meat 9 ! ,temple ( ,anpu10 or 7z o!rs say71 8,grant ?\ me ^! ?+s :olly4 ,let x be s done unto me t ,i may ent] 9 l a hawk1 & t ,i may come =? l ! ,b5nu bird1 & l ! ,morn+ ,/>4 ,let me make my pa? s t ,i may g 9 peace into ! beautiful ,am5tet1 & let ! ,lake ( ,osiris be m9e4 ,let me make my pa?1 & let me ent] 91 & let me adore ,osiris1 ! ,"l ( life40 ,( ,ent]+ ,into ,! ,great ,h\se ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,ent]+ ,,into ,,! ,,great ,,h\se4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,?o?4 ,i am ,?o?1 :o h weigh$ ! two div9e ,fight]s 7i4e41 ,horus & ,set71 ,i h de/roy$ _! w>f>e & ,i h dim9i%$ _! wail+s4 ,i h deliv]$ ! ,atu fi% 9 8 turn+ back1 & ,i h p]=m$ t :i* ?\ did/ ord] conc]n+ him1 & aft]w>d ,i lay d[n )9 my eye4 ,i am he :o ha? be5 )\t opposition4 ,i h come2 d ?\ look ^u me 9 ! ,temple ( ,nem-hra 7or ,uhem-hra74 ,i give comm&s 9 ! words ( ! div9e ag$ ones1 &1 moreov]1 ,i guide = !e ! less] deities40 ,( ,ent]+ ,! ,pres5ce ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #aj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,go+ ,,into ,,! ,,pres5ce ,,( ,,! ,,div9e ,,sov]eign ,,pr9ces ,,( ,,osiris4 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,my s\l ha? built = me a habitation 9 ! city ( ,tattu2 ,i s[ se$ 9 ! city ( ,pe1 & ,i pl\gh my field ) my labor]s7871 & = ?is reason my palm tree is l ,amsu4 ,t :i* is an abom9ation unto me1 t :i* is an abom9ation unto me ,i %all n eat4 ,t :i* is an abom9ation unto me1 t :i* is an abom9ation unto me is fil?4 ,i %all n eat !re(2 by sepul*ral meals & food ,i %all n be de/roy$4 ,! abom9able ?+ ,i %all n take into my h&s1 ,i %all n walk ^u x 9 my s&als1 because my cakes are made ( :ite gra91 & my ale is made ( r$ gra91 & behold1 ! ,sektet boat & ! ,mtet boat br+ !m to me1 & ,i eat !re( "u ! bran*es ( ! trees1 ! beautiful arms ( :i* ,i "k4 ,oh1 let spl5dor be prep>$ = me ) ! :ite cr[n :i* is lift$ up ^u me by ! uri-goddesses4 ,hail1 ?\ gu>dian ( ! div9e doors ( ! god ,sehetep-taui 7i4e41 #8he :o make? ! _w to be at peace'71 br+ ?\ to me t ( :i* !y make sepul*ral meals2 grant ?\ t ,i may lift up ! bran*es7874 ,may ! god ( light op5 to me 8 arms1 & may ! company ( ! gods keep sil5ce :ile ! d5iz5s ( heav5 talk ) ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant4 ,i am ! lead] ( ! he>ts ( ! gods :i* /r5g!n me1 & ,i am a mighty "o among ! div9e be+s4 ,if any god or any goddess %all come =? aga9/ me he %all be judg$ by ! ance/ors ( ! ye> :o live ^u he>ts & :o make787 cakes787 = me1 & ,osiris %all dev\r him at 8 com+ =? f ,abtu 7,abydos74 ,he %all be judg$ by ! ance/ors ( ,r1 & he %all be judg$ by ! ,god ( ,light :o clo!? heav5 among ! div9e pr9ces4 ,i %all h bread 9 my m\? at /at$ seasons1 & ,i %all ent] 9 be=e ! gods ,ahiu4 ,he %all speak ) me1 & ,i %all speak ) ! foll[]s ( ! gods4 ,i %all speak ) ! ,disk & ,i %all speak ) ! d5iz5s ( heav54 ,i %all put ! t]ror ( myself into ! blackness ( night :i* is 9 ! goddess ,meh-urt1 :o is ne> him t dwelle? 9 might4 ,& behold1 ,i %all be !re ) ,osiris4 ,my condition ( complet5ess %all be 8 condition ( complet5ess among ! div9e pr9ces4 ,i %all speak unto him ) ! words ( m51 & he %all repeat unto me ! words ( ! gods4 ,a khu :o is equipp$ ) p[] %all come47#ha7 ,i am a khu :o is equipp$ ) p[]2 ,i am equipp$ ) ! p[] ( all ! khus1 be+ ! =m ( ! ,shu 7i4e41 spiritual bodies7 ( ,annu1 ,tattu1 ,sut5-h551 ,abtu1 ,apu1 & ,s5nu47#hb7 ,! ,osiris ,auf-nkh is victori\s ov] e god & e goddess :o are hidd5 9 ,net]-kh]tet407#hc7 ,! ,introduction ,to ,maati ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #cj74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,ent]+ ,,into ,,! ,,hall ,,( ,,d\ble ,,ma,,ti2 ,a ,,hymn ,,( ,,praise ,,to ,,osiris1 ,,! ,,gov]nor ,,( ,,am5tet4 ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i h come1 & ,i h drawn nigh to see ?y beauties2 my h&s are rais$ 9 adoration ( ?y "n #8,"r & ,tru?4' ,i came & ,i drew nigh unto ! place :]e ! acacia-tree gr[e? n1 :]e ! tree ?ick ) leaves exi/e? n1 & :]e ! gr\nd yielde? nei!r h]b nor grass4 ,!n ,i ent]$ into ! hidd5 place1 & ,i spake ) ! god ,set1 & my protector787 advanc$ to me1 & 8 face 0 clo!d 7or cov]$71 & he fell ^u ! hidd5 ?+s4 ,he ent]$ into ! ,temple ( ,osiris1 & he look$ ^u ! hidd5 ?+s :i* 7 !re92 & ! sov]eign *iefs ( ! pylons 7 9 ! =m ( khus4 ,& ! god ,anpu spake to ^? :o 7 on bo? sides ( him ) ! spee* ( a man z he came f ,ta-m]a27#hd7 he kn[e? our pa?s & our cities4 ,i make (f]+s7871 & ,i smell ! odor ( him z if he 7 "o among y1 & ,i say unto him1 ,i am ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 triumphant 9 peace1 triumphant6 ,i h come1 & 7,i7 h drawn nigh to see ! great gods1 & ,i fe$ ^u ! (f]+s :i* are among _! food4 ,i h be5 to ! bord]s ( ! t]ritory ( ,ba-neb-,tettet 7i4e41 ! #8,s\l1 ! "l ( ,tattu1' or ,osiris71 & he ha? caus$ me to come =? l a ,b5nu bird1 & to utt] words4 ,i h be5 9 ! wat] ( ! /ream1 & ,i h made (f]+s ( inc5se4 ,i h guid$ myself to ! ,%5tet tree ( ! div9e *ildr54 ,i h be5 9 ,abu 7or ,abu1 i4e41 ,elephant9e87 9 ! ,temple ( ! goddess ,satet4 ,i h subm]g$ ! boat ( m9e enemies :ile ,i myself h sail$ ov] ! ,lake 9 ! ,ne%met boat4 ,i h se5 ! ,shu 7i4e41 ! spiritual bodies7 9 ! city ( ,qem-ur4 ,i h be5 9 ! city ( ,tattu1 & ,i h br\ght myself to sil5ce !re94 ,i h caus$ ! god to h ! ma/]y ov] 8 two feet4 ,i h be5 9 ! ,temple ( ,tep-tu-f 7i4e41 #8he t is on 8 hill1' or ,anubis71 & ,i h se5 him t is "l ( ! div9e temple4 ,i h ent]$ into ! ,temple ( ,osiris1 & ,i h array$ myself 9 ! app>el ( him t is !re94 ,i h ent]$ into ,re-/au1 & ,i h se5 ! hidd5 ?+s :i* are !re94 ,i 0 %r\d$ !re91 b ,i f\nd a way = myself4 ,i h gone into ! city ( ,an-a>ret-f 7i4e41 ! place :]e no?+ gr[e?71 & ,i cov]$ my nak$ness ) ! g>m5ts :i* 7 !re94 ,!re 0 giv5 unto me ! nti ungu5t su* z wom5 use1 along ) ! p[d] ( human be+s4 ,v]ily ,sut787 ha? spok5 unto me ! ?+s :i* conc]n himself1 & ,i said1 #8,let ?y weigh+ be 9787 u4' 0 8,! ,maje/y ( ! god ,anpu sai?1 #8,kn[e/ ?\ ! "n ( ?is door s z to decl>e x unto me8' ,& ,osiris1 ! scribe ,ani1 triumphant 9 peace1 triumphant6 sai?1 #8,de/roy] ( ! god ,%u' is ! "n ( ?is door4 ,! ,maje/y ( ! god ,anpu sai?1 #8,kn[e/ ?\ ! "n ( ! upp] leaf & ( ! l[] leaf8' #8,"l ( ,mat ^u 8 two feet' is ! "n ( ! upp] leaf1 & #8,"l ( tw(old /r5g?1 ! subdu] ( cattle1' is ! "n ( ! l[] leaf4 ,! ,maje/y ( ! god ,anpu sai?1 #8,s9ce ?\ kn[e/ pass on1 ,o ,osiris ! scribe1 ! tell] ( ! div9e (f]+s ( all ! gods ( ,!bes1 ,ani1 triumphant1 ! "l ( rev]5ce4' 0 ,! ,introduction ,to ,maati ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #ajdgg1 %eet #bb74 ,,! ,,foll[+ ,,%all ,,be ,,said ,,:5 ,,! ,,ov]se] ,,( ,,! ,,palace1 ,,! ,,*ancellor-,,9-,,*ief1 ,,nu1 ,,triumphant1 ,,come? ,,=? ,,into ,,! ,,hall ,,( ,,d\ble ,,ma,,ti7#he7 ,,s ,,t ,,he ,,may ,,be ,,sep>at$ ,,f ,,e ,,s9 ,,:i* ,,he ,,ha? ,,done ,,& ,,may ,,behold ,,! ,,faces ,,( ,,! ,,gods4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,great ,god1 ?\ ,"l ( ,d\ble ,mati1 ,i h come to !e1 ,o my ,"l1 & ,i h br\ght myself hi!r t ,i may behold ?y beauties4 ,i "k !e1 & ,i "k ?y "n1 & ,i "k ! "ns ( ! two & =ty gods :o exi/ ) !e 9 ?is ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 :o live z w>d]s ( s9n]s & :o fe$ ^u _! blood on ! day :5 ! lives ( m5 are tak5 into acc\nt 9 ! pres5ce ( ! god ,un-nef]2 9 tru? #8,rekhti-m]ti-neb-,mati' 7i4e41 #8tw9-si/]s ) two eyes1 ladies ( d\ble ,mati'7 is ?y "n4 ,9 tru? ,i h come to !e1 & ,i h br\ght ,mat 7i4e41 "r & tru?7 to !e1 & ,i h de/roy$ wick$ness = !e4 ,i h n done evil to mank9d4 ,i h n oppress$ ! memb]s ( my family1 ,i h n wr\ght evil 9 ! place ( "r & tru?4 ,i h _h no k ( wor?less m54 ,i h n wr\ght evil4 ,i h n made to be ! fir/ consid]ation ( ea* day t excessive labor %\ld be p]=m$ = me4 ,i h n br\ght =w>d my "n = exaltation to honors4 ,i h n ill-treat$ s]vants4 ,i h n ?\ght scorn ( ,god4 ,i h n defraud$ ! oppress$ "o ( 8 prop]ty47#hf7 ,i h n done t :i* is an abom9ation unto ! gods4 ,i h n caus$ h>m to be done to ! s]vant by 8 *ief4 ,i h n caus$ pa94 ,i h made no man to suff] hung]4 ,i h made no "o to weep4 ,i h done no murd]4 ,i h n giv5 ! ord] = murd] to be done = me4 ,i h n inflict$ pa9 ^u mank9d4 ,i h n defraud$ ! temples ( _! oblations4 ,i h n purlo9$ ! cakes ( ! gods4 ,i h n c>ri$ (f ! cakes (f]$ to ! khus4 ,i h n committ$ =nication4 ,i h n pollut$ myself 9 ! holy places ( ! god ( my city17#hg7 nor dim9i%$ f ! bu%el4 ,i h nei!r add$ to nor fil*$ away l&4 ,i h n encroa*$ ^u ! fields ( o!rs4 ,i h n add$ to ! weights ( ! scales to *eat ! sell]4 ,i h n misread ! po9t] ( ! scales to *eat ! buy]4 ,i h n c>ri$ away ! milk f ! m\?s ( *ildr54 ,i h n driv5 away ! cattle :i* 7 ^u _! pa/ures4 ,i h n sn>$ ! fea!r$ f[l ( ! pres]ves ( ! gods4 ,i h n caught fi% ) bait made ( fi% ( _! k9d4 ,i h n turn$ back ! wat] at ! "t :5 x %\ld fl[4 ,i h n cut a cutt+ 9 a canal ( runn+ wat]4 ,i h n ext+ui%$ a fire 7or light7 :5 x %\ld burn4 ,i h n violat$ ! times7#hh7 ( (f]+ ! *os5 meat-(f]+s4 ,i h n driv5 (f ! cattle f ! prop]ty ( ! gods4 ,i h n repuls$ ,god 9 8 manife/ations4 ,i am pure4 ,i am pure4 ,i am pure4 ,i am pure4 ,my purity is ! purity ( t great ,b5nu :i* is 9 ! city ( ,sut5-h55 7,h]acleopolis71 =1 behold1 ,i am ! nose ( ! ,god ( ! w9ds1 :o make? all mank9d to live on ! day :5 ! ,eye 7,ut*at7 ( ,r is full 9 ,annu 7,heliopolis7 at ! end ( ! second mon?7#hi7 ( ! season ,p]t 7i4e41 ! season ( gr[+7 9 ! pres5ce ( ! div9e "l ( ?is e>?47#ij7 ,i h se5 ! ,eye ( ,r :5 x 0 full 9 ,annu1 !re=e let n evil befall me 9 ?is l& & 9 ?is ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 because ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k ! "ns ( ^! gods :o are !re9 & :o are ! foll[]s ( ! great god407#ia7 ,! ,negative ,confession ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #i1ijj1 %eet #cj74 ,! scribe ,nebs5i1 triumphant1 sai?3 #a4 8,hail1 ?\ ^: /rides are long1 :o come/ =? f ,annu 7,heliopolis71 ,i h n done iniquity4 #b4 8,hail1 ?\ :o art embrac$ by flame1 :o come/ =? f ,kh]-ba17#ib7 ,i h n robb$ ) viol5ce4 #c4 8,hail1 ?\ div9e ,nose 7,f5ti71 :o come/ =? f ,khem5nu 7,h]mopolis71 ,i h n done viol5ce to any man4 #d4 8,hail1 ?\ :o eate/ %ades1 :o come/ =? f ! place :]e ! ,nile rise?17#ic7 ,i h n committ$ !ft4 #e4 8,hail1 ,neha-hu17#id7 :o come/ =? f ,re-/au1 ,i h n sla9 man or woman4 #f4 8,hail1 ?\ d\ble ,lion-god1 :o come/ =? f heav51 ,i h n made light ! bu%el4 #g4 8,hail1 ?\ ^: two eyes are l fl9t17#ie7 :o come/ =? f ,sekhem 7,letopolis71 ,i h n act$ deceitfully4 #h4 8,hail1 ?\ ,flame1 :o come/ =? z ?\ goe/ back1 ,i h n purlo9$ ! ?+s :i* belong unto ,god4 #i4 8,hail1 ?\ ,cru%] ( bones1 :o come/ =? f ,sut5-h55 7,h]acleopolis71 ,i h n utt]$ falsehood4 #aj4 8,hail1 ?\ :o make/ ! flame to wax /rong1 :o come/ =? f ,het-ka-,ptah 7,memphis71 ,i h n c>ri$ away food4 #aa4 8,hail1 ,q]ti1 7i4e41 ! two s\rces ( ! ,nile71 :o come =? f ,am5tet1 ,i h n utt]$ evil words4 #ab4 8,hail1 ?\ ^: tee? %9e1 :o come/ =? f ,ta-%e 7i4e41 ! ,fayym71 ,i h attack$ no man4 #ac4 8,hail1 ?\ :o do/ consume blood1 :o come/ =? f ! h\se ( slaught]1 ,i h n kill$ ! bea/s :i* are ! prop]ty ( ,god4 #ad4 8,hail1 ?\ :o do/ consume ! entrails1 :o come/ =? f ! mbet *amb]1 ,i h n act$ deceitfully4 #ae4 8,hail1 ?\ god ( ,"r & ,tru?1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( d\ble ,mati1 ,i h n laid wa/e ! l&s :i* h be5 pl\gh$7874 #af4 8,hail1 ?\ :o goe/ backw>d1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,ba/ 7,buba/is71 ,i h nev] pri$ into matt]s to make mis*ief4 #ag4 8,hail1 ,aati1 :o come/ =? f ,annu 7,heliopolis71 ,i h n set my m\? 9 motion aga9/ any man4 #ah4 8,hail1 ?\ :o art d\bly evil1 :o come/ =? f ! nome ( ,ati17#if7 ,i h n giv5 way to wra? conc]n+ myself )\t a cause4 #ai4 8,hail1 ?\ s]p5t ,uamemti1 :o come/ =? f ! h\se ( slaught]1 ,i h n defil$ ! wife ( a man4 #bj4 8,hail1 ?\ :o looke/ ^u :at is br\ght to him1 :o come/ =? f ! ,temple ( ,amsu1 ,i h n committ$ any s9 aga9/ purity4 #ba4 8,hail1 ,*ief ( ! div9e ,pr9ces1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,nehatu17#ig7 ,i h n /ruck fe> into any man4 #bb4 8,hail1 ,khemiu 7i4e41 ,de/roy]71 :o come/ =? f ! ,lake ( ,kaui1 ,i h n encroa*$ ^u sacr$ times & seasons4 #bc4 8,hail1 ?\ :o ord]e/ spee*1 :o come/ =? f ,urit1 ,i h n be5 a man ( ang]4 #bd4 8,hail1 ?\ ,*ild1 :o come/ =? f ! ,lake ( ,heq-t17#ih7 ,i h n made myself deaf to ! words ( "r & tru?4 #be4 8,hail1 ?\ dispos] ( spee*1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,unes17#ii7 ,i h n /irr$ up /rife4 #bf4 8,hail1 ,ba/i1 :o come/ =? f ! ,secret city1 ,i h made no man to weep4 #bg4 8,hail1 ?\ ^: face is turn$ backw>d1 :o come/ =? f ! ,dwell+1 ,i h n committ$ acts ( impurity1 nei!r h ,i la9 ) m54 #bh4 8,hail1 ,leg ( fire1 :o come/ =? f ,akhekhu1 ,i h n eat5 my he>t47#ajj7 #bi4 8,hail1 ,k5emti1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,k5emet1 ,i h abus$ no man4 #cj4 8,hail1 ?\ :o br+e/ ?9e (f]+1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,sau 7,sas71 ,i h n act$ ) viol5ce4 #ca4 8,hail1 ?\ god ( faces1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,t*efet1 ,i h n judg$ ha/ily4 #cb4 8,hail1 ?\ :o give/ k1 :o come/ =? f ,un?1 ,i h n 444 & ,i h n tak5 v5geance ^u ! god4 #cc4 8,hail1 ?\ "l ( two horns1 :o come/ =? f ,satiu1 ,i h n multipli$ my spee* ov]mu*4 #cd4 8,hail1 ,nef]-,tem1 :o come/ =? f ,het-ka-,ptah 7,memphis71 ,i h n act$ ) deceit1 & ,i h n work$ wick$ness4 #ce4 8,hail1 ,tem-,sep1 :o come/ =? f ,tattu1 ,i h n utt]$ curses on ! k+4 #cf4 8,hail1 ?\ ^: he>t do? labor1 :o come/ =? f ! city ( ,tebti1 ,i h n f\l$787 wat]4 #cg4 8,hail1 ,ahi ( ! wat]1 :o come/ =? f ,nu1 ,i h n made haughty my voice4 #ch4 8,hail1 ?\ :o give/ comm&s to mank9d1 :o come/ =? f ,sau7871 ,i h n curs$ ! god4 #ci4 8,hail1 ,neheb-nef]t1 :o come/ =? f ! ,lake ( ,nef]7871 ,i h n behav$ ) insol5ce4 #dj4 8,hail1 ,neheb-kau1 :o come/ =? f ?y city1 ,i h n s\ght = di/9ctions4 #da4 8,hail1 ?\ ^: head is holy1 :o come/ =? f ?y habitations1 ,i h n increas$ my weal?1 except ) su* ?+s z are ju/ly m9e own possessions4 #db4 8,hail1 ?\ :o br+e/ ?9e own arm1 :o come/ =? f ,auk]t 7und]world71 ,i h n ?\ght scorn ( ! god :o is 9 my city40 ,address ,to ,! ,gods ,( ,! ,und]world ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bd74 ,,!n ,,%all ,,! ,,he>t ,,:i* ,,is ,,righte\s ,,& ,,s9less ,,say37#aja7 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to y1 ,o ye gods :o dwell 9 ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 "k y1 & ,i "k y\r names4 ,let me n fall "u y\r knives ( slaught]1 & br+ ye n =w>d my wick$ness unto ! god 9 ^: tra9 ye are2 & let n evil hap come ^u me by y\r means4 ,oh1 decl>e ye me "r & true 9 ! pres5ce ( ,neb-er-t*]1 because ,i h done t :i* is "r & true 9 ,ta-m]a 7,egypt74 ,i h n curs$ ,god1 & let n evil hap come ^u me ?r\gh ! k+ :o dwelle? 9 my day4 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gods1 :o dwell 9 ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 :o are )\t evil 9 y\r bodies1 & :o live ^u "r & tru?1 & :o fe$ y\rselves ^u "r & tru? 9 ! pres5ce ( ! god ,horus1 :o dwelle? 9 8 div9e ,disk3 deliv] ye me f ! god ,baba :o fe$e? ^u ! entrails ( ! mighty ones ^u ! day ( ! great judgm5t4 ,oh1 grant ye t ,i may come to y1 = ,i h n committ$ faults1 ,i h n s9n$1 ,i h n done evil1 ,i h n borne false witness2 !re=e let no?+ evil be done unto me4 ,i live ^u "r & tru?1 & ,i fe$ ^u "r & tru?4 ,i h p]=m$ ! comm&m5ts ( m5 z well z ! ?+s :]eat are gratifi$ ! gods1 ,i h made ! gods to be at peace ) me by do+ t :i* is 8 w4 ,i h giv5 bread to ! hungry man1 & wat] to ! ?ir/y man1 & app>el to ! nak$ man1 & a boat to ! %ipwreck$ m>9]4 ,i h made holy (f]+s to ! gods1 & sepul*ral meals to ! ,khus4 ,be ye !n my deliv]]s1 be ye !n my protectors1 & make ye n accusation aga9/ me 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great god4 ,i am clean ( m\? & clean ( h&s2 !re=e let x be said unto me by ^? :o %all behold me1 #8,come 9 peace2 come 9 peace1' = ,i h he>d t mighty ^w :i* ! spiritual bodies 7shu77#ajb7 spake unto ! ,cat 9 ! ,h\se ( ,hapt-re4 ,i h be5 made to give evid5ce be=e ! god ,hra-f-ha-f 7i4e41 he ^: face is beh9d him71 & he ha? giv5 a decision conc]n+ me4 ,i h se5 ! ?+s ov] :i* ! p]sea tree spreade? its bran*es )9 ,re-/au4 ,i am he :o ha? (f]$ up pray]s to ! gods & :o kn[e? _! p]sons4 ,i h come & ,i h advanc$ to make ! decl>ation ( "r & tru?1 & to set ! balance ^u :at supporte? x )9 ! region ( ,auk]t4 ,hail1 ?\ :o art exalt$ ^u ?y /&>d1 ?\ "l ( ! ,atefu cr[n1 ^: "n is proclaim$ z #8,"l ( ! w9ds1' deliv] ?\ me f ?y div9e mess5g]s :o cause dire de$s to happ51 & :o cause calamities to come into be+1 & :o are )\t cov]+s = _! faces1 = ,i h done t :i* is "r & true = ! ,"l ( "r & tru?4 ,i h purifi$ myself & my brea/ ) libations1 & my h9d] p>ts ) ! ?+s :i* make clean1 & my inn] p>ts h be5 9 ! ,pool ( ,"r & ,tru?4 ,!re is no s+le memb] ( m9e :i* lacke? "r & tru?4 ,i h be5 purifi$ 9 ! ,pool ( ! ,s\?1 & ,i h re/$ 9 ! nor!rn city :i* is 9 ! ,field ( ! ,gras%opp]s1 :]e9 ! div9e sailors ( ,r ba! at ! second h\r ( ! night & at ! ?ird h\r ( ! day4 ,& ! he>ts ( ! gods are gratifi$787 aft] !y h pass$ ?r\gh x1 :e!r x be by night1 or :e!r x be by day1 & !y say unto me1 #8,let ?yself come =w>d4' ,& !y say unto me1 #8,:o1 !n1 art ?\8' ,& !y say unto me1 #8,:at is ?y "n8' #8,i am he :o is equipp$ "u ! fl[]s & ,i am ! dwell] 9 8 olive-tree1' is my "n4 ,& !y say unto me /raightway1 #8,pass ?\ on'2 & ,i pass$ on by ?y city to ! nor? ( ! olive-tree4 ,:at1 !n1 did/ ?\ see !re8 ,! leg & ! ?igh4 ,:at1 !n1 did/ ?\ say unto !m8 ,let me see rejoic+s 9 ^? l&s ( ! ,t5khu47#ajc7 ,& :at did !y give unto !e8 ,a flame ( fire & a tablet 7or sceptre7 ( cry/al4 ,:at1 !n1 did/ ?\ d !re)8 ,i buri$ !m by ! furr[ ( ,mnat z #8?+s = ! night4' ,:at1 !n1 did/ ?\ f9d by ! furr[ ( ,mnat8 ,a sceptre ( fl9t1 ! "n ( :i* is #8,giv] ( w9ds4' ,:at1 !n1 did/ ?\ d to ! flame ( fire & ! tablet 7or sceptre7 ( cry/al aft] ?\ had/ buri$ !m8 ,i utt]$ words ov] !m 9 ! furr[1 & ,i dug !m out !refrom27#ajd7 ,i ext+ui%$ ! fire1 & ,i broke ! tablet 7or sceptre71 & ,i creat$ a pool ( wat]4 #8,come1 !n1' !y say1 #8& ent] 9 ?r\gh ! door ( ?is ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 = ?\ kn[e/ u4' 0 8 #8,we w n let !e ent] 9 ?r\gh u1' say ! bolts ( ! door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ u our names2' #8,tongue ( ! ,balance ( ! place ( "r & tru?' is y\r "n4 #8,i w n let !e ent] 9 by me1' sai? ! "r l9tel ( ! door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,balance ( ! support ( "r & tru?' is ?y "n4 #8,i w n let !e ent] 9 by me1' sai? ! left l9tel ( ! door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,balance ( w9e' is ?y "n4 #8,i w n let !e pass ov] me1' sai? ! ?re%old ( ?is door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,ox ( ! god ,seb' is ?y "n4 #8,i w n op5 unto !e1' sai? ! fa/5+ ( ?is door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,fle% ( 8 "m' is ?y "n4 #8,i w n op5 unto !e1' sai? ! socket ( ! fa/5+ ( ! door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,liv+ eye ( ! god ,sebek1 ! "l ( ,bakhau1' is ?y "n4 #8,i w n op5 unto !e & ,i w n let !e ent] 9 by me1' sai? ! gu>dian ( ! leaf ( ?is door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,elb[ ( ! god ,%u :5 he place? himself to protect ,osiris' is ?y "n4 #8,we w n let !e ent] 9 by u1' say ! po/s ( ?is door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ u our names2' #8,*ildr5 ( ! uri-goddesses' is y\r "n47#aje7 #8,?\ kn[e/ u1' !y say1 #8pass on1 !re=e1 by u4' 8 #8,i w n let !e tread ^u me1' sai? ! floor ( ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 #8because ,i am sil5t & ,i am holy1 & because ,i d n "k ! "ns ( ?y two feet :]e) ?\ w\ld/ walk ^u me2 !re=e tell !m to me4' #8,travell]787 ( ! god ,khas' is ! "n ( my "r foot1 & #8,/aff ( ! goddess ,ha?or' is ! "n ( my left foot4 #8,?\ kn[e/ me1' x sai?1 #8pass on !re=e ov] me4' 0 8 #8,i w n make m5tion ( !e1' sai? ! gu>dian ( ! door ( ?is ,hall ( d\ble ,mati1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n2' #8,disc]n] ( he>ts & se>*] ( ! re9s' is ?y "n4 #8,n[ w ,i make m5tion ( !e to ! god4 ,b :o is ! god t dwelle? 9 8 h\r8 ,speak ?\ x' 7i4e41 8 "n74 ,mau-,taui 7i4e41 he :o keepe? ! record ( ! two l&s7 is 8 "n4 #8,:o !n is ,mau-,taui8' ,he is ,?o?4 #8,come1' sai? ,?o?4 #8,b :y ha/ ?\ come8' ,i h come1 & ,i press =w>d t ,i may be m5tion$4 ,:at n[ is ?y condition8 ,i1 ev5 ,i1 am purifi$ f evil ?+s1 & ,i am protect$ f ! baleful de$s ( ^? :o live 9 _! days2 & ,i am n among !m4 #8,n[ w ,i make m5tion ( !e to ! god4'7#ajf7 #8,tell me n[1 :o is he7#ajg7 ^: heav5 is ( fire1 ^: walls are surm\nt$ by liv+ uri1 & ! floor ( ^: h\se is a /ream ( wat]8 ,:o is he8 ,i say4' ,x is ,osiris4 #8,come =w>d1 !n3 v]ily ?\ %alt be m5tion$ to him4 ,?y cakes %all come f ! ,eye ( ,r1 & ?9e ale %all come f ! ,eye ( ,r1 & ! sepul*ral meals :i* %all be br\ght to !e ^u e>? %all come f ! ,eye ( ,r4 ,?is ha? be5 decre$ = ! ,osiris ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant4' 0 7,,! ,,mak+ ,,( ,,! ,,repres5tation ,,( ,,:at ,,%all ,,happ5 ,,9 ,,?is ,,hall ,,( ,,d\ble ,,maati47 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,said ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,aft] ,,he ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,cleans$ ,,& ,,purifi$1 ,,& ,,:5 ,,he ,,is ,,array$ ,,9 ,,app>el1 ,,& ,,is ,,%od ,,) ,,:ite ,,lea!r ,,s&als1 ,,& ,,8 ,,eyes ,,h ,,be5 ,,pa9t$ ,,) ,,antimony1 ,,& ,,8 ,,body ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,ano9t$ ,,) ,,ungu5t ,,( ,,anti1 ,,& ,,:5 ,,he ,,(f]e? ,,ox51 ,,& ,,fea!r$ ,,f[l1 ,,& ,,inc5se1 ,,& ,,cakes1 ,,& ,,ale1 ,,& ,,g>d5 ,,h]bs4 ,,&1 ,,behold1 ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,draw ,a ,,repres5tation ,,( ,,?is ,,9 ,,color ,,^u ,a ,,new ,,tile ,,m\ld$ ,,f ,,e>? ,,^u ,,:i* ,,nei!r ,a ,,pig ,,nor ,,o!r ,,animals ,,h ,,trodd54 ,,& ,,if ,,?\ ,,doe/ ,,?is ,,book ,,^u ,,x ,,9 ,,writ+1 ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,%all ,,fl\ri%1 ,,& ,,8 ,,*ildr5 ,,%all ,,fl\ri%1 ,,& ,,8 ,,"n ,,%all ,,nev] ,,fall ,,into ,,oblivion1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,z ,,"o ,,:o ,,fille? 7,i4,e41 ,,satisfie?7 ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,! ,,k+ ,,& ,,( ,,8 ,,pr9ces1 ,,& ,,bread1 ,,& ,,cakes1 ,,& ,,sweetmeats1 ,,& ,,w9e1 ,,& ,,pieces ,,( ,,fle% ,,%all ,,be ,,giv5 ,,unto ,,him ,,^u ,,! ,,alt> ,,( ,,! ,,great ,,god2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,be ,,turn$ ,,back ,,at ,,any ,,door ,,9 ,,am5tet1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,br\ght ,,9 ,,along ,,) ,,! ,,k+s ,,( ,,upp] ,,& ,,l[] ,,egypt1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,9 ,,! ,,tra9 ,,( ,,osiris7#ajh7 ,,cont9ually ,,& ,,regul>ly ,,=ev]4 ,( ,! ,h\r ,apes7#aji7 ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bd74 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 ! son ( ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,am5-hetep1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ye f\r apes :o sit 9 ! b[s ( ! boat ( ,r1 :o convey "r & tru? to ,neb-er-t*]1 :o sit 9 judgm5t on my mis]y & on my /r5g?1 :o make ! gods to re/ cont5t$ by means ( ! flame ( y\r m\?s1 :o (f] holy (f]+s to ! gods & sepul*ral meals to ! khus1 :o live ^u "r & tru?1 & :o fe$ ^u "r & tru? ( he>t1 :o are )\t deceit & fraud1 & to :om wick$ness is an abom9ation1 d ye away ) my evil de$s1 & put ye away my s9 :i* des]v$ /ripes ^u e>?1 & de/roy ye any evil :atsoev] t belonge? unto me17#aaj7 & let !re be no ob/acle :atsoev] on my "p t[>d y4 ,oh1 grant ye t ,i may make my way ?r\gh ! und]world 7ammehet71 let me ent] into ,re-/au1 let me pass ?r\gh ! hidd5 pylons ( ,am5tet4 ,oh1 grant t !re may be giv5 to me cakes1 & ale1 & sweetmeats7871 ev5 z !y are giv5 to ! liv+ khus1 & grant t ,i may ent] 9 & come =? f ,re-/au40 8,! f\r apes make answ]1 say+1 #8,come1 !n1 = we h done away ) ?y wick$ness1 & we h put away ?y s91 along ) ! s9 des]v+ ( /ripes :i* ?\ did/ commit ^u e>?1 & we h de/roy$ all ! evil :i* belong$ to !e ^u ! e>?4 ,ent]1 !re=e1 into ,re-/au1 & pass ?\ ?r\gh ! hidd5 pylons ( ,am5tet1 & !re %all be giv5 unto !e cakes1 & ale1 & sweetmeats7871 & ?\ %alt come =? & ?\ %alt ent] 9 at ?y desire1 ev5 z d ^? khus :o are favor$ ( ! god1 & ?\ %alt be proclaim$ 7or call$7 ea* day 9 ! horizon4' 0 ,( ,! ,praise ,( ,! ,gods ,f ! ,tomb ( ,rameses ,,iv 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #ada2 ,lefbure1 8,tombeau de ,ramss ,,iv10 ,plate #ac74 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,! ,,praise ,,( ,,! ,,gods ,,( ,,! ,,q]ti7#aaa7 ,,:i* ,a ,,man ,,%all ,,recite ,,:5 ,,he ,,come? ,,=? ,,be=e ,,!m ,,to ,,ent] ,,9 ,,to ,,see ,,! ,,god ,,9 ,,! ,,great ,,temple ,,( ,,! ,,und]world4 ,& he %all say3 8,homage to y1 ,o ye gods ( ! ,q]ti1 ye div9e dwell]s 9 ,am5tet6 ,homage to y1 ,o ye gu>dians ( ! doors ( ! und]world1 :o keep w>d ov] ! god1 :o be> & proclaim ! names ( ^? :o come into ! pres5ce ( ! god ,osiris1 & :o hold y\rselves ready1 & :o praise him1 & :o de/roy ! ,enemies ( ,r4 ,oh1 s5d ye =? y\r light & scatt] ye ! d>kness :i* is ab\t y1 & behold ye ! holy & div9e ,mighty ,"o1 ,o ye :o live ev5 z he live?1 & call ye ^u him t dwelle? )9 8 div9e ,disk4 ,lead ye ! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ( ! ,s\?1 7,usr-,mat-,r-setep-en-,am571 ! son ( ! ,sun1 7,r-meses-m]i-,am5-,r-heq-,mat71 ?r\gh y\r doors1 may 8 div9e s\l ent] into y\r hidd5 places1 = he is "o among y1 & he ha? %ot =? calamities ^u ! s]p5t fi5d ,apep1 & he ha? beat5 d[n ! ob/acles :i* ,apep set up 9 ,am5tet4 ,?y ^w ha? prevail$ mightily ov] ?9e enemies1 ,o great ,god1 :o live/ 9 ?y div9e ,disk2 ?y ^w ha? prevail$ mightily ov] ?9e enemies1 ,o ,osiris1 ,gov]nor ( ,am5tet2 ?y ^w ha? prevail$ mightily ov] ?9e enemies 9 heav5 & 9 e>?1 ,o ?\ ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ( ! ,s\?1 7,usr-,mat-,r-setep-en-,am571 ! son ( ! ,sun1 7,r-meses-m]i-,am5-,r-heq-,mat71 & ov] ! sov]eign pr9ces ( e god & ( e goddess1 ,o ,osiris1 ,gov]nor ( ,am5tet2 he ha? utt]$ words 9 ! pres5ce ( ! god 9 ! valley ( ! dead1 & he ha? ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] ! mighty sov]eign pr9ces4 ,hail1 ye doorkeep]s7871 hail1 ye doorkeep]s1 :o gu>d y\r gates1 :o puni% s\ls1 :o dev\r ! bodies ( ! dead1 :o advance ov] !m at _! exam9ation 9 ! places ( de/ruction1 :o give "r & tru? to ! s\l & to ! div9e khu1 ! b5efic5t "o1 ! mighty "o1 ^: ?rone is holy 9 ,ak]t1 :o is end[$ ) s\l l ,r & :o is prais$ l ,osiris1 lead ye along ! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ( ! ,s\?1 7,usr-,mat-,r-setep-en-,am571 ! son ( ! ,sun1 7,r-meses-m]i-,am5-,r-heq-,mat71 unbolt ye = him ! doors1 & op5 ye ! place ( 8 ,q]ti = him4 ,behold1 make ye 8 ^w to triumph ov] 8 enemies1 & inde$ let meat-(f]+s & dr9k-(f]+s be made unto him by ! god ( ! d\ble door1 & let him put on ! nemmes cr[n ( him t dwelle? 9 ! great & hidd5 %r9e4 ,behold ! image ( ,h]u-khuti 7,h>ma*is71 :o is d\bly true1 & :o is ! div9e ,s\l & ! div9e & p]fect ,khu2 he ha? prevail$ ) 8 h&s4 ,! two great & mighty gods cry out to ! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ,s\? 7,usr-,mat-,r-setep-en-,am571 ! son ( ! ,sun1 7,r-meses-m]i-,am5-,r-heq-,mat71 !y rejoice ) him1 !y s+ praises to him & clap _! h&s1 !y accord him _! protection1 & he live?4 ,! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ,s\? 7,usr-,mat-,r-setep-en-,am571 ! son ( ! ,sun1 7,r-meses-m]i-,am5-,r-heq-,mat71 rise? l a liv+ s\l 9 heav54 ,he ha? be5 comm&$ to make 8 trans=mations1 he ha? made himself victori\s be=e ! div9e sov]eign *iefs1 & he ha? made 8 way ?r\gh ! gates ( heav51 & ( e>?1 & ( ! und]world1 ev5 z ha? ,r4 ,! ,k+ ( ! ,nor? & ,s\?1 7,usr-,mat-,r-setep-en-,am571 ! son ( ! ,sun1 7,r-meses-m]i-,am5-,r-heq-,mat71 sai?1 #8,op5 unto me ! gates ( heav51 & ( e>?1 & ( ! und]world1 = ,i am ! div9e s\l ( ,osiris & ,i re/ 9 him1 & let me pass ?r\gh _! halls4 ,let ! gods s+ praises unto me :5 !y see me2 let me ent] & let favor be %[n unto me2 let me come =? & let me be belov$2 & let me g =w>d1 = no defect or failure ha? be5 f\nd cl++ unto me4' 0 ,adoration ,( ,! ,gods ,( ,! ,q]ti ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ptah-mes 7,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #adb74 ,a ,,*apt] ,,to ,,be ,,recit$ ,,on ,,com+ ,,be=e ,,! ,,div9e ,,sov]eign ,,*iefs ,,( ,,osiris ,,to ,,(f] ,,praise ,,unto ,,! ,,gods ,,:o ,,are ,,! ,,guides ,,( ,,! ,,und]world4 ,osiris1 ! *ief scribe & draughtsman1 ,ptah-mes1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to y1 ,o ye gods :o dwell 9 ! ,q]ti1 ye gods :o dwell 9 ,am5tet1 :o keep w>d ov] ! gates ( ! und]world & are ! gu>dians !re(1 :o be> & proclaim ! names ( ^? :o come into ! pres5ce ( ,osiris1 :o praise him & :o de/roy ! enemies ( ,r4 ,oh1 s5d =? y\r light & scatt] ye ! d>kness :i* is ab\t y1 & look ^u ! face ( ,osiris1 ,o ye :o live ev5 z he live?1 & praise ye him t dwelle? 9 8 ,disk1 & lead ye me away f y\r calamities4 ,let me come =? & let me ent] 9 ?r\gh y\r secret places1 = ,i am a mighty pr9ce among y1 = ,i h done away ) evil !re1 & ,i h beat5 d[n ! ob/acles787 :i* h be5 set up 9 ,am5tet4 ,?\ ha/ be5 victori\s ov] ?9e enemies1 ,o ?\ t dwelle/ 9 ?y ,disk2 ?\ ha/ be5 victori\s ov] ?9e enemies1 ,o ,?o?1 :o produce/787 /atutes2 ?\ ha/ be5 victori\s ov] ?9e enemies1 ,o ,osiris1 ! *ief scribe & draughtsman1 ,ptah-mes1 triumphant2 ?\ ha/ be5 triumphant ov] ?9e enemies1 ,o ,osiris1 ?\ ,gov]nor ( ,am5tet1 9 heav5 & ^u e>? 9 ! pres5ce ( ! div9e sov]eign *iefs ( e god & ( e goddess2 & ! food787 ( ,osiris1 ! ,gov]nor ( ,am5tet1 is 9 ! pres5ce ( ! god ^: "n is hidd5 be=e ! great div9e sov]eign *iefs4 ,hail ye gu>dians ( ! doors1 ye gods :o keep w>d ov] _! habitations7871 :o keep ! reckon+ & :o commit s\ls to de/ruction1 :o grant "r & tru? to ! div9e s\l :i* is /abli%$1 :o are )\t evil 9 ! abode ( ,ak]t1 :o are end[$ ) s\l ev5 z is ,r1 & :o are 444 z is ,osiris1 guide ye ,osiris ! *ief scribe1 ! draughtsman1 ,ptah-mes1 triumphant1 op5 ye unto him ! gates ( ! und]world1 & ! upp]mo/ "p ( 8 e/ate & 8 ,q]t4 ,behold1 make ye him to be victori\s ov] 8 enemies1 provide ye him ) ! (f]+s ( ! god ( ! und]world1 make noble ! div9e be+ :o dwelle? 9 ! nemmes cr[n1 ! "l ( ! k ( ,ak]t4 ,behold1 /abli% 444 ?is s\l 9 "r & tru?1 & let x become a p]fect s\l t ha? ga9$ ! ma/]y ) its two h&s4 ,! great & mighty gods cry out1 #8,he ha? gott5 ! victory1' & !y rejoice 9 him1 & !y ascribe praise unto him ) _! h&s1 & !y turn unto him _! faces4 ,! liv+ "o is triumphant1 & is ev5 l a liv+ s\l dwell+ 9 heav51 & he ha? be5 ord]$ to p]=m 8 trans=mations4 ,osiris triumph$ ov] 8 enemies1 & ,osiris1 ! *ief scribe & draughtsman1 ,ptah-mes1 triumphant1 ha? ga9$ ! victory ov] 8 enemies 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great div9e sov]eign *iefs :o dwell 9 heav51 & 9 ! pres5ce ( ! great div9e sov]eign *iefs :o dwell ^u ! e>?40 ,hymn ,( ,praise ,to ,osiris ,f ,lepsius1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bl4 #ea4 ,a ,,hymn ,,( ,,praise ,,to ,,osiris4 ,! ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ,osiris ,un-nef]1 triumphant1 ?\ son ( ,nut1 ?\ fir/-born son ( ,seb1 ?\ mighty "o :o come/ =? f ,nut1 ?\ ,k+ 9 ! city ( ,nifu-ur17#aab7 ?\ ,gov]nor ( ,am5tet1 ?\ "l ( ,abtu 7,abydos71 ?\ "l ( s\ls1 ?\ mighty "o ( /r5g?1 ?\ "l ( ! atef cr[n 9 ,sut5-h551 ?\ "l ( ! div9e =m 9 ! city ( ,nifu-ur1 ?\ "l ( ! tomb1 ?\ mighty "o ( s\ls 9 ,tattu1 ?\ "l ( sepul*ral (f]+s1 ?\ ^: fe/ivals are _m 9 ,tattu4 ,! god ,horus exalte? 8 fa!r 9 e place 7or %r9e71 & he unite? himself unto ! goddess ,isis & unto ! goddess ,neph?ys2 & ! god ,?o? recite? = him ! mighty glorify+s :i* are )9 him1 & :i* come =? f 8 m\?1 & ! he>t ( ,horus is /rong] ?an t ( all ! gods4 ,rise up1 !n1 ,o ,horus1 ?\ son ( ,isis1 & av5ge ?y fa!r ,osiris4 ,hail1 ,o ,osiris1 ,i h come unto !e2 ,i am ,horus & ,i h av5g$ !e1 & ,i fe$ ?is day ^u ! sepul*ral meals ( ox51 & fea!r$ f[l1 & ^u all ! beautiful ?+s (f]$ unto ,osiris4 ,rise up1 !n1 ,o ,osiris1 = ,i h /ruck d[n = !e all ?9e enemies1 & ,i h tak5 v5geance ^u !m = !e4 ,i am ,horus ^u ?is beautiful day ( ?y fair ris+ 9 ?y ,s\l :i* exalte? !e along ) itself on ?is day be=e ?y div9e sov]eign pr9ces4 ,hail1 ,o ,osiris1 ?y ka ha? come unto !e & is ) !e1 & ?\ re/e/ !re9 9 ?y "n ( ,ka-,hetep4 ,i make? !e glori\s 9 ?y "n ( ,khu1 & x make? !e l unto ! ,morn+ ,/> 9 ?y "n ( ,pehu1 & x op5e? = !e ! ways 9 ?y "n ( ,ap-uat4 ,hail1 ,o ,osiris1 ,i h come unto !e & ,i h set ?9e enemies "u ?y feet 9 e place1 & ?\ art triumphant 9 ! pres5ce ( ! company ( ! gods & ( ! div9e sov]eign *iefs4 ,hail1 ,o ,osiris1 ?\ ha/ receiv$ ?y sceptre & ! place :]eon ?\ art to re/1 & ?y /eps are "u !e4 ,?\ br+e/ food to ! gods1 & ?\ br+e/ sepul*ral meals unto ^? :o dwell 9 _! tombs4 ,?\ ha/ giv5 ?y might unto ! gods & ?\ ha/ creat$ ! ,great ,god2 ?\ ha/ ?y exi/5ce ) !m 9 _! spiritual bodies1 ?\ ga!re/ ?yself unto all ! gods1 & ?\ he>e/ ! ^w ( "r & tru? on ! day :5 (f]+s to ?is god are ord]$ on ! fe/ivals ( ,uka40 ,( ,mak+ ,p]fect ,! ,khu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ag74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,p]fect ,,! ,,khu1 ,,:i* ,,is ,,to ,,be ,,recit$ ,,on ,,! ,,bir?day ,,( ,,osiris1 ,,& ,,( ,,mak+ ,,to ,,live ,,! ,,s\l ,,=ev]47#aac7 ,! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! heav5s are op5$1 ! e>? is op5$1 ! ,we/ is op5$1 ! ,ea/ is op5$1 ! s\!rn half ( heav5 is op5$1 ! nor!rn half ( heav5 is op5$1 ! doors are op5$1 & ! gates are ?r[n wide op5 to ,r z he come? =? f ! horizon4 ,! ,sektet boat op5e? = him ! d\ble doors & ! ,mtet boat bur/e? op5 = him ! gates2 he brea!?1 & ! god ,%u7#aad7 come? into be+1 & he create? ! goddess ,tefnut4 ,^? :o are 9 ! foll[+ ( ,osiris foll[ 9 8 tra91 & ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 foll[e? on 9 ! tra9 ( ,r4 ,he take? 8 iron weapon & he =ce? op5 ! %r9e ev5 z do? ,horus1 & press+ onw>d he advance? unto ! hidd5 ?+s ( 8 habitation ) ! libations ( 8 div9e %r9e2 ! mess5g] ( ! god t love? him4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 br+e? =? ! "r & ! tru?1 & he make? to advance ! go+ =w>d7#aae7 ( ,osiris4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 take? 9 8 h&s ! cordage & he b9de? fa/ ! %r9e4 ,/orms are ! ?+s :i* he abom9ate?4 ,let no wat]-flood be nigh unto him1 let n ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 be repuls$ be=e ,r1 & let him n be made to turn back2 =1 behold1 ! ,eye is 9 8 two h&s4 ,let n ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 walk 9 ! valley ( d>kness1 let him n ent] into ! ,lake ( ^? :o are evil1 & let him h no exi/5ce among ! damn$1 ev5 = a mom5t4 ,let n ! ,osiris ,nu fall headlong among ^? :o w\ld lead him captive1 & let n 8 s\l g 9 among !m4 ,let 8 div9e face take possession ( ! place beh9d ! block1 ! block ( ! god ,septu40 8,hymns ( praise be unto y1 ,o ye div9e be+s ( ! ,?igh1 ! knives ( ,god "w 9 secret1 & ! two arms & h&s ( ,god cause ! light to %9e2 x is d\bly pleasant unto him to lead ! old unto him along ) ! "y at 8 season4 ,n[1 behold1 ! god ,?o? dwelle? )9 8 hidd5 places1 & he p]=me? ! c]emonies ( libation unto ! god :o reckone? millions ( ye>s1 & he make? a way ?r\gh ! firmam5t1 & he doe? away ) /orms & :irlw9ds f 8 /ronghold1 & ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 arrive? 9 ! places ( 8 habitations4 ,o ye div9e be+s ( ! ,?igh1 d ye away ) 8 sorr[1 & 8 suff]+1 & 8 pa91 & may ! sorr[ ( ! ,osiris ,nu be altoge!r put away4 ,let ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 gratify ,r1 let him make a way into ! horizon ( ,r1 let 8 boat be made ready = him1 let him sail on happily1 & let ,?o? put light into 8 he>t2 !n %all ! ,osiris ,nu1 triumphant1 praise & glorify ,r1 & ,r %all he>k5 unto 8 words1 & he %all beat d[n ! ob/acles :i* come f 8 enemies4 ,i h n be5 %ipwreck$1 ,i h n be5 turn$ back 9 ! horizon1 = ,i am ,r-,osiris1 & ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 %all n be %ipwreck$ 9 ! ,great ,boat4 ,behold him ^: face is 9 ! god ( ! ,?igh1 because ! "n ( ,r is 9 ! body ( ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 & 8 honor is 9 8 m\?2 he %all speak unto ,r1 & ,r %all he>k5 unto 8 words40 8,hymns ( praise unto !e1 ,o ,r1 9 ! horizon1 & homage unto !e1 ,o ?\ t purifie/ ) light ! d5iz5s ( heav51 ,o ?\ :o ha/ sov]eign p[] ov] heav5 at t supreme mom5t :5 ! paddles ( ?9e enemies move ) !e6 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 come? ) ! ord]+ ( "r & tru?1 = !re is an iron firmam5t 9 ,am5tet :i* ! fi5d ,apep ha? brok5 ?r\gh ) 8 /orms be=e ! d\ble ,lion-god1 & ?is w ! ,osiris ,nu set 9 ord]2 ,o he>k5 ye1 ye :o dwell ^u ! top ( ! ?rone ( maje/y4 ,! ,osiris ,nu %all come 9 among ?y div9e sov]eign *iefs1 & ,r %all deliv] him f ,apep ea* day s t he may n come nigh unto him1 & he %all make himself vigilant4 ,! ,osiris ,nu %all h p[] ov] ! ?+s :i* are writt51 he %all receive sepul*ral meals1 & ! god ,?o? %all provide him ) ! ?+s :i* %\ld be prep>$ = him4 ,! ,osiris ,nu make? "r & tru? to g r\nd ab\t ! b[s 9 ! ,great ,boat1 & ha? triumph among ! div9e sov]eign *iefs1 & he e/abli%e? x = millions ( ye>s4 ,! div9e *iefs guide him & give unto him a passage 9 ! boat ) joy & gladness2 ! fir/ ones among ! company ( ! sailors ( ,r are beh9d him1 & he is happy4 ,"r & tru? are exalt$1 & !y h come unto _! div9e "l1 & praises h be5 ascrib$ unto ! god ,neb-er-t*]4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 ha? tak5 9 8 h&s ! weapon & he ha? made 8 way ?r\gh heav5 !re)2 ! d5iz5s !re( h ascrib$ praises unto him z unto a div9e be+ :o /&e? up & nev] s9ke? to re/4 ,! god ,r exalte? him by reason ( :at he ha? done1 & he cause? him to make ( none effect ! :irlw9d & ! /orm2 he looke? ^u 8 spl5dors1 & he /abli%e? 8 o>s1 & ! boat saile? r\nd ab\t 9 heav51 ris+ l ! sun 9 ! d>kness4 ,?o?1 ! mighty "o1 leade? ! ,osiris ,nu )9 8 eye1 & he sitte? ^u 8 ?ighs 9 ! mighty boat ( ,khep]a2 he come? into be+1 & ! ?+s :i* he sai? come to pass4 ,! ,osiris ,nu advance?1 & he j\rneye? r\nd ab\t heav5 unto ,am5tet1 ! fi]y deities /& up be=e him1 & ! god ,%u rejoice? exce$+ly1 & !y take 9 _! h&s ! b[s ( ! boat ( ,r along ) 8 div9e m>9]s4 ,r goe? r\nd ab\t & he looke? ^u ,osiris4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is at peace1 ! ,osiris ,nu is at peace4 ,he ha? n be5 driv5 back1 ! flame ( ?y mom5t ha? n be5 tak5 away f him1 ,o ,r1 ! :irlw9d & /orm ( ?y m\? h n come =? aga9/ him1 he ha? n j\rney$ ^u ! pa? ( ! crocodile--= he abom9ate? ! crocodile--& x ha? n drawn nigh unto him4 ,! ,osiris ,nu emb>k$ 9 ?y boat1 ,o ,r1 he is furni%$ ) ?y ?rone1 & he receive? ?y spiritual =m4 ,! ,osiris ,nu travelle? ov] ! pa?s ( ,r at daybreak to drive back ! fi5d ,nebt2 he come? ^u ! flame ( ?y boat1 ,o ,r1 ^u t mighty ,?igh4 ,! ,osiris ,nu kn[e? x1 & he atta9e? unto ?y boat1 & behold he sitte? !re92 & he make? sepul*ral (f]+s40 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,a ,,boat ,,( ,,! ,,god ,,ra ,,:i* ,,ha? ,,be5 ,,pa9t$ ,,9 ,,colors ,,9 ,a ,,pure ,,place4 ,,& ,,behold ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,place ,a ,,figure ,,( ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,9 ,,! ,,b[s ,,!re(1 ,,& ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,pa9t ,a ,,sektet ,,boat ,,^u ,,! ,,"r ,,side ,,!re(1 ,,& ,,an ,,atet ,,boat ,,^u ,,! ,,left ,,side ,,!re(1 ,,& ,,!re ,,%all ,,be ,,made ,,unto ,,!m ,,(f]+s ,,( ,,bread1 ,,& ,,cakes1 ,,& ,,w9e1 ,,& ,,oil1 ,,& ,,e ,,k9d ,,( ,,fair ,,(f]+ ,,^u ,,! ,,bir?day ,,( ,,osiris4 ,,if ,,^! ,,c]emonies ,,be ,,p]=m$ ,,8 ,,s\l ,,%all ,,h ,,exi/5ce1 ,,& ,,%all ,,live ,,=ev]1 ,,& ,,%all ,,n ,,die ,a ,,second ,,"t4 ,! foll[+ is f ! rubric to ?is *apt] 9 ! ,sate ,rec5sion 7see ,lepsius1 op4 cit41 ,bl4 #ec73 8,he %all "k ! hidd5 ?+s ( ! und]world1 he %all p5etrate ! hidd5 ?+s 9 ,net]-kh]tet 7! und]world740 8,?is *apt] 0 f\nd 9 ! l>ge hall787 ( ! ,temple "u ! reign ( 8 ,maje/y ,hesepti1 triumphant1 & x 0 f\nd 9 ! cav]n ( ! m\nta9 :i* ,horus made = 8 fa!r ,osiris ,un-nef]1 triumphant4 ,n[ s9ce ,r looke? ^u ?is deceas$ 9 8 own fle%1 he %all look ^u him z ! company ( ! gods4 ,! fe> ( him %all be great1 & ! awe ( him %all be mighty 9 ! he>t ( m51 & gods1 & ,khus1 & ! damn$4 ,he %all be ) 8 s\l & %all live =ev]2 he %all n die a second "t 9 ! und]world2 & on ! day ( weigh+ ( words no evil hap %all befall him4 ,he %all be triumphant ov] 8 enemies1 & 8 sepul*ral meals %all be ^u ! alt> ( ,r 9 ! c\rse ( ea* day1 day by day40 ,( ,liv+ ,nigh ,unto ,ra ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eets #ag & #ah74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,hav+ ,,exi/5ce ,,nigh ,,unto ,r47#aaf7 ,! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 ,nu1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,i am t god ,r :o %9e? 9 ! night4 ,e be+ :o foll[e? 9 8 tra9 %all h life 9 ! foll[+ ( ! god ,?o?1 & he %all give unto him ! ris+s ( ,horus 9 ! d>kness4 ,! he>t ( ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 is glad because he is "o ( ^? be+s1 & 8 enemies h be5 de/roy$ by ! div9e pr9ces4 ,i am a foll[] ( ,r1 & ,i h receiv$ 8 iron weapon4 ,i h come unto !e1 ,o my fa!r ,r1 & ,i h advanc$ to ! god ,%u4 ,i h cri$ unto ! mighty goddess1 ,i h equipp$ ! god ,hu1 & ,i alone h remov$ ! ,nebt god f ! pa? ( ,r4 ,i am a ,khu1 & ,i h come to ! div9e pr9ce at ! b\nds ( ! horizon4 ,i h met & ,i h receiv$ ! mighty goddess4 ,i h rais$ up ?y s\l 9 ! foll[+ ( ?y /r5g?1 & my s\l live? ?r\gh ?y victory & ?y mighty p[]2 x is ,i :o give comm&s 9 spee* to ,r1 9 heav54 ,homage to !e1 ,o great god 9 ! ea/ ( heav51 let me emb>k 9 ?y boat1 ,o ,r1 let me op5 myself out 9 ! =m ( a div9e hawk1 let me give my comm&s 9 words1 let me d battle 9 my ,sekhem7871 let me be ma/] "u my v9e4 ,let me emb>k 9 ?y boat1 ,o ,r1 9 peace1 & let me sail 9 peace to ! beautiful ,am5tet4 ,let ! god ,tem speak unto me1 say+1 #8,w\ld/ ?\ ent] !re98' ,! lady1 ! goddess ,meh51 is a million ( ye>s1 yea1 two million ye>s 9 ext5t1 & dwelle? 9 ! ,h\se ( ,urt & ,nif-urt & 9 ! ,lake ( a million ye>s2 ! :ole company ( ! gods move ab\t among ^? :o are at ! side ( him :o is ! "l ( divisions ( places7874 ,& ,i say1 #8,on e road & among ^! millions ( ye>s is ,r ! "l1 & 8 pa? is 9 ! fire1 & !y g r\nd ab\t beh9d him1 & !y g r\nd ab\t beh9d him4' 0 ,( ,br++ ,m5 ,back ,to ,e>? ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #ah74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,caus+ ,a ,,man ,,to ,,come ,,back ,,to ,,see ,,8 ,,h\se ,,^u ,,e>?47#aag7 ,! ,osiris ,ani sai?3 8,i am ! ,lion-god com+ =? ) ext5d$ /rides4 ,i h %ot arr[s & ,i h w\nd$ ! prey2 ,i h %ot arr[s & ,i h w\nd$ ! prey4 ,i am ! ,eye ( ,horus1 & ,i pass ?r\gh ! ,eye ( ,horus at ?is season4 ,i h arriv$ at ! furr[s2 let ! ,osiris ,ani advance 9 peace407#aah7 ,( ,mak+ ,p]fect ,! ,khu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #af74 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,mak+ ,,p]fect ,,! ,,khu1 ,,:i* ,,is ,,to ,,be ,,recit$ ,,on ,,! ,,day ,,( ,,! ,,mon?4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,r rise? 9 8 horizon1 & 8 company ( ! gods foll[ aft] him4 ,! god come? =? out ( 8 hidd5 habitations1 & food falle? out ( ! ea/]n horizon ( heav5 at ! ^w ( ! goddess ,nut :o make? pla9 ! pa?s ( ,r1 :]eupon /raightway ! ,pr9ce goe? r\nd ab\t4 ,lift up !n ?yself1 ,o ?\ ,r1 :o dwelle/ 9 ?y div9e %r9e1 draw ?\ into ?yself ! w9ds1 inhale ! nor? w9d1 swall[ ?\ ! sk9787 ( ?y net on ! day :]e9 ?\ brea!/ "r & tru?4 ,?\ sep>ate/ ! div9e foll[]s1 & ?\ saile/ 9 ?y boat to ,nut2 ! div9e pr9ces m>* onw>d at ?y ^w4 ,?\ take/ c\nt ( ?y bones1 ?\ ga!re/ toge!r ?y memb]s1 ?\ sette/ ?y face t[>d ! beautiful ,am5tet1 & ?\ come/1 be+ r5ew$ ea* day4 ,behold1 ?\ art t ,image ( gold1 & ?\ do/ possess ! spl5dors ( ! disks ( heav5 & art t]rible2 ?\ come/1 be+ r5ew$ ea* day4 ,hail1 ! horizon rejoice?1 & !re are %\ts ( joy 9 ! rigg+ ( ?y boat2 :5 ! gods :o dwell 9 ! heav5s see ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 !y ascribe unto him z 8 due praises :i* are l unto ^? ascrib$ unto ,r4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 is a div9e pr9ce & he seeke?787 ! ur]et cr[n ( ,r1 & he1 ! only "o1 is /rong 9 good =tune 787 9 t supreme body :i* is ( ^? div9e be+s :o are 9 ! pres5ce ( ,r4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is /rong bo? ^u e>? & 9 ! und]world2 & ! ,osiris ,nu is /rong l unto ,r e day4 ,! ,osiris ,nu %all n t>ry1 & he %all n lie )\t motion 9 ?is l& =ev]4 ,be+ d\bly beautiful he %all see ) 8 two eyes1 & he %all he> ) 8 two e>s2 rightly & truly1 rightly & truly4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is l unto ,r1 & he sette? 9 ord] ! o>s ( 8 boat among ^? :o are 9 ! tra9 ( ,nu4 ,he do? n tell t :i* he ha? se51 & he do? n repeat t :i* he ha? he>d 9 ! secret places4 ,hail1 let !re be %\ts ( joy to ! ,osiris ,nu1 :o is ( ! div9e body ( ,r1 z he j\rneye? ov] ,nu1 & :o propitiate? ! ,,ka ( ! god ) t :i* he love?4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 is a hawk1 ! trans=mations ( :i* are mighty 7or manifold7407#aai7 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,a ,,boat ,,f\r7#abj7 ,,cubits ,,9 ,,its ,,l5g? ,,& ,,made ,,( ,,gre5 ,,porcela9 ,,on ,,:i* ,,h ,,be5 ,,pa9t$ ,,! ,,div9e ,,sov]eign ,,*iefs ,,( ,,! ,,cities2 ,,& ,a ,,heav5 ,,) ,,its ,,/>s ,,%all ,,also ,,be ,,made1 ,,& ,,?is ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,h ,,made ,,c]emonially ,,pure ,,by ,,means ,,( ,,natron ,,& ,,inc5se4 ,,&1 ,,behold1 ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,make ,,an ,,image ,,( ,,ra ,,9 ,,yell[787 ,,color ,,^u ,a ,,new ,,plaque ,,& ,,set ,,x ,,at ,,! ,,b[s ,,( ,,! ,,boat4 ,,& ,,behold1 ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,place ,,an ,,image ,,( ,,! ,,khu ,,:i* ,,?\ ,,do/ ,,wi% ,,to ,,make ,,p]fect ,,& ,,place ,,x ,,9 ,,?is ,,boat1 ,,& ,,?\ ,,%alt ,,make ,,x ,,to ,,travel ,,ab\t ,,9 ,,! ,,boat ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,made ,,9 ,,! ,,=m ,,( ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,see ,,! ,,god ,,ra ,,himself ,,!re94 ,,let ,,n ,,! ,,eye ,,( ,,any ,,man ,,:atsoev] ,,look ,,^u ,,x ,,) ,,! ,,exception ,,( ,,?9e ,,own ,,self1 ,,or ,,?y ,,fa!r17#aba7 ,,or ,,?y ,,son1 ,,& ,,gu>d ,,?is ,,) ,,great ,,c>e47#abb7 ,,n[ ,,^! ,,?+s ,,%all ,,make ,,! ,,khu ,,p]fect ,,9 ,,! ,,he>t ,,( ,,ra1 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,give ,,unto ,,him ,,p[] ,,) ,,! ,,company ,,( ,,! ,,gods2 ,,& ,,! ,,gods ,,%all ,,look ,,^u ,,him ,,z ,a ,,div9e ,,be+ ,,l ,,unto ,,!mselves2 ,,& ,,mank9d ,,& ,,! ,,dead ,,%all ,,look ,,^u ,,him ,,& ,,%all ,,fall ,,d[n ,,^u ,,_! ,,faces1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,se5 ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world ,,9 ,,! ,,=m ,,( ,,! ,,radiance ,,( ,,ra4 ,( ,mak+ ,p]fect ,! ,khu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #ag74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,p]fect ,,! ,,khu47#abc7 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,homage to !e1 ,o ?\ :o art )9 ?y div9e %r9e1 :o %9e/ ) rays ( light & s5de/ =? radiance f ?yself1 :o decree/ joy = millions ( ye>s unto ^? :o love him1 :o give/ _! he>ts' desire unto mank9d1 ?\ god ,khep]a )9 ?y boat :o ha/ ov]?r[n ,apep4 ,o ye *ildr5 ( ! god ,seb1 ov]?r[ ye ! enemies ( ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 & de/roy ye !m f ! boat ( ,r2 & ! god ,horus %all cut (f _! heads 9 heav5 :]e !y are 9 ! =m ( fea!r$ f[l1 & _! h9d p>ts %all be on ! e>? 9 ! =m ( animals & 9 ! ,lake 9 ! =m ( fi%es4 ,e male fi5d & e female fi5d %all ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 de/roy1 :e!r he desc5de? f ! heav51 or :e!r he come? =? f ! e>?1 or :e!r !y come ^u ! wat]s1 or :e!r !y advance t[>d ! />s1 ! god ,?o?1 ! son ( ,an]1 com+ =? f ! ,an]ti1 %all hack !m 9 pieces4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is sil5t & dumb7872 cause ye ?is god1 ! mighty "o ( slaught]1 ! be+ greatly to be fe>$1 to make himself clean 9 y\r blood & to ba! himself 9 y\r gore1 & ye %all c]ta9ly be de/roy$ by him f ! boat ( 8 fa!r ,r4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is ! god ,horus to :om 8 "m ! goddess ,isis ha? giv5 bir?1 & :om ! goddess ,neph?ys ha? nurs$ & d&l$1 ev5 l ,horus :5 he repuls$ ! fi5ds ( ! god ,suti2 & :5 !y see ! ur]et cr[n /abli%$ ^u 8 head !y fall d[n ^u _! faces & !y glorify him4 ,behold1 :5 m51 & gods1 & ,khus1 & ! dead see ! ,osiris ,nu 9 ! =m ( ,horus ) ! ur]et cr[n /abli%$ ^u 8 head1 !y fall d[n ^u _! faces4 ,& ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 is victori\s ov] 8 enemies 9 ! heights ( heav51 & 9 ! dep?s !re(1 & be=e ! div9e sov]eign *iefs ( e god & ( e goddess40 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,recit$ ,,ov] ,a ,,hawk ,,/&+ ,,& ,,hav+ ,,! ,,:ite ,,cr[n ,,^u ,,8 ,,head1 ,,& ,,ov] ,,figures ,,( ,,tem1 ,,%u1 ,,tefnut1 ,,seb1 ,,nut1 ,,osiris1 ,,isis1 ,,suti1 ,,& ,,neph?ys ,,pa9t$ ,,9 ,,yell[ ,,color ,,^u ,a ,,new ,,plaque1 ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,plac$ ,,9 ,a ,,model ,,( ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,! ,,sun1 ,,along ,,) ,a ,,figure ,,( ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,:om ,,?\ ,,w\ld/ ,,make ,,p]fect4 ,,^! ,,%alt ,,?\ ,,ano9t ,,) ,,c$> ,,oil1 ,,& ,,inc5se ,,%all ,,be ,,(f]$ ,,up ,,to ,,!m ,,on ,,! ,,fire1 ,,& ,,fea!r$ ,,f[l ,,%all ,,be ,,roa/$4 ,,x ,,is ,,an ,,act ,,( ,,praise ,,to ,,ra ,,z ,,he ,,j\rneye?1 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,cause ,a ,,man ,,to ,,h ,,8 ,,be+ ,,along ,,) ,,ra ,,day ,,by ,,day1 ,,:i!rsoev] ,,! ,,god ,,voyage?2 ,,& ,,x ,,%all ,,de/roy ,,! ,,enemies ,,( ,,ra ,,9 ,,v ,,tru? ,,regul>ly ,,& ,,cont9ually4 ,= ,! ,new ,moon ,f ,lepsius 8,todt5bu*10 ,bl4 #ee4 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,to ,,be ,,recit$ ,,:5 ,,! ,,moon ,,r5ewe? ,,itself ,,on ,,! ,,day ,,( ,,! ,,mon?4 ,! ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,osiris unfett]e?10 or1 z o!rs say1 8op5e? ! /orm cl\d 9 ! body ( heav51 & is unfett]$ himself2 ,horus is made /rong happily ea* day4 ,he ^: trans=mations are great 7or _m7 ha? (f]+s made unto him at ! mom5t1 & he ha? made an end ( ! /orm :i* is 9 ! face ( ! ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant4 ,v]ily he come?1 & he is ,r 9 8 j\rney+1 & he is ! f\r cele/ial gods 9 ! heav5s above4 ,! ,osiris ,auf-nkh1 triumphant1 come? =? 9 8 day1 & he emb>ke? among ! tackle ( ! boat40 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,he ,,%all ,,become ,a ,,p]fect ,,khu ,,9 ,,! ,,und]world1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,die ,,!re9 ,a ,,second ,,"t1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,eat ,,8 ,,food ,,side ,,by ,,side ,,) ,,osiris4 ,,if ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,be ,,kn[n ,,by ,,him ,,^u ,,e>? ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,l ,,unto ,,?o?1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,ador$ ,,by ,,! ,,liv+ ,,ones2 ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,fall ,,headlong ,,at ,,! ,,mom5t ,,( ,,royal ,,flame ,,( ,,! ,,goddess ,,ba/1 ,,& ,,! ,,mighty ,,pr9cess ,,%all ,,make ,,him ,,to ,,advance ,,happily4 ,( ,travell+ ,9 ,! ,boat ,( ,ra ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bh74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,travell+ ,,9 ,,! ,,great ,,boat ,,( ,,ra4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,behold n[1 ,o ye lum9>ies 9 ,annu1 ye p 9 ,kh]-ba1 ! god ,kha787 ha? be5 born2 8 cordage ha? be5 complet$1 & ! in/rum5t :]e) he make? 8 way ha? he grasp$ firmly4 ,i h protect$ ! implem5ts ( ! gods1 & ,i h deliv]$ ! boat ,kha787 = him4 ,i h come =? into heav51 & ,i h travell$ !re9 ) ,r 9 ! =m ( an ape1 & h turn$ back ! pa?s ( ,nut at ! /aircase ( ! god ,sebek40 ,( ,mak+ ,p]fect ,! ,khu ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #af74 ,,ano!r ,,*apt] ,,( ,,mak+ ,,p]fect ,,! ,khu2 x %all be recit$ on ! fe/ival ( ,six4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,behold n[1 ,o ye lum9>ies 9 ,annu 7,heliopolis71 ye p 9 ,kh]-ba1 ! god ha? be5 born2 8 cordage787 ha? be5 complet$1 & ! in/rum5t :]e) he make? 8 way he ha? grasp$ firmly2 & ! ,osiris ,nu is /rong ) !m to direct ! implem5t ( ! gods4 ,! ,osiris ,nu ha? deliv]$ ! boat ( ! sun !re) 444 & he come? =? into heav54 ,! ,osiris ,nu sail$ r\nd ab\t 9 heav51 he travelle? !re9 unto ,nut1 he j\rneye? along ) ,r1 & he voyage? !re9 9 ! =m ( apes2 he turne? back ! wat]-flood :i* is ov] ! ,?igh ( ! goddess ,nut at ! /aircase ( ! god ,sebaku4 ,! he>ts ( ,seb & ,nut are glad & repeat ! "n :i* is new4 ,un-nef]u r5ewe? 8 y\?1 ,r is 9 8 spl5dors ( light1 ,unti ha? 8 spee*1 & lo1 ! god ( ! ,inundation is ,pr9ce among ! gods4 ,! ta/e ( sweetness ha? =c$ a way into ! he>t ( ! de/itute "o1 & ! "l ( ?y outcries ha? be5 done away )1 & ! o>s787 ( ! company ( ! gods are 9 vigor\s motion4 ,ador$ be ?\1 ,o div9e ,s\l1 :o art end[$ m ?an ! gods ( ! ,s\? & ,nor? 9 _! spl5dors6 ,behold1 grant ?\ t ! ,osiris ,nu may be great 9 heav5 ev5 z ?\ art great among ! gods2 deliv] ?\ him f e evil & murd]\s ?+ :i* may be wr\ght ^u him by ! ,fi5d1 & =tify ?\ 8 he>t4 ,grant ?\1 moreov]1 t ! ,osiris ,nu may be /rong] ?an all ! gods1 all ! ,khus1 & all ! dead4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is /rong & is ! "l ( p[]s4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is ! "l ( "r & tru? :i* ! goddess ,uat*it worke?4 ,! /r5g? :i* protects ! ,osiris ,nu is ! /r5g? :i* protects ! god ,r 9 heav54 ,o god ,r1 grant ?\ t ! ,osiris ,nu may travel on 9 ?y boat 9 peace1 & d ?\ prep>e a road :]eon ?y boat may j\rney onw>d2 = ! =ce :i* protecte? ,osiris is ! =ce :i* protecte? !e4 ,! ,osiris ,nu drive? back ! ,crocodile f ,r day by day4 ,! ,osiris ,nu come? ev5 z do? ,horus 9 ! spl5dors787 ( ! horizon ( heav51 & he directe? ,r ?r\gh ! mansions ( ! sky2 ! gods rejoice greatly :5 ! ,osiris ,nu repulse? ! ,crocodile4 ,! ,osiris ,nu ha? ! amulet787 ( ! god1 & ! cl\d ( ,nebt %all n come nigh unto him1 & ! div9e gu>dians ( ! mansions ( ! sky %all n de/roy him4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is a div9e be+ ^: face is hidd51 & he dwelle? )9 ! ,great ,h\se z ! *ief ( ! ,%r9e ( ! god4 ,! ,osiris ,nu c>rie? ! words ( ! gods to ,r1 & he come? & make? supplication unto ! div9e "l ) ! words ( 8 message4 ,! ,osiris ,nu is /rong ( he>t1 & he make? 8 (f]+ at ! mom5t among ^? :o p]=m ! c]emonies ( sacrifice40 ,,?is ,,*apt] ,,%all ,,be ,,said ,,ov] ,a ,,figure ,,( ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,:i* ,,%all ,,be ,,plac$ ,,9 ,a ,,model ,,( ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,! ,,sun1 ,,& ,,behold1 ,,he ,,t ,,recite? ,,x ,,%all ,,be ,,wa%$1 ,,& ,,%all ,,be ,,c]emonially ,,pure1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,h ,,burnt ,,inc5se ,,be=e ,,ra1 ,,& ,,%all ,,h ,,(f]$ ,,w9e1 ,,& ,,cakes1 ,,& ,,roa/$ ,,f[l ,,= ,,! ,,j\rney ,,( ,,! ,,deceas$ ,,9 ,,! ,,boat ,,( ,,ra4 ,,n[1 ,,e ,,khu ,,= ,,:om ,,su* ,,?+s ,,are ,,done ,,%all ,,h ,,an ,,exi/5ce ,,among ,,! ,,liv+ ,,ones1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,nev] ,,p]i%1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,h ,a ,,be+ ,,l ,,unto ,,t ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,god2 ,,no ,,evil ,,?+ ,,:atsoev] ,,%all ,,attack ,,him4 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,l ,,unto ,a ,,happy ,,khu ,,9 ,,am5tet1 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,n ,,die ,a ,,second ,,"t4 ,,he ,,%all ,,eat ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,dr9k ,,9 ,,! ,,pres5ce ,,( ,,osiris ,,ea* ,,day2 ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,borne ,,along ,,) ,,! ,,k+s ,,( ,,! ,,nor? ,,& ,,( ,,! ,,s\? ,,ea* ,,& ,,e ,,day2 ,,he ,,%all ,,quaff ,,wat] ,,at ,,! ,,f\nta9-,,head2 ,,he ,,%all ,,come ,,=? ,,by ,,day ,,ev5 ,,z ,,do? ,,horus2 ,,he ,,%all ,,live ,,& ,,%all ,,become ,,l ,,unto ,,god2 ,,& ,,he ,,%all ,,be ,,hymn$ ,,by ,,! ,,liv+ ,,ones1 ,,ev5 ,,z ,,is ,,ra ,,ea* ,,& ,,e ,,day ,,cont9ually ,,& ,,regul>ly ,,=ev]4 ,sail+ ,9 ,! ,great ,boat ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bh74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,sail+ ,,9 ,,! ,,great ,,boat ,,( ,r ,,to ,,pass ,,ov] ,,! ,,circle ,,( ,,bright ,,flame4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,hail1 ye bright & %9+ flames t keep y\r place beh9d ,r1 & :i* slay beh9d him1 ! boat ( ,r is 9 fe> ( ! :irlw9d & ! /orm2 %9e ye =?1 !n1 & make ye y\rselves visible4 ,i h come daily along ) ! god ,sek-hra f ! bight ( 8 holy lake1 & ,i h se5 ! ,mat goddesses pass along1 & ! lion-gods :o belong unto !m4 ,hail1 ?\ t dwelle/ 9 ! c(f] :o ha/ multitudes ( plants7871 ,i h se5 :at is !re4 ,we rejoice1 & _! pr9ces rejoice greatly1 & _! less] gods787 are glad4 ,i h made a way 9 front ( ! boat ( ,r1 ,i h lift$ myself up into 8 div9e ,disk1 ,i %9e brightly ?r\gh 8 spl5dors2 he ha? furni%$ himself ) ! ?+s :i* are 81 tak+ possession !re( z ! "l ( "r & tru?4 ,& behold1 ,o ye company ( ! gods1 & ?\ ance/or ( ! goddess ,isis17#abd7 grant ye t he may be> te/imony to 8 fa!r1 ! "l ( ^? :o are !re94 ,i h weigh$ ! 444 9 him z *ief1 & ,i h br\ght to him ! goddess ,tefnut & he live?4 ,behold1 come1 come1 & decl>e be=e him ! te/imony ( "r & tru? ( ! "l ,tem4 ,i cry out at ev5tide & at 8 h\r1 say+1 ,grant ye unto me t ,i may come4 ,i h br\ght unto him ! jaws ( ! passages ( ! tomb2 ,i h br\ght unto him ! bones :i* are 9 ,annu 7,heliopolis72 ,i h ga!r$ toge!r = him 8 manifold p>ts2 ,i h driv5 back = him ! s]p5t fi5d ,apep2 ,i h spit ^u 8 ga%es = him2 ,i h made my road & ,i h pass$ 9 among y4 ,i am he :o dwelle? among ! gods1 come1 let me pass onw>d 9 ! boat1 ! boat ( ! "l ,sa4 ,behold1 ,o ,h]u-ur1 !re is a flame1 b ! fire ha? be5 ext+ui%$4 ,i h made my road1 ,o ye div9e fa!rs & y\r div9e apes6 ,i h ent]$ ^u ! horizon1 & ,i h pass$ on to ! side ( ! div9e pr9ces1 & ,i h borne te/imony unto him t dwelle? 9 8 div9e boat4 ,i h gone =w>d ov] ! circle ( bright flame :i* is beh9d ! "l ( ! lock ( hair :i* move? r\nd ab\t4 ,behold1 ye :o cry out ov] y\rselves1 ye worms 9 y\r hidd5 places1 grant ye t ,i may pass onw>d1 = ,i am ! mighty "o1 ! "l ( div9e /r5g?1 & ,i am ! spiritual body 7sh7 ( ! "l ( div9e "r & tru? made by ! goddess ,uat*it4 ,8 /r5g? :i* protecte? is my /r5g? :i* protecte?1 :i* is ! /r5g? :i* protecte? ,r4 ,grant ye t ,i may be 9 ! foll[+ ( ,r1 & grant ye t ,i may g r\nd ab\t ) him 9 ,sekhet-hetep & 9 ! two l&s4 ,i am a great god1 & ,i h be5 judg$ by ! company ( 8 gods2 grant t div9e1 sepul*ral meals may be giv5 unto me40 ,( ,! ,f\r ,flames ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu 7,briti% ,museum ,no4 #aj1dgg1 %eet #bf74 ,,! ,,*apt] ,,( ,,! ,,f\r ,,blaz+ ,,flames ,,:i* ,,are ,,made ,,= ,,! ,,khu4 ,behold1 ?\ %alt make f\r squ>e tr\ghs ( clay1 :]eon ?\ %alt scatt] inc5se1 & ?\ %alt fill !m ) ! milk ( a :ite c[1 & by means ( ^! ?\ %alt ext+ui% ! flame4 ,! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 sai?3 8,! fire come? to ?y ,,ka1 ,o ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ,am5ti2 ! fire come? to ?y ,,ka1 ,o ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant4 ,he t ord]e? ! night come? aft] ! day4 ,! flame come? to ?y ,,ka1 ,o ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ^? 9 ,am5ti7#abe7 & ! two si/]s787 ( ,r come likewise4 ,behold1 ! flame rise? 9 ,abtu 7,abydos7 & x come?2 & ,i cause x to come to ! ,eye ( ,horus4 ,x is set 9 ord] ^u ?y br[1 ,o ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ,am5ti17#abf7 & x is fix$ )9 ?y %r9e & rise? ^u ?y br[2 x is set 9 ord] ^u ?y brea/1 ,o ,osiris ,nu1 & x is fix$ ^u ?y br[4 ,! ,eye ( ,horus is protect+ !e1 ,o ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ,am5ti1 & x keepe? !e 9 safety2 x ca/e? d[n headlong all ?9e enemies = !e & all ?9e enemies h fall5 headlong be=e !e4 ,o ,osiris ,nu1 ! ,eye ( ,horus protecte? !e1 x keepe? !e 9 safety1 & x ca/e? d[n headlong all ?9e enemies4 ,?9e enemies h fall5 d[n headlong be=e ?y ,,ka1 ,o ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ,am5ti1 ! ,eye ( ,horus protecte? !e1 x keepe? !e 9 safety1 & x ha? ca/ d[n headlong all ?9e enemies4 ,?9e enemies h fall5 d[n headlong be=e ?y ,ka1 ,o ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant1 ! ,eye ( ,horus protecte? !e1 x keepe? !e 9 safety1 x ha? ca/ d[n headlong = !e all ?9e enemies1 & ?9e enemies h fall5 d[n headlong be=e !e4 ,! ,eye ( ,horus come?1 x is s\nd & well1 & x s5de? =? rays l unto ,r 9 ! horizon2 x cov]e? ov] ) d>kness ! p[]s ( ,suti1 x take? possession !re( & x br+e? its flame aga9/ him ^u its feet7874 ,! ,eye ( ,horus is s\nd & well1 ?\ eate/ ! fle%787 ( ?y body by means !re(1 & ?\ give/ praise787 !reto4 ,! f\r flames ent] into ?y ,,ka1 ,o ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ,am5ti1 ! f\r flames ent] into ?y ka1 ,o ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant4 ,hail1 ye *ildr5 ( ,horus1 ,me/hi1 ,hpi1 ,tuamutef & ,qebhs5nuf1 ye h giv5 y\r protection unto y\r div9e ,fa!r ,osiris1 ! gov]nor ( ,am5ti1 grant ye y\r protection to ! ,osiris ,nu1 triumphant4 ,n[1 !re=e1 inasmu* z ye h de/roy$ ! oppon5ts ( ,osiris1 ! gov]nor ( ,am5ti1 he live? ) ! gods1 & he ha? smitt5 ,suti1 ) 8 h& & arm s9ce light dawn$ ^u ! e>?1 & ,horus ha? gott5 p[]1 & he ha? av5g$ 8 div9e ,fa!r ,osiris himself2 & inasmu* z y\r div9e fa!r ha? be5 made vigor\s ?r\gh ! union :i* ye h effect$ = him ) ! ,ka ( ,osiris1 ! gov]nor ( ,am5ti--n[ ! ,eye ( ,horus ha? av5g$ him1 & x ha? protect$ him1 & x ha? ca/ d[n headlong = him all 8 enemies1 & all 8 enemies h fall5 d[n be=e him--ev5 s d ye de/roy ! oppon5ts ( ! ,osiris ,nu1 ! ov]se] ( ! palace1 ! *ancellor-9-*ief1 triumphant4 ,let him live ) ! gods1 let him smite d[n 8 enemy1 let him de/roy him :5 light dawne? ^u ! e>?1 let ,horus ga9 p[] & av5ge ! ,osiris ,nu1 let ! ,osiris ,nu h vigor ?r\gh ! union :i* ye h effect$ = him ) 8 ka4 ,o ,osiris ,nu1 ! ,eye ( ,horus ha? av5g$ !e1 x ha? ca/ d[n headlong all ?9e enemies = !e1 & all ?9e enemies h fall5 d[n headlong be=e !e4 ,hail1 ,osiris1 gov]nor ( ,am5ti1 grant ?\ light & fire to ! happy s\l :i* is 9 ,sut5-h55 7,h]acleopolis72 & ,o ye *ildr5 ( ,horus grant ye p[] unto ! liv+ s\l ( ! ,osiris ,nu )9 8 flame4 ,let him n be repuls$ & let him n be driv5 back at ! doors ( ,am5tet2 oh let 8 (f]+s ( bread & ( l95 g>m5ts be br\ght unto him among ^? ( ! lords ( fun]al oblations1 oh1 (f] ye praises z unto a god1 to ! ,osiris ,nu1 de/roy] ( 8 oppon5ts 9 8 =m ( "r & tru? & 9 8 attributes ( a god ( "r & tru?40 ,,egyptian ,,tales ,translat$ f ! ,papyri ,edit$ by ,wm4 ,fl9d]s ,petrie1 ,hon4 ,d4,c4,l41 ,,ll4,d41 ,edw>ds ,pr(essor ( ,egyptology1 ,univ]sity ,college1 ,london4 ,! ,tak+ ,( ,joppa ,!re 0 once 9 ! "t ( ,k+ ,m5-khep]-ra a revolt ( ! s]vants ( 8 ,maje/y :o 7 9 ,joppa2 & 8 ,maje/y said1 8,let ,tahutia g ) 8 footm5 & de/roy ?is wick$ ,foe 9 ,joppa40 ,& he call$ "o ( 8 foll[]s1 & said moreov]1 8,hide ?\ my great cane1 :i* works wond]s1 9 ! baggage ( ,tahutia t my p[] may g ) him40 ,n[ :5 ,tahutia came ne> to ,joppa1 ) all ! footm5 ( ,ph>aoh1 he s5t unto ! ,foe 9 ,joppa1 & said1 8,behold n[ 8 ,maje/y1 ,k+ ,m5-khep]-ra1 has s5t all ?is great army aga9/ !e2 b :at is t if my he>t is z ?y he>t8 ,d ?\ come1 & let u talk 9 ! field1 & see ea* o!r face to face40 ,s ,tahutia came ) c]ta9 ( 8 m52 & ! ,foe 9 ,joppa came likewise1 b 8 *>iote] t 0 ) him 0 true ( he>t unto ! ,k+ ( ,egypt4 ,& !y spoke ) "o ano!r 9 8 great t5t1 :i* ,tahutia _h plac$ f> (f f ! soldi]s4 ,b ,tahutia _h made ready #bjj sacks1 ) cords & fett]s1 & _h made a great sack ( sk9s ) bronze fett]s1 & _m baskets3 & !y 7 9 8 t5t1 ! sacks & ! baskets1 & he _h plac$ !m z ! =age = ! horses is put 9 baskets4 ,= :ile ! ,foe 9 ,joppa drank ) ,tahutia1 ! p :o 7 ) him drank ) ! footm5 ( ,ph>aoh1 & made m]ry ) !m4 ,& :5 _! b\t ( dr9k+ 0 pa/1 ,tahutia said to ! ,foe 9 ,joppa1 8,if x please !e1 :ile ,i rema9 ) ! wom5 & *ildr5 ( ?y own city1 let "o br+ ( my p ) _! horses1 t !y may give !m prov5d]1 or let "o ( ! ,apuro run to fet* !m40 ,s !y came1 & hobbl$ _! horses1 & gave !m prov5d]1 & "o f\nd ! great cane ( ,m5-khep]-ra 7,tahutmes ,,iii71 & came to tell ( x to ,tahutia4 ,& !reupon ! ,foe 9 ,joppa said to ,tahutia3 8,my he>t is set on exam9+ ! great cane ( ,m5-khep]-ra1 :i* is nam$ #8444 tautnef]4' ,by ! ka ( ! ,k+ ,m5-khep]-ra x w be 9 ?y h&s to-day2 n[ d ?\ well & br+ ?\ x to me40 ,& ,tahutia did ?us1 & he br\ght ! cane ( ,k+ ,m5-khep]-ra4 ,& he laid hold on ! ,foe 9 ,joppa by 8 g>m5t1 & he arose & /ood up1 & said1 8,look on me1 ,o ,foe 9 ,joppa2 "h is ! great cane ( ,k+ ,m5-khep]-ra1 ! t]rible lion1 ! son ( ,sekhet1 to :om ,am5 8 fa!r gives p[] & /r5g?40 ,& he rais$ 8 h& & /ruck ! =ehead ( ! ,foe 9 ,joppa1 & he fell helpless be=e him4 ,he put him 9 ! sack ( sk9s & he b\nd ) gyves ! h&s ( ! ,foe 9 ,joppa1 & put on 8 feet ! fett]s ) f\r r+s4 ,& he made !m br+ ! #bjj sacks :i* he _h clean$1 & made to ent] into !m #bjj soldi]s1 & fill$ ! holl[s ) cords & fett]s ( wood1 he seal$ !m ) a seal1 & add$ to !m _! rope-nets & ! poles to be> !m4 ,& he put e /rong footman to be> !m1 9 all #fjj m51 & said to !m1 8,:5 y come into ! t[n y %all op5 y\r burd5s1 y %all seize on all ! inhabitants ( ! t[n1 & y %all quickly put fett]s ^u !m40 ,!n "o w5t out & said unto ! *>iote] ( ! ,foe 9 ,joppa1 8,?y ma/] is fall52 g1 say to ?y mi/ress1 #8,a pleasant message6 ,= ,sutekh has giv5 ,tahutia to u1 ) 8 wife & 8 *ildr52 behold ! beg9n+ ( _! tribute1' t %e may compreh5d ! two hundr$ sacks1 :i* are full ( m5 & cords & fett]s40 ,s he w5t be=e !m to please ! he>t ( 8 mi/ress1 say+1 8,we h laid h&s on ,tahutia40 ,!n ! gates ( ! city 7 op5$ be=e ! footm53 !y ent]$ ! city1 !y op5$ _! burd5s1 !y laid h&s on !m ( ! city1 bo? small & great1 !y put on !m ! cords & fett]s quickly2 ! p[] ( ,ph>aoh seiz$ ^u t city4 ,aft] he _h re/$ ,tahutia s5t a message to ,egypt to ! ,k+ ,m5-khep]-ra 8 "l1 say+3 8,be pleas$1 = ,am5 ?y good fa!r has giv5 to !e ! ,foe 9 ,joppa1 toge!r ) all 8 p1 likewise also 8 city4 ,s5d1 !re=e1 p to take !m z captives t ?\ maye/ fill ! h\se ( ?y fa!r ,am5 ,ra1 k+ ( ! gods1 ) m5-s]vants & maid-s]vants1 & t !y may be ov]?r[n b5ea? ?y feet = ev] & ev]40 ,! ,doom$ ,pr9ce ,!re once 0 a k+ to :om no son 0 born2 & 8 he>t 0 griev$1 & he pray$ = himself unto ! gods ar\nd him = a *ild4 ,!y decre$ t "o %\ld be born to him4 ,& 8 wife1 aft] h] "t 0 fulfill$1 br\ght =? a son4 ,!n came ! ,ha?ors to decree = him a de/9y2 !y said1 8,8 dea? is to be by ! crocodile1 or by ! s]p5t1 or by ! dog40 ,!n ! p :o /ood by he>d ?is1 & !y w5t to tell x to 8 ,maje/y4 ,!n 8 ,maje/y's he>t sick5$ v greatly4 ,& 8 ,maje/y caus$ a h\se to be built ^u ! des]t2 x 0 furni%$ ) p & ) all good ?+s ( ! royal h\se1 t ! *ild %\ld n g abroad4 ,& :5 ! *ild 0 gr[n1 he w5t up ^u ! ro(1 & he saw a dog2 x 0 foll[+ a man :o 0 walk+ on ! road4 ,he spoke to 8 page1 :o 0 ) him1 8,:at is ?is t walks beh9d ! man :o is com+ along ! road80 ,he answ]$ him1 8,?is is a dog40 ,! *ild said to him1 8,let !re be br\ght to me "o l x40 ,! page w5t to repeat x to 8 ,maje/y4 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,let !re be br\ght to him a little pet dog1 le/ 8 he>t be sad40 ,& behold !y br\ght to him ! dog4 ,!n :5 ! days increas$ aft] ?is1 & :5 ! *ild became gr[n 9 all 8 limbs1 he s5t a message to 8 fa!r say+1 8,come1 :]e=e am ,i kept "h8 ,inasmu* z ,i am fat$ to ?ree evil fates1 let me foll[ my desire4 ,let ,god d :at is 9 8 he>t40 ,!y agre$ to all he said1 & gave him all sorts ( arms1 & also 8 dog to foll[ him1 & !y took him to ! ea/ c\ntry1 & said to him1 8,behold1 g ?\ :i!r ?\ wilt40 ,8 dog 0 ) him1 & he w5t nor?w>d1 foll[+ 8 he>t 9 ! des]t1 :ile he liv$ on all ! be/ ( ! game ( ! des]t4 ,he w5t to ! *ief ( ,nah>a9a4 ,& behold !re _h n be5 any born to ! *ief ( ,nah>a9a1 except "o daught]4 ,behold1 !re _h be5 built = h] a h\se2 its sev5ty w9d[s 7 sev5ty cubits f ! gr\nd4 ,& ! *ief caus$ to be br\ght all ! sons ( ! *iefs ( ! l& ( ,khalu1 & said to !m1 8,he :o rea*es ! w9d[ ( my daught]1 %e %all be to him = a wife40 ,& _m days aft] ^! ?+s1 z !y 7 9 _! daily task1 ! y\? rode by ! place :]e !y 74 ,!y took ! y\? to _! h\se1 !y ba!d him1 !y gave prov5d] to 8 horses1 !y br\ght all k9ds ( ?+s = ! y\?1 !y p]fum$ him1 !y ano9t$ 8 feet1 !y gave him portions ( _! own food2 & !y spake to him1 8,:5ce come/ ?\1 goodly y\?80 ,he said to !m1 8,i am son ( an (fic] ( ! l& ( ,egypt2 my "m is dead1 & my fa!r has tak5 ano!r wife4 ,& :5 %e bore *ildr51 %e grew to hate me1 & ,i h come z a fugitive f be=e h]40 ,& !y embrac$ him1 & kiss$ him4 ,& aft] _m days 7 pass$1 he said to ! y\?s1 8,:at is x t ye d "h80 ,& !y said to him3 8,we sp5d our "t 9 ?is3 we climb up1 & he :o %all rea* ! w9d[ ( ! daught] ( ! *ief ( ,nah>a9a1 to him w be giv5 h] to wife40 ,he said to !m1 8,if x please y1 let me behold ! matt]1 t ,i may come to climb ) y40 ,!y w5t to climb1 z 0 _! daily wont3 & ! y\? /ood af> (f to behold2 & ! face ( ! daught] ( ! *ief ( ,nah>a9a 0 turn$ to !m4 ,& ano!r day ! sons came to climb1 & ! y\? came to climb ) ! sons ( ! *iefs4 ,he climb$1 & he rea*$ ! w9d[ ( ! daught] ( ! *ief ( ,nah>a9a4 ,%e kiss$ him1 %e embrac$ him 9 all 8 limbs4 ,& "o w5t to rejoice ! he>t ( h] fa!r1 & said to him1 8,"o ( ! p has rea*$ ! w9d[ ( ?y daught]40 ,& ! pr9ce inquir$ ( ! mess5g]1 say+1 8,! son ( :i* ( ! pr9ces is x80 ,& he repli$ to him1 8,x is ! son ( an (fic]1 :o has come z a fugitive f ! l& ( ,egypt1 flee+ f be=e 8 /epmo!r :5 %e _h *ildr540 ,!n ! *ief ( ,nah>a9a 0 exce$+ angry2 & he said3 8,%all ,i inde$ give my daught] to ! ,egyptian fugitive8 ,let him g back :5ce he came40 ,& "o came to tell ! y\?1 8,g back to ! place ?\ came/ f40 ,b ! maid5 seiz$ 8 h&2 %e swore an oa? by ,god1 say+1 8,by ! be+ ( ,ra ,h>akhti1 if "o takes him f me1 ,i w n eat1 ,i w n dr9k1 ,i %all die 9 t same h\r40 ,! mess5g] w5t to tell unto h] fa!r all t %e said4 ,!n ! pr9ce s5t m5 to slay ! y\?1 :ile he 0 9 8 h\se4 ,b ! maid5 said3 8,by ! be+ ( ,ra1 if "o slay him ,i %all be dead ere ! sun goe? d[n4 ,i w n pass an h\r ( life if ,i am p>t$ f him40 ,& "o w5t to tell h] fa!r4 ,!n ! pr9ce made !m br+ ! y\? ) ! maid54 ,! y\? 0 seiz$ ) fe> :5 he came be=e ! pr9ce4 ,b he embrac$ him1 he kiss$ him all ov]1 & said3 8,oh1 tell me :o ?\ art2 behold1 ?\ art to me z a son40 ,he said to him3 8,i am a son ( an (fic] ( ! l& ( ,egypt2 my "m di$1 my fa!r took to him a second wife2 %e came to hate me1 & ,i fl$ a fugitive f be=e h]40 ,he !n gave to him 8 daught] to wife2 he gave also to him a h\se1 & s]fs1 & fields1 also cattle & all mann] ( good ?+s4 ,b aft] ! days ( ^! ?+s 7 pass$1 ! y\? said to 8 wife1 8,i am doom$ to ?ree fates--a crocodile1 a s]p5t1 & a dog40 ,%e said to him1 8,let "o kill ! dog :i* belongs to !e40 ,he repli$ to h]1 8,i am n go+ to kill my dog1 :i* ,i h br\ght up f :5 x 0 small40 ,& %e fe>$ greatly = h] husb&1 & w\ld n let him g alone abroad4 ,& "o w5t ) ! y\? t[>d ! l& ( ,egypt1 to travel 9 t c\ntry4 ,behold ! crocodile ( ! riv]1 he came out by ! t[n 9 :i* ! y\? 04 ,& 9 t t[n 0 a mighty man4 ,& ! mighty man w\ld n suff] ! crocodile to escape4 ,& :5 ! crocodile 0 b\nd1 ! mighty man w5t out & walk$ abroad4 ,& :5 ! sun rose ! mighty man w5t back to ! h\se2 & he did s e day1 dur+ two mon?s ( days4 ,n[ :5 ! days pass$ aft] ?is1 ! y\? sat mak+ a good day 9 8 h\se4 ,& :5 ! ev5+ came he lay d[n on 8 b$1 sleep seiz$ ^u 8 limbs2 & 8 wife fill$ a b[l ( milk1 & plac$ x by 8 side4 ,!n came out a s]p5t f 8 hole1 to bite ! y\?2 behold 8 wife 0 sitt+ by him1 %e lay n d[n4 ,!reupon ! s]vants gave milk to ! s]p5t1 & he drank1 & 0 drunk1 & lay upside d[n4 ,!n 8 wife made x to p]i% ) ! bl[s ( h] dagg]4 ,& !y woke h] husb&1 :o 0 a/oni%$2 & %e said unto him3 8,behold ?y ,god has giv5 "o ( ?y dooms into ?y h&2 he w also give !e ! o!rs40 ,& he sacrific$ to ,god1 ador+ him1 & prais+ 8 spirits f day to day4 ,& :5 ! days 7 pass$ aft] ^! ?+s1 ! y\? w5t to walk 9 ! fields ( 8 doma94 ,he w5t n alone1 behold 8 dog 0 foll[+ him4 ,& 8 dog ran aside aft] ! wild game1 & he foll[$ ! dog4 ,he came to ! riv]1 & ent]$ ! riv] beh9d 8 dog4 ,!n came out ! crocodile1 & took him to ! place :]e ! mighty man 04 ,& ! crocodile said to ! y\?1 8,i am ?y doom1 foll[+ aft] !e44440 7,"h ! papyrus breaks (f47 ,anpu ,& ,bata ,once !re 7 two bre?r51 ( "o "m & "o fa!r2 ,anpu 0 ! "n ( ! eld]1 & ,bata 0 ! "n ( ! y\ng]4 ,n[1 z = ,anpu he _h a h\se1 & he _h a wife4 ,b 8 little bro!r 0 to him z x 7 a son2 he x 0 :o made = him 8 clo!s2 he x 0 :o foll[$ beh9d 8 ox5 to ! fields2 he x 0 :o did ! pl\gh+2 he x 0 :o h>ve/$ ! corn2 he x 0 :o did = him all ! matt]s t 7 9 ! field4 ,behold1 8 y\ng] bro!r grew to be an excell5t work]1 !re 0 n 8 equal 9 ! :ole l&2 behold1 ! _s ( a god 0 9 him4 ,n[ aft] ?is ! y\ng] bro!r foll[$ 8 ox5 9 8 daily mann]2 & e ev5+ he turn$ aga9 to ! h\se1 lad5 ) all ! h]bs ( ! field1 ) milk & ) wood1 & ) all ?+s ( ! field4 ,& he put !m d[n be=e 8 eld] bro!r1 :o 0 sitt+ ) 8 wife2 & he drank & ate1 & he lay d[n 9 8 /able ) ! cattle4 ,& at ! dawn ( day he took bread :i* he _h bak$1 & laid x be=e 8 eld] bro!r2 & he took ) him 8 bread to ! field1 & he drave 8 cattle to pa/ure 9 ! fields4 ,& z he walk$ beh9d 8 cattle1 !y said to him1 8,good is ! h]bage :i* is 9 t place02 & he li/5$ to all t !y said1 & he took !m to ! good place :i* !y desir$4 ,& ! cattle :i* 7 be=e him became exce$+ excell5t1 & !y multipli$ greatly4 ,n[ at ! "t ( pl\gh+ 8 eld] bro!r said unto him3 8,let u make ready = ourselves a goodly yoke ( ox5 = pl\gh+1 = ! l& has come out f ! wat]1 x is fit = pl\gh+4 ,moreov]1 d ?\ come to ! field ) corn1 = we w beg9 ! pl\gh+ 9 ! morr[ morn+40 ,?us said he to him2 & 8 y\ng] bro!r did all ?+s z 8 eld] bro!r _h spok5 unto him to d !m4 ,& :5 ! morn 0 come1 !y w5t to ! fields ) _! ?+s2 & _! he>ts 7 pleas$ exce$+ly ) _! task 9 ! beg9n+ ( _! "w4 ,& x came to pass aft] ?is t z !y 7 9 ! field !y /opp$ = corn1 & he s5t 8 y\ng] bro!r1 say+1 8,ha/e ?\1 br+ to u corn f ! f>m40 ,& ! y\ng] bro!r f\nd ! wife ( 8 eld] bro!r1 z %e 0 sitt+ ty+ h] hair4 ,he said to h]3 8,get up1 & give to me corn1 t ,i may run to ! field1 = my eld] bro!r ha/5$ me2 d n delay40 ,%e said to him3 8,g1 op5 ! b91 & ?\ %alt take to ?yself accord+ to ?y w1 t ,i may n drop my locks ( hair :ile ,i dress !m40 ,! y\? w5t into ! /able2 he took a l>ge measure1 = he desir$ to take mu* corn2 he load$ x ) :eat & b>ley2 & he w5t out c>ry+ x4 ,%e said to him1 8,h[ mu* ( ! corn t is want$1 is t :i* is on ?y %\ld]80 ,he said to h]3 8,?ree bu%els ( b>ley1 & two ( :eat1 9 all five2 ^! are :at are ^u my %\ld]40 ,?us said he to h]4 ,& %e conv]s$ ) him1 say+1 8,!re is great /r5g? 9 !e1 = ,i see ?y might e day40 ,& h] he>t knew him ) ! k ( y\?4 ,& %e arose & came to him1 & conv]s$ ) him1 say+1 8,come1 /ay ) me1 & x %all be well = !e1 & ,i w make = !e beautiful g>m5ts40 ,!n ! y\? became l a pan!r ( ! s\? ) fury at ! evil spee* :i* %e _h made to him2 & %e fe>$ greatly4 ,& he spake unto h]1 say+3 8,behold ?\ art to me z a "m1 ?y husb& is to me z a fa!r1 = he :o is eld] ?an ,i has br\ght me up4 ,:at is ?is wick$ness t ?\ ha/ said to me8 ,say x n to me aga94 ,= ,i w n tell x to any man1 = ,i w n let x be utt]$ by ! m\? ( any man40 ,he lift$ up 8 burd51 & he w5t to ! field & came to 8 eld] bro!r2 & !y took up _! "w1 to labor at _! task4 ,n[ aft]w>d1 at ev5time1 8 eld] bro!r 0 return+ to 8 h\se2 & ! y\ng] bro!r 0 foll[+ aft] 8 ox51 & he load$ himself ) all ! ?+s ( ! field2 & he br\ght 8 ox5 be=e him1 to make !m lie d[n 9 _! /able :i* 0 9 ! f>m4 ,& behold ! wife ( ! eld] bro!r 0 afraid = ! words :i* %e _h said4 ,%e took a p>cel ( fat1 %e became l "o :o is evilly beat51 desir+ to say to h] husb&1 8,x is ?y y\ng] bro!r :o has done ?is wrong40 ,h] husb& return$ 9 ! ev51 z 0 8 wont ( e day2 he came unto 8 h\se2 he f\nd 8 wife ill ( viol5ce2 %e did n give him wat] ^u 8 h&s z he us$ to h1 %e did n make a light be=e him1 8 h\se 0 9 d>kness1 & %e 0 ly+ v sick4 ,h] husb& said to h]1 8,:o has spok51 ) !e80 ,behold %e said3 8,no "o has spok5 ) me except ?y y\ng] bro!r4 ,:5 he came to take = !e corn he f\nd me sitt+ alone2 he said to me1 #8,come1 let u /ay toge!r1 tie up ?y hair4' ,?us spake he to me4 ,i did n li/5 to him1 b ?us spake ,i to him3 #8,behold1 am ,i n ?y "m1 is n ?y eld] bro!r to !e z a fa!r8' ,& he fe>$1 & he beat me to /op me f mak+ report to !e1 & if ?\ lette/ him live ,i %all die4 ,n[ behold he is com+ 9 ! ev5+2 & ,i compla9 ( ^! wick$ words1 = he w\ld h done ?is ev5 9 daylight40 ,& ! eld] bro!r became z a pan!r ( ! s\?2 he %>p5$ 8 knife2 he took x 9 8 h&2 he /ood beh9d ! door ( 8 /able to slay 8 y\ng] bro!r z he came 9 ! ev5+ to br+ 8 cattle into ! /able4 ,n[ ! sun w5t d[n1 & he load$ himself ) h]bs 9 8 daily mann]4 ,he came1 & 8 =emo/ c[ ent]$ ! /able1 & %e said to h] keep]1 8,behold ?\ ?y eld] bro!r /&+ be=e !e ) 8 knife to slay !e2 flee f be=e him40 ,he he>d :at 8 fir/ c[ _h said2 & ! next ent]+1 %e also said likewise4 ,he look$ b5ea? ! door ( ! /able2 he saw ! feet ( 8 eld] bro!r2 he 0 /&+ beh9d ! door1 & 8 knife 0 9 8 h&4 ,he ca/ d[n 8 load to ! gr\nd1 & betook himself to flee swiftly2 & 8 eld] bro!r pursu$ aft] him ) 8 knife4 ,!n ! y\ng] bro!r cri$ out unto ,ra ,h>akhti1 say+1 8,my good ,"l6 ,?\ art he :o divides ! evil f ! good40 ,& ,ra /ood & he>d all 8 cry2 & ,ra made a wide wat] betwe5 him & 8 eld] bro!r1 & x 0 full ( crocodiles2 & ! "o bro!r 0 on "o bank1 & ! o!r on ! o!r bank2 & ! eld] bro!r smote twice on 8 h&s at n slay+ him4 ,?us did he4 ,& ! y\ng] bro!r call$ to ! eld] on ! bank1 say+3 8,/& /ill until ! dawn ( day2 & :5 ,ra arise?1 ,i %all judge ) !e be=e him1 & he disc]ne? betwe5 ! good & ! evil4 ,= ,i %all n be ) !e any m =ev]2 ,i %all n be 9 ! place 9 :i* ?\ art2 ,i %all g to ! valley ( ! acacia40 ,n[ :5 ! l& 0 light5$1 & ! next day appe>$1 ,ra ,h>akhti arose1 & "o look$ unto ! o!r4 ,& ! y\? spake ) 8 eld] bro!r1 say+3 8,:]e=e e>ne/ ?\ aft] me to slay me 9 craft9ess1 :5 ?\ did/ n he> ! words ( my m\?8 ,= ,i am ?y bro!r 9 tru?1 & ?\ art to me z a fa!r1 & ?y wife ev5 z a "m3 is x n s8 ,v]ily1 :5 ,i 0 s5t to br+ = u corn1 ?y wife said to me1 #8,come1 /ay ) me'2 = behold ?is has be5 turn$ ov] unto !e into ano!r wise40 ,& he caus$ him to und]/& ( all t happ5$ ) him & 8 wife4 ,& he swore an oa? by ,ra ,h>akhti1 say+1 8,?y com+ to slay me by deceit ) ?y knife 0 an abom9ation40 ,!n ! y\? took a knife1 & cut (f ( 8 fle%1 & ca/ x into ! wat]1 & ! fi% swall[$ x4 ,he fail$2 he became fa9t2 & 8 eld] bro!r curs$ 8 own he>t greatly2 he /ood weep+ = him af> (f2 he knew n h[ to pass ov] to :]e 8 y\ng] bro!r 01 because ( ! crocodiles4 ,& ! y\ng] bro!r call$ unto him1 say+3 8,:]eas ?\ ha/ devis$ an evil ?+1 wilt ?\ n also devise a good ?+1 ev5 l t :i* ,i w\ld d unto !e8 ,:5 ?\ goe/ to ?y h\se ?\ mu/ look to ?y cattle1 = ,i %all n /ay 9 ! place :]e ?\ art2 ,i am go+ to ! valley ( ! acacia4 ,& n[ z to :at ?\ %alt d = me2 x is ev5 t ?\ %alt come to seek aft] me1 if ?\ p]ceive/ a matt]1 namely1 t !re are ?+s happ5+ unto me4 ,& ?is is :at %all come to pass1 t ,i %all draw out my s\l1 & ,i %all put x ^u ! top ( ! fl[]s ( ! acacia1 & :5 ! acacia is cut d[n1 & x falls to ! gr\nd1 & ?\ come/ to seek = x1 if ?\ se>*e/ = x sev5 ye>s d n let ?y he>t be we>i$4 ,= ?\ wilt f9d x1 & ?\ mu/ put x 9 a cup ( cold wat]1 & expect t ,i %all live aga91 t ,i may make answ] to :at has be5 done wrong4 ,& ?\ %alt "k ( ?is1 t is to say1 t ?+s are happ5+ to me1 :5 "o %all give to !e a cup ( be] 9 ?y h&1 & x %all be tr\bl$2 /ay n !n1 = v]ily x %all come to pass ) !e40 ,& ! y\? w5t to ! valley ( ! acacia2 & 8 eld] bro!r w5t unto 8 h\se2 8 h& 0 laid on 8 head1 & he ca/ du/ on 8 head2 he came to 8 h\se1 & he slew 8 wife1 he ca/ h] to ! dogs1 & he sat 9 m\rn+ = 8 y\ng] bro!r4 ,n[ _m days aft] ^! ?+s1 ! y\ng] bro!r 0 9 ! valley ( ! acacia2 !re 0 none ) him2 he sp5t 8 "t 9 hunt+ ! bea/s ( ! des]t1 & he came back 9 ! ev5 to lie d[n "u ! acacia1 :i* bore 8 s\l ^u ! topmo/ fl[]4 ,& aft] ?is he built himself a t[] ) 8 own h&s1 9 ! valley ( ! acacia2 x 0 full ( all good ?+s1 t he might provide = himself a home4 ,& he w5t out f 8 t[]1 & he met ! ,n9e ,gods1 :o 7 walk+ =? to look ^u ! :ole l&4 ,! ,n9e ,gods talk$ "o ) ano!r1 & !y said unto him3 8,ho6 ,bata1 bull ( ! ,n9e ,gods1 art ?\ rema9+ alone8 ,?\ ha/ left ?y village = ! wife ( ,anpu1 ?y eld] bro!r4 ,behold 8 wife is sla94 ,?\ ha/ giv5 him an answ] to all t 0 transgress$ aga9/ !e40 ,& _! he>ts 7 vex$ = him exce$+ly4 ,& ,ra ,h>akhti said to ,khnumu1 8,behold1 frame ?\ a woman = ,bata1 t he may n rema9 alive alone40 ,& ,khnumu made = him a mate to dwell ) him4 ,%e 0 m beautiful 9 h] limbs ?an any woman :o is 9 ! :ole l&4 ,! ess5ce ( e god 0 9 h]4 ,! sev5 ,ha?ors came to see h]3 !y said ) "o m\?1 8,%e w die a %>p dea?40 ,& ,bata lov$ h] v exce$+ly1 & %e dwelt 9 8 h\se2 he pass$ 8 "t 9 hunt+ ! bea/s ( ! des]t1 & br\ght & laid !m be=e h]4 ,he said3 8,g n outside1 le/ ! sea seize !e2 = ,i _c rescue !e f x1 = ,i am a woman l !e2 my s\l is plac$ on ! head ( ! fl[] ( ! acacia2 & if ano!r f9d x1 ,i mu/ fight ) him40 ,& he op5$ unto h] 8 he>t 9 all its nature4 ,n[ aft] ^! ?+s ,bata w5t to hunt 9 8 daily mann]4 ,& ! "y girl w5t to walk "u ! acacia :i* 0 by ! side ( h] h\se4 ,!n ! sea saw h]1 & ca/ its waves up aft] h]4 ,%e betook h]self to flee f be=e x4 ,%e ent]$ h] h\se4 ,& ! sea call$ unto ! acacia1 say+1 8,oh1 w\ld t ,i c\ld seize h]60 ,& ! acacia br\ght a lock f h] hair1 & ! sea c>ri$ x to ,egypt1 & dropp$ x 9 ! place ( ! full]s ( ,ph>aoh's l954 ,! smell ( ! lock ( hair ent]$ into ! clo!s ( ,ph>aoh2 & !y 7 wro? ) ! full]s ( ,ph>aoh1 say+1 8,! smell ( o9tm5t is 9 ! clo!s ( ,ph>aoh40 ,& ! p 7 rebuk$ e day1 !y knew n :at !y %\ld d4 ,& ! *ief full] ( ,ph>aoh walk$ by ! bank1 & 8 he>t 0 v evil )9 him aft] ! daily qu>rel ) him4 ,he /ood /ill1 he /ood ^u ! s& opposite to ! lock ( hair1 :i* 0 9 ! wat]1 & he made "o ent] into ! wat] & br+ x to him2 & !re 0 f\nd 9 x a smell1 exce$+ sweet4 ,he took x to ,ph>aoh2 & !y br\ght ! scribes & ! wise m51 & !y said unto ,ph>aoh3 8,?is lock ( hair belongs to a daught] ( ,ra ,h>akhti3 ! ess5ce ( e god is 9 h]1 & x is a tribute to !e f ano!r l&4 ,let mess5g]s g to e /range l& to seek h]3 & z = ! mess5g] :o %all g to ! valley ( ! acacia1 let _m m5 g ) him to br+ h]40 ,!n said 8 ,maje/y1 8,excell5t exce$+ly is :at has be5 said to u02 & !y s5t !m4 ,& _m days aft] ^! ?+s ! p :o 7 s5t to /range l&s came to give report unto ! ,k+3 b !re came n ^? :o w5t to ! valley ( ! acacia1 = ,bata _h sla9 !m1 b let "o ( !m return to give a report to ! ,k+4 ,8 ,maje/y s5t _m m5 & soldi]s1 z well z horsem51 to br+ h] back4 ,& !re 0 a woman among !m1 & to h] _h be5 giv5 9 h] h& beautiful ornam5ts ( a woman4 ,& ! girl came back ) h]1 & !y rejoic$ ov] h] 9 ! :ole l&4 ,& 8 ,maje/y lov$ h] exce$+ly1 & rais$ h] to high e/ate2 & he spake unto h] t %e %\ld tell him conc]n+ h] husb&4 ,& %e said1 8,let ! acacia be cut d[n1 & let "o *op x up40 ,& !y s5t m5 & soldi]s ) _! weapons to cut d[n ! acacia2 & !y came to ! acacia1 & !y cut ! fl[] ^u :i* 0 ! s\l ( ,bata1 & he fell dead sudd5ly4 ,& :5 ! next day came1 & ! e>? 0 light5$1 ! acacia 0 cut d[n4 ,& ,anpu1 ! eld] bro!r ( ,bata1 ent]$ 8 h\se1 & wa%$ 8 h&s2 & "o gave him a cup ( be]1 & x became tr\bl$2 & "o gave him ano!r ( w9e1 & ! smell ( x 0 evil4 ,!n he took 8 /aff1 & 8 s&als1 & likewise 8 clo!s1 ) 8 weapons ( w>2 & he betook himself =? to ! valley ( ! acacia4 ,he ent]$ ! t[] ( 8 y\ng] bro!r1 & he f\nd him ly+ ^u 8 mat2 he 0 dead4 ,& he wept :5 he saw 8 y\ng] bro!r v]ily ly+ dead4 ,& he w5t out to seek ! s\l ( 8 y\ng] bro!r "u ! acacia tree1 "u :i* 8 y\ng] bro!r lay 9 ! ev5+4 ,he sp5t ?ree ye>s 9 seek+ = x1 b f\nd x n4 ,& :5 he began ! f\r? ye>1 he desir$ 9 8 he>t to return into ,egypt2 he said1 8,i w g to-morr[ morn40 ,?us spake he 9 8 he>t4 ,n[ :5 ! l& light5$1 & ! next day appe>$1 he 0 walk+ "u ! acacia2 he 0 sp5d+ 8 "t 9 seek+ x4 ,& he return$ 9 ! ev5+1 & labor$ at seek+ x aga94 ,he f\nd a se$4 ,he return$ ) x4 ,behold ?is 0 ! s\l ( 8 y\ng] bro!r4 ,he br\ght a cup ( cold wat]1 & he ca/ ! se$ into x3 & he sat d[n1 z he 0 wont4 ,n[ :5 ! night came 8 s\l suck$ up ! wat]2 ,bata %udd]$ 9 all 8 limbs1 & he look$ on 8 eld] bro!r2 8 s\l 0 9 ! cup4 ,!n ,anpu took ! cup ( cold wat]1 9 :i* ! s\l ( 8 y\ng] bro!r 02 ,bata drank x1 8 s\l /ood aga9 9 its place1 & he became z he _h be54 ,!y embrac$ ea* o!r1 & !y conv]s$ toge!r4 ,& ,bata said to 8 eld] bro!r3 8,behold ,i am to become z a great bull1 :i* be>s1 e good m>k2 no "o kn[e? its hi/ory1 & ?\ mu/ sit ^u my back4 ,:5 ! sun arises ,i %all be 9 ! place :]e my wife is1 t ,i may return answ] to h]2 & ?\ mu/ take me to ! place :]e ! ,k+ is4 ,= all good ?+s %all be done = !e2 = "o %all lade !e ) silv] & gold1 because ?\ br+e/ me to ,ph>aoh1 = ,i become a great m>vel1 & !y %all rejoice = me 9 all ! l&4 ,& ?\ %alt g to ?y village40 ,& :5 ! l& 0 light5$1 & ! next day appe>$1 ,bata became 9 ! =m :i* he _h told to 8 eld] bro!r4 ,& ,anpu sat ^u 8 back until ! dawn4 ,he came to ! place :]e ! ,k+ 01 & !y made 8 ,maje/y to "k ( him2 he saw him1 & he 0 exce$+ joyful ) him4 ,he made = him great (f]+s1 say+1 8,?is is a great wond] :i* has come to pass40 ,!re 7 rejoic+s ov] him 9 ! :ole l&4 ,!y pres5t$ unto him silv] & gold = 8 eld] bro!r1 :o w5t & /ay$ 9 8 village4 ,!y gave to ! bull _m m5 & _m ?+s1 & ,ph>aoh lov$ him exce$+ly above all t is 9 ?is l&4 ,& aft] _m days aft] ^! ?+s1 ! bull ent]$ ! purifi$ place2 he /ood 9 ! place :]e ! pr9cess 02 he began to speak ) h]1 say+1 8,behold1 ,i am alive inde$40 ,& %e said to him1 8,&1 pray1 :o art ?\80 ,he said to h]1 8,i am ,bata4 ,i p]ceiv$ :5 ?\ caus$/ t !y %\ld de/roy ! acacia ( ,ph>aoh1 :i* 0 my abode1 t ,i might n be suff]$ to live4 ,behold1 ,i am alive inde$1 ,i am z an ox40 ,!n ! pr9cess fe>$ exce$+ly = ! words t h] husb& _h spok5 to h]4 ,& he w5t out f ! purifi$ place4 ,& 8 ,maje/y 0 sitt+1 mak+ a good day ) h]3 %e 0 at ! table ( 8 ,maje/y1 & ! ,k+ 0 exce$+ pleas$ ) h]4 ,& %e said to 8 ,maje/y1 8,swe> to me by ,god1 say+1 #8,:at ?\ %alt say1 ,i w obey x = ?y sake4' 0 ,he he>k5$ unto all t %e said1 ev5 ?is4 8,let me eat ( ! liv] ( ! ox1 because he is fit = naught40 ,?us spake %e to him4 ,& ! ,k+ 0 exce$+ sad at h] words1 ! he>t ( ,ph>aoh griev$ him greatly4 ,& aft] ! l& 0 light5$1 & ! next day appe>$1 !y proclaim$ a great fea/ ) (f]+s to ! ox4 ,& ! ,k+ s5t "o ( ! *ief but*]s ( 8 ,maje/y1 to cause ! ox to be sacrific$4 ,& :5 he 0 sacrific$1 z he 0 ^u ! %\ld]s ( ! p1 he %ook 8 neck1 & he ?rew two drops ( blood ov] aga9/ ! two doors ( 8 ,maje/y4 ,! "o fell ^u ! "o side1 on ! great door ( ,ph>aoh1 & ! o!r ^u ! o!r door4 ,!y grew z two great ,p]sea trees1 & ea* ( !m 0 excell5t4 ,& "o w5t to tell unto 8 ,maje/y1 8,two great ,p]sea trees h gr[n1 z a great m>vel ( 8 ,maje/y1 9 ! night by ! side ( ! great gate ( 8 ,maje/y40 ,& !re 0 rejoic+ = !m 9 all ! l&1 & !re 7 (f]+s made to !m4 ,& :5 ! days 7 multipli$ aft] ^! ?+s1 8 ,maje/y 0 adorn$ ) ! blue cr[n1 ) g>l&s ( fl[]s on 8 neck1 & he 0 ^u ! *>iot ( pale gold1 & he w5t out f ! palace to behold ! ,p]sea trees3 ! pr9cess also 0 go+ out ) horses beh9d 8 ,maje/y4 ,& 8 ,maje/y sat b5ea? "o ( ! ,p]sea trees1 & x spake ?us ) 8 wife3 8,oh ?\ deceitful "o1 ,i am ,bata1 ,i am alive1 ?\gh ,i h be5 evilly entreat$4 ,i knew :o caus$ ! acacia to be cut d[n by ,ph>aoh at my dwell+4 ,i !n became an ox1 & ?\ caus$/ t ,i %\ld be kill$40 ,& _m days aft] ^! ?+s ! pr9cess /ood at ! table ( ,ph>aoh1 & ! ,k+ 0 pleas$ ) h]4 ,& %e said to 8 ,maje/y1 8,swe> to me by ,god1 say+1 #8,t :i* ! pr9cess %all say to me ,i w obey x = h]4' 0 ,& he he>k5$ unto all %e said4 ,& he comm&$1 8,let ^! two ,p]sea trees be cut d[n1 & let !m be made into goodly planks40 ,& he he>k5$ unto all %e said4 ,& aft] ?is 8 ,maje/y s5t skilful craftsm51 & !y cut d[n ! ,p]sea trees ( ,ph>aoh2 & ! pr9cess1 ! royal wife1 0 /&+ look+ on1 & !y did all t 0 9 h] he>t unto ! trees4 ,b a *ip flew up1 & x ent]$ into ! m\? ( ! pr9cess2 %e swall[$ x1 & aft] _m days %e bore a son4 ,& "o w5t to tell 8 ,maje/y1 8,!re is born to !e a son40 ,& !y br\ght him1 & gave to him a nurse & s]vants2 & !re 7 rejoic+s 9 ! :ole l&4 ,& ! ,k+ sat mak+ a m]ry day1 z !y 7 ab\t ! nam+ ( him1 & 8 ,maje/y lov$ him exce$+ly at t mom5t1 & ! ,k+ rais$ him to be ! royal son ( ,ku%4 ,n[ aft] ! days _h multipli$ aft] ^! ?+s1 8 ,maje/y made him heir ( all ! l&4 ,& _m days aft] t1 :5 he _h fulfill$ _m ye>s z heir1 8 ,maje/y flew up to heav54 ,& ! heir said1 8,let my great nobles ( 8 ,maje/y be br\ght be=e me1 t ,i may make !m to "k all t has happ5$ to me40 ,& !y br\ght also be=e him 8 wife1 & he judg$ ) h] be=e him1 & !y agre$ ) him4 ,!y br\ght to him 8 eld] bro!r2 he made him h]$it>y pr9ce 9 all 8 l&4 ,he 0 ?irty ye>s ,k+ ( ,egypt1 & he di$1 & 8 eld] bro!r /ood 9 8 place on ! day ( burial4 ,excell5tly f9i%$ 9 peace1 = ! ka ( ! scribe ( ! treasury ,kagabu1 ( ! treasury ( ,ph>aoh1 & = ! scribe ,hora1 & ! scribe ,m]emapt4 ,writt5 by ! scribe ,an5a1 ! own] ( ?is roll4 ,he :o speaks aga9/ ?is roll1 may ,tahuti smite him4 ,setna ,& ,! ,magic ,book ,! mighty ,k+ ,us]4maat4ra 7,rameses ! ,great7 _h a son nam$ ,setna ,kha4em4ua/ :o 0 a great scribe1 & v le>n$ 9 all ! anci5t writ+s4 ,& he he>d t ! magic book ( ,?o?1 by :i* a man may en*ant heav5 & e>?1 & "k ! language ( all birds & bea/s1 0 buri$ 9 ! cemet]y ( ,memphis4 ,& he w5t to se>* = x ) 8 bro!r ,an4he4hor4eru2 & :5 !y f\nd ! tomb ( ! ,k+'s son1 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 son ( ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,m]4neb4ptah1 ,setna op5$ x & w5t 94 ,n[ 9 ! tomb 0 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 & ) him 0 ! ka ( 8 wife ,ahura2 = ?\gh %e 0 buri$ at ,koptos1 h] ka dwelt at ,memphis ) h] husb&1 :om %e lov$4 ,& ,setna saw !m seat$ be=e _! (f]+s1 & ! book lay betwe5 !m4 ,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah said to ,setna1 8,:o are y t break into my tomb 9 ?is way80 ,he said1 8,i am ,setna1 son ( ! great ,k+ ,us]4maat4ra1 liv+ =ev]1 & ,i come = t book :i* ,i see betwe5 y40 ,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah said1 8,x _c be giv5 to y40 ,!n said ,setna1 8,b ,i w c>ry x away by =ce40 ,!n ,ahura said to ,setna1 8,d n take ?is book2 = x w br+ tr\ble on y1 z x has ^u u4 ,li/5 to :at we h suff]$ = x40 ,ahura's ,tale 8,we 7 ! two *ildr5 ( ! ,k+ ,m]4neb4ptah1 & he lov$ u v mu*1 = he _h no o!rs2 & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah 0 9 8 palace z heir ov] all ! l&4 ,& :5 we 7 gr[n1 ! ,k+ said to ! ,que51 #8,i w m>ry ,na4nef]4ka4ptah to ! daught] ( a g5]al1 & ,ahura to ! son ( ano!r g5]al4' ,& ! ,que5 said1 #8,no2 he is ! heir1 let him m>ry 8 si/]1 l ! heir ( a k+2 none o!r is fit = him4' ,& ! ,k+ said1 #8,t is n fair2 !y _h bett] be m>ri$ to ! *ildr5 ( ! g5]al4' 8,& ! ,que5 said1 #8,x is y :o are n deal+ rightly ) me4' ,& ! ,k+ answ]$1 #8,if ,i h no m ?an ^! two *ildr51 is x "r t !y %\ld m>ry "o ano!r8 ,i w m>ry ,na4nef]4ka4ptah to ! daught] ( an (fic]1 & ,ahura to ! son ( ano!r (fic]4 ,x has (t5 be5 done s 9 our family4' 8,& at a "t :5 !re 0 a great fea/ be=e ! ,k+1 !y came to fet* me to ! fea/4 ,& ,i 0 v tr\bl$1 & did n behave z ,i us$ to d4 ,& ! ,k+ said to me1 #8,ahura1 h y s5t someone to me ab\t ?is sorry matt]1 say+1 8,let me be m>ri$ to my eld] bro!r08' ,i said to him1 #8,well1 let me m>ry ! son ( an (fic]1 & he m>ry ! daught] ( ano!r (fic]1 z x (t5 happ5s s 9 our family4' ,i laugh$1 & ! ,k+ laugh$4 ,& ! ,k+ told ! /ew>d ( ! palace1 #8,let !m take ,ahura to ! h\se ( ,na4nef]4ka4ptah to-night1 & all k9ds ( good ?+s ) h]4' ,s !y br\ght me z a wife to ! h\se ( ,na4nef]4ka4ptah2 & ! ,k+ ord]$ !m to give me pres5ts ( silv] & gold1 & ?+s f ! palace4 8,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah pass$ a happy "t ) me1 & receiv$ all ! pres5ts f ! palace2 & we lov$ "o ano!r4 ,& :5 ,i expect$ a *ild1 !y told ! ,k+1 & he 0 mo/ he>tily glad2 & he s5t me _m ?+s1 & a pres5t ( ! be/ silv] & gold & l954 ,& :5 ! "t came1 ,i bore ?is little *ild t is be=e y4 ,& !y gave him ! "n ( ,m]-ab1 & regi/]$ him 9 ! book ( ! #8,h\se ( life4' 8,& :5 my bro!r ,na4nef]4ka4ptah w5t to ! cemet]y ( ,memphis1 he did no?+ on e>? b read ! writ+s t are 9 ! catacombs ( ! k+s1 & ! tablets ( ! #8,h\se ( life1' & ! inscriptions t are se5 on ! monum5ts1 & he work$ h>d on ! writ+s4 ,& !re 0 a prie/ !re call$ ,nesi-ptah2 & z ,na4nef]4ka4ptah w5t into a temple to pray1 x happ5$ t he w5t beh9d ?is prie/1 & 0 read+ ! inscriptions t 7 on ! *apels ( ! gods4 ,& ! prie/ mock$ him & laugh$4 ,s ,na4nef]4ka4ptah said to him1 #8,:y are y laugh+ at me8' ,& he repli$1 #8,i 0 n laugh+ at y1 or if ,i happ5$ to d s1 x 0 at y\r read+ writ+s t are wor?less4 ,if y wi% s mu* to read writ+s1 come to me1 & ,i w br+ y to ! place :]e ! book is :i* ,?o? himself wrote ) 8 own h&1 & :i* w br+ y to ! gods4 ,:5 y read b two pages 9 ?is y w en*ant ! heav51 ! e>?1 ! abyss1 ! m\nta9s1 & ! sea2 y %all "k :at ! birds ( ! sky & ! crawl+ ?+s are say+2 y %all see ! fi%es ( ! deep1 = a div9e p[] is !re to br+ !m up out ( ! dep?4 ,& :5 y read ! second page1 if y are 9 ! _w ( gho/s1 y w become aga9 9 ! %ape y 7 9 on e>?4 ,y w see ! sun %9+ 9 ! sky1 ) all ! gods1 & ! full moon4' 8,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah said3 #8,by ! life ( ! ,k+6 ,tell me ( any?+ y want done & ,i'll d x = y1 if y w only s5d me :]e ?is book is4' ,& ! prie/ answ]$ ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 #8,if y want to g to ! place :]e ! book is1 y mu/ give me #ajj pieces ( silv] = my fun]al1 & provide t !y %all bury me z a ri* prie/4' ,s ,na4nef]4ka4ptah call$ 8 lad & told him to give ! prie/ #ajj pieces ( silv]2 & he made !m d z he wi%$1 ev5 ev]y?+ t he ask$ =4 ,!n ! prie/ said to ,na4nef]4ka4ptah3 #8,?is book is 9 ! middle ( ! riv] at ,koptos1 9 an iron box2 9 ! iron box is a bronze box2 9 ! bronze box is a sycamore box2 9 ! sycamore box is an ivory & ebony box2 9 ! ivory & ebony box is a silv] box2 9 ! silv] box is a gold5 box1 & 9 t is ! book4 ,x is twi/$ all r\nd ) snakes & scorpions & all ! o!r crawl+ ?+s ar\nd ! box 9 :i* ! book is2 & !re is a dea?less snake by ! box4' ,& :5 ! prie/ told ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 he did n "k :]e on e>? he 01 he 0 s mu* delight$4 8,& :5 he came f ! temple he told me all t _h happ5$ to him4 ,& he said3 #8,i %all g to ,koptos1 = ,i mu/ fet* ?is book2 ,i w n /ay any long] 9 ! nor?4' ,& ,i said1 #8,let me dissuade y1 = y prep>e sorr[ & y w br+ me into tr\ble 9 ! ,!baid4' ,& ,i laid my h& on ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 to keep him f go+ to ,koptos1 b he w\ld n li/5 to me2 & he w5t to ! ,k+1 & told ! ,k+ all t ! prie/ _h said4 ,! ,k+ ask$ him1 #8,:at is x t y want8' & he repli$1 #8,let !m give me ! royal boat ) its belong+s1 = ,i w g to ! s\? ) ,ahura & h] little boy ,m]-ab1 & fet* ?is book )\t delay4' ,s !y gave him ! royal boat ) its belong+s1 & we w5t ) him to ! hav51 & sail$ f !re up to ,koptos4 8,!n ! prie/s ( ,isis ( ,koptos1 & ! high-prie/ ( ,isis1 came d[n to u )\t wait+1 to meet ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 & _! wives also came to me4 ,we w5t into ! temple ( ,isis & ,h>pokrates2 & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah br\ght an ox1 a goose1 & "s w9e1 & made a burnt-(f]+ & a dr9k-(f]+ be=e ,isis ( ,koptos & ,h>pokrates4 ,!y br\ght u to a v f9e h\se1 ) all good ?+s2 & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah sp5t f\r days !re & fea/$ ) ! prie/s ( ,isis ( ,koptos1 & ! wives ( ! prie/s ( ,isis also made holiday ) me4 8,& ! morn+ ( ! fif? day came2 & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah call$ a prie/ to him1 & made a magic cab9 t 0 full ( m5 & tackle4 ,he put ! spell ^u x1 & put life 9 x1 & gave !m brea?1 & sank x 9 ! wat]4 ,he fill$ ! royal boat ) s&1 & took leave ( me1 & sail$ f ! hav53 & ,i sat by ! riv] at ,koptos t ,i might see :at w\ld become ( him4 ,& he said1 #8,workm51 "w = me1 ev5 at ! place :]e ! book is4' ,& !y toil$ by night & by day2 & :5 !y _h rea*$ x 9 ?ree days1 he ?rew ! s& out1 & made a %oal 9 ! riv]4 ,& !n he f\nd on x entw9$ s]p5ts & scorpions & all k9ds ( crawl+ ?+s ar\nd ! box 9 :i* ! book 02 & by x he f\nd a dea?less snake ar\nd ! box4 ,& he laid ! spell ^u ! entw9$ s]p5ts & scorpions & all k9ds ( crawl+ ?+s :i* 7 ar\nd ! box1 t !y %\ld n come out4 ,& he w5t to ! dea?less snake1 & f\ght ) him1 & kill$ him2 b he came to life aga91 & took a new =m4 ,he !n f\ght aga9 ) him a second "t2 b he came to life aga91 & took a ?ird =m4 ,he !n cut him 9 two p>ts1 & put s& betwe5 ! p>ts1 t he %\ld n appe> aga94 8,na4nef]4ka4ptah !n w5t to ! place :]e he f\nd ! box4 ,he uncov]$ a box ( iron1 & op5$ x2 he f\nd !n a box ( bronze1 & op5$ t2 !n he f\nd a box ( sycamore wood1 & op5$ t2 aga91 he f\nd a box ( ivory & ebony1 & op5$ t2 yet1 he f\nd a box ( silv]1 & op5$ t2 & !n he f\nd a box ( gold2 he op5$ t1 & f\nd ! book 9 x4 ,he took ! book f ! gold5 box1 & read a page ( spells f x4 ,he en*ant$ ! heav5 & ! e>?1 ! abyss1 ! m\nta9s1 & ! sea2 he knew :at ! birds ( ! sky1 ! fi% ( ! deep1 & ! bea/s ( ! hills all said4 ,he read ano!r page ( ! spells1 & saw ! sun %9+ 9 ! sky1 ) all ! gods1 ! full moon1 & ! />s 9 _! %apes2 he saw ! fi%es ( ! deep1 = a div9e p[] 0 pres5t t br\ght !m up f ! wat]4 ,he !n read ! spell ^u ! workm5 t he _h made1 & tak5 f ! hav51 & said to !m1 #8,"w = me1 back to ! place f :i* ,i came4' ,& !y toil$ night & day1 & s he came back to ! place :]e ,i sat by ! riv] ( ,koptos2 ,i _h n drunk nor eat5 any?+1 & _h done no?+ on e>?1 b sat l "o :o is gone to ! grave4 8,i !n told ,na4nef]4ka4ptah t ,i wi%$ to see ?is book1 = :i* we _h tak5 s mu* tr\ble4 ,he gave ! book into my h&s2 & :5 ,i read a page ( ! spells 9 x ,i also en*ant$ heav5 & e>?1 ! abyss1 ! m\nta9s1 & ! sea4 ,i also knew :at ! birds ( ! sky1 ! fi%es ( ! deep1 & ! bea/s ( ! hills all said4 ,i read ano!r page ( ! spells1 & ,i saw ! sun %9+ 9 ! sky ) all ! gods1 ! full moon1 & ! />s 9 _! %apes2 ,i saw ! fi%es ( ! deep1 = a div9e p[] 0 pres5t t br\ght !m up f ! wat]4 ,z ,i c\ld n write1 ,i ask$ ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 :o 0 a good writ]1 & a v le>n$ "o2 he call$ = a new piece ( papyrus1 & wrote on x all t 0 9 ! book be=e him4 ,he dipp$ x 9 be]1 & wa%$ x (f 9 ! liquid2 = he knew t if x 7 wa%$ (f1 & he drank x1 he w\ld "k all t !re 0 9 ! writ+4 8,we return$ back to ,koptos ! same day1 & made a fea/ be=e ,isis ( ,koptos & ,h>pokrates4 ,we !n w5t to ! hav5 & sail$1 & w5t nor?w>d ( ,koptos4 ,& z we w5t on ,?o? discov]$ all t ,na4nef]4ka4ptah _h done ) ! book2 & ,?o? ha/5$ to tell ,ra1 & said1 #8,n[ "k t my book & my revelation are ) ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 son ( ! ,k+ ,m]4neb4ptah4 ,he has =c$ himself into my place1 & robb$ x1 & seiz$ my box ) ! writ+s1 & kill$ my gu>ds :o protect$ x4' ,& ,ra repli$ to him1 #8,he is be=e y1 take him & all 8 k94' ,he s5t a p[] f heav5 ) ! comm&1 #8,d n let ,na4nef]4ka4ptah return safe to ,memphis ) all 8 k94' ,& aft] ?is h\r1 ! little boy ,m]-ab1 go+ out f ! awn+ ( ! royal boat1 fell into ! riv]3 he call$ on ,ra1 & ev]ybody :o 0 on ! bank rais$ a cry4 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah w5t out ( ! cab91 & read ! spell ov] him2 he br\ght 8 body up because a div9e p[] br\ght him to ! surface4 ,he read ano!r spell ov] him1 & made him tell ( all :at happ5$ to him1 & ( :at ,?o? _h said be=e ,ra4 8,we turn$ back ) him to ,koptos4 ,we br\ght him to ! ,good ,h\se1 we fet*$ ! p to him1 & made "o embalm him2 & we buri$ him 9 8 c(f9 9 ! cemet]y ( ,koptos l a great & noble p]son4 8,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 my bro!r1 said3 #8,let u g d[n1 let u n delay1 = ! ,k+ has n yet he>d ( :at has happ5$ to him1 & 8 he>t w be sad ab\t x4' ,s we w5t to ! hav51 we sail$1 & did n /ay to ! nor? ( ,koptos4 ,:5 we 7 come to ! place :]e ! little boy ,m]-ab _h fall5 into ! wat]1 ,i w5t out f ! awn+ ( ! royal boat1 & ,i fell into ! riv]4 ,!y call$ ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 & he came out f ! cab9 ( ! royal boat2 he read a spell ov] me1 & br\ght my body up1 because a div9e p[] br\ght me to ! surface4 ,he drew me out1 & read ! spell ov] me1 & made me tell him ( all t _h happ5$ to me1 & ( :at ,?o? _h said be=e ,ra4 ,!n he turn$ back ) me to ,koptos1 he br\ght me to ! ,good ,h\se1 he fet*$ ! p to me1 & made "o embalm me1 z great & noble p are buri$1 & laid me 9 ! tomb :]e ,m]-ab my "y *ild 04 8,he turn$ to ! hav51 & sail$ d[n1 & delay$ n 9 ! nor? ( ,koptos4 ,:5 he 0 come to ! place :]e we fell into ! riv]1 he said to 8 he>t3 #8,%all ,i n bett] turn back aga9 to ,koptos1 t ,i may lie by !m8 ,=1 if n1 :5 ,i g d[n to ,memphis1 & ! ,k+ asks aft] 8 *ildr51 :at %all ,i say to him8 ,c ,i tell him1 8,i h tak5 y\r *ildr5 to ! ,!baid1 & kill$ !m1 :ile ,i rema9$ alive1 & ,i h come to ,memphis /ill alive08' ,!n he made !m br+ him a l95 clo? ( /rip$ byssus2 he made a b&1 & b\nd ! book firmly1 & ti$ x ^u him4 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah !n w5t out ( ! awn+ ( ! royal boat & fell into ! riv]4 ,he cri$ on ,ra2 & all ^? :o 7 on ! bank made an outcry1 say+3 #8,great woe6 ,sad woe6 ,is he lo/1 t good scribe & able man t has no equal8' 8,! royal boat w5t on1 )\t anyone on e>? kn[+ :]e ,na4nef]4ka4ptah 04 ,x w5t on to ,memphis1 & !y told all ?is to ! ,k+4 ,!n ! ,k+ w5t d[n to ! royal boat 9 m\rn+1 & all ! soldi]s & high-prie/s ( ,ptah 7 9 m\rn+1 & all ! (ficials & c\rti]s4 ,& :5 he saw ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 :o 0 9 ! inn] cab9 ( ! royal boat--f 8 rank ( high scribe--he lift$ him up4 ,& !y saw ! book by him2 & ! ,k+ said1 #8,let "o hide ?is book t is ) him4' ,& ! (fic]s ( ! ,k+1 ! prie/s ( ,ptah1 & ! high-prie/ ( ,ptah1 said to ! ,k+1 #8,our ,"l1 may ! ,k+ live z long z ! sun6 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah 0 a good scribe1 & a v skilful man4' ,& ! ,k+ _h him laid 9 8 ,good ,h\se to ! sixte5? day1 & !n _h him wrapp$ to ! ?irty-fif? day1 & laid him out to ! sev5tie? day1 & !n _h him put 9 8 grave 9 8 re/+-place4 8,i h n[ told y ! sorr[ :i* has come ^u u because ( ?is book = :i* y ask1 say+1 #8,let x be giv5 to me4' ,y h no claim to x2 &1 inde$1 = ! sake ( x1 we h giv5 up our life on e>?40 ------------------------------------- ,& ,setna said to ,ahura1 8,give me ! book :i* ,i see betwe5 y & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah2 = if y d n ,i w take x by =ce40 ,!n ,na4nef]4ka4ptah rose f 8 seat & said3 8,are y ,setna1 to :om my wife has told ( all ^! bl[s ( fate1 :i* y h n suff]$8 ,c y take ?is book by y\r skill z a good scribe8 ,if1 inde$1 y c play games ) me1 let u play a game1 !n1 ( #eb po9ts40 ,& ,setna said1 8,i am ready10 & ! bo>d & its pieces 7 put be=e him4 ,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah won a game f ,setna2 & he put ! spell ^u him1 & def5d$ himself ) ! game bo>d t 0 be=e him1 & sunk him into ! gr\nd above 8 feet4 ,he did ! same at ! second game1 & won x f ,setna1 & sunk him into ! gr\nd to 8 wai/4 ,he did ! same at ! ?ird game1 & made him s9k into ! gr\nd up to 8 e>s4 ,!n ,setna /ruck ,na4nef]4ka4ptah a great bl[ ) 8 h&4 ,& ,setna call$ 8 bro!r ,an4he4hor4eru & said to him1 8,make ha/e & g up ^u e>?1 & tell ! ,k+ all t has happ5$ to me1 & br+ me ! talisman ( my fa!r ,ptah1 & my magic books40 ,& he hurri$ up ^u e>?1 & told ! ,k+ all t _h happ5$ to ,setna4 ,! ,k+ said1 8,br+ him ! talisman ( 8 fa!r ,ptah1 & 8 magic books40 ,& ,an4he4hor4eru hurri$ d[n into ! tomb2 he laid ! talisman on ,setna1 & he sprang up aga9 imm$iately4 ,& !n ,setna rea*$ out 8 h& = ! book1 & took x4 ,!n--z ,setna w5t out f ! tomb--!re w5t a ,light be=e him1 & ,d>kness beh9d him4 ,& ,ahura wept at him1 & %e said3 8,glory to ! ,k+ ( ,d>kness6 ,hail to ! ,k+ ( ,light6 all p[] is gone f ! tomb40 ,b ,na4nef]4ka4ptah said to ,ahura3 8,d n let y\r he>t be sad2 ,i w make him br+ back ?is book1 ) a =k$ /ick 9 8 h&1 & a fire-pan on 8 head40 ,& ,setna w5t out f ! tomb1 & x clos$ beh9d him z x 0 be=e4 ,!n ,setna w5t to ! ,k+1 & told him ev]y?+ t _h happ5$ to him ) ! book4 ,& ! ,k+ said to ,setna1 8,take back ! book to ! grave ( ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 l a prud5t man1 or else he w make y br+ x ) a =k$ /ick 9 y\r h&1 & a fire-pan on y\r head40 ,b ,setna w\ld n li/5 to him2 & :5 ,setna _h unroll$ ! book he did no?+ on e>? b read x to ev]ybody4 ,"h foll[s a /ory ( h[ ,setna1 walk+ 9 ! c\rt ( ! temple ( ,ptah1 met ,tabubua1 a fasc9at+ girl1 daught] ( a prie/ ( ,ba/1 ( ,ankhtaui2 h[ %e repell$ 8 advances1 until %e _h beguil$ him into giv+ up all 8 possessions1 & slay+ 8 *ildr54 ,at ! la/ %e gives a fe>ful cry & vani%es1 leav+ ,setna b]eft ( ev5 8 clo!s4 ,?is w\ld seem to be m]ely a dream1 by ! disappe>ance ( ,tabubua1 & by ,setna f9d+ 8 *ildr5 alive aft] x all2 b on ! o!r h& he comes to 8 s5ses 9 an unkn[n place1 & is s t]rifi$ z to be q ready to make re/itution to ,na4nef]4ka4ptah4 ,! episode1 :i* is n cr$itable to ,egyptian society1 seems to be int5d$ = "o ( ! vivid dreams :i* ! cr$ul\s readily accept z half realities4 ,s ,setna w5t to ,memphis1 & embrac$ 8 *ildr5 = t !y 7 alive4 ,& ! ,k+ said to him1 8,7 y n drunk to d s80 ,!n ,setna told all ?+s t _h happ5$ ) ,tabubua & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah4 ,& ! ,k+ said1 8,setna1 ,i h already lift$ up my h& aga9/ y be=e1 & said1 #8,he w kill y if y d n take back ! book to ! place y took x f4' ,b y h nev] li/5$ to me till ?is h\r4 ,n[1 !n1 take ! book to ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 ) a =k$ /ick 9 y\r h&1 & a fire-pan on y\r head40 ,s ,setna w5t out f be=e ! ,k+1 ) a =k$ /ick 9 8 h&1 & a fire-pan on 8 head4 ,he w5t d[n to ! tomb 9 :i* 0 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah4 ,& ,ahura said to him1 8,x is ,ptah1 ! great god1 t has br\ght y back safe40 ,na4nef]4ka4ptah laugh$1 & he said1 8,?is is ! bus9ess t ,i told y be=e40 ,& :5 ,setna _h prais$ ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 he f\nd x z ! prov]b says1 8,! sun 0 9 ! :ole tomb40 ,& ,ahura & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah bes\ght ,setna greatly4 ,& ,setna said1 8,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 is x aught disgraceful 7t y lay on me to d780 ,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah said1 8,setna1 y "k ?is1 t ,ahura & ,m]-ab1 h] *ild1 behold6 !y are 9 ,koptos2 br+ !m "h into ?is tomb1 by ! skill ( a good scribe4 ,let x be impress$ ^u y to take pa9s1 & to g to ,koptos to br+ !m "h40 ,setna !n w5t out f ! tomb to ! ,k+1 & told ! ,k+ all t ,na4nef]4ka4ptah _h told him4 ,! ,k+ said1 8,setna1 g to ,koptos & br+ back ,ahura & ,m]-ab40 ,he answ]$ ! ,k+1 8,let "o give me ! royal boat & its belong+s40 ,& !y gave him ! royal boat & its belong+s1 & he left ! hav51 & sail$ )\t /opp+ till he came to ,koptos4 ,& !y made ?is kn[n to ! prie/s ( ,isis at ,koptos & to ! high-prie/ ( ,isis2 & behold !y came d[n to him1 & gave him _! h& to ! %ore4 ,he w5t up ) !m & ent]$ into ! temple ( ,isis ( ,koptos & ( ,h>pokrates4 ,he ord]$ "o to (f] = him an ox1 a goose1 & "s w9e1 & he made a burnt-(f]+ & a dr9k-(f]+ be=e ,isis ( ,koptos & ,h>pokrates4 ,he w5t to ! cemet]y ( ,koptos ) ! prie/s ( ,isis & ! high-prie/ ( ,isis4 ,!y dug ab\t = ?ree days & ?ree nights1 = !y se>*$ ev5 9 all ! catacombs :i* 7 9 ! cemet]y ( ,koptos2 !y turn$ ov] ! /eles ( ! scribes ( ! 8d\ble h\se ( life10 & read ! inscriptions t !y f\nd on !m4 ,b !y c\ld n f9d ! re/+-place ( ,ahura & ,m]-ab4 ,n[ ,na4nef]4ka4ptah p]ceiv$ t !y c\ld n f9d ! re/+-place ( ,ahura & h] *ild ,m]-ab4 ,s he rais$ himself up z a v5]able1 v old1 anci5t1 & came be=e ,setna4 ,& ,setna saw him1 & ,setna said to ! anci5t1 8,y look l a v old man2 d y "k :]e is ! re/+-place ( ,ahura & h] *ild ,m]-ab80 ,! anci5t said to ,setna3 8,x 0 told by ! fa!r ( ! fa!r ( my fa!r to ! fa!r ( my fa!r1 & ! fa!r ( my fa!r has told x to my fa!r2 ! re/+-place ( ,ahura & ( h] *ild ,m]-ab is 9 a m\nd s\? ( ! t[n ( ,pehemato78740 ,& ,setna said to ! anci5t1 8,p]haps we may d damage to ,pehemato1 & y are ready to lead "o to ! t[n = ! sake ( t40 ,! anci5t repli$ to ,setna3 8,if "o li/5s to me1 %all he !re=e de/roy ! t[n ( ,pehemato6 ,if !y d n f9d ,ahura & h] *ild ,m]-ab "u ! s\? corn] ( _! t[n may ,i be disgrac$40 ,!y att5d$ to ! anci5t1 & f\nd ! re/+-place ( ,ahura & h] *ild ,m]-ab "u ! s\? corn] ( ! t[n ( ,pehemato4 ,setna laid !m 9 ! royal boat to br+ !m z honor$ p]sons1 & re/or$ ! t[n ( ,pehemato z x orig9ally 04 ,& ,na4nef]4ka4ptah made ,setna to "k t x 0 he :o _h come to ,koptos1 to enable !m to f9d out :]e ! re/+-place 0 ( ,ahura & h] *ild ,m]-ab4 ,s ,setna left ! hav5 9 ! royal boat1 & sail$ )\t /opp+1 & rea*$ ,memphis ) all ! soldi]s :o 7 ) him4 ,& :5 !y told ! ,k+ he came d[n to ! royal boat4 ,he took !m z honor$ p]sons escort$ to ! catacombs1 9 :i* ,na4nef]4ka4ptah 01 & smoo!d d[n ! gr\nd ov] !m4 ,?is is ! complet$ writ+ ( ! tale ( ,setna ,kha4em4ua/1 & ,na4nef]4ka4ptah1 & 8 wife ,ahura1 & _! *ild ,m]-ab4 ,x 0 writt5 9 ! #ce? ye>1 ! mon? ,tybi4 ,tales ,( ,! ,magicians ,"o day1 :5 ,k+ ,khufu reign$ ov] all ! l&1 he said to 8 *ancellor1 :o /ood be=e him1 8,g call me my sons & my c\ncillors1 t ,i may ask ( !m a ?+40 ,& 8 sons & 8 c\ncillors came & /ood be=e him1 & he said to !m1 8,"k ye a man :o c tell me tales ( ! de$s ( ! magicians80 ,!n ! royal son ,khafra /ood =? & said1 8,i w tell ?y ,maje/y a tale ( ! days ( ?y =efa!r ,nebka1 ! bless$2 ( :at came to pass :5 he w5t into ! temple ( ,ptah ( ,ankhtaui40 ,khafra's ,tale 8,8 ,maje/y 0 walk+ unto ! temple ( ,ptah1 & w5t unto ! h\se ( ! *ief recit] ,uba-an]1 ) 8 tra94 ,n[ :5 ! wife ( ,uba-an] saw a page1 among ^? :o /ood beh9d ! ,k+1 h] he>t long$ aft] him2 & %e s5t h] s]vant unto him1 ) a pres5t ( a box full ( g>m5ts4 8,& he came !n ) ! s]vant4 ,n[ !re 0 a lodge 9 ! g>d5 ( ,uba-an]2 & "o day ! page said to ! wife ( ,uba-an]1 #8,9 ! g>d5 ( ,uba-an] !re is n[ a lodge2 behold1 let u !re9 take our pleasure4' ,s ! wife ( ,uba-an] s5t to ! /ew>d :o _h *>ge ov] ! g>d51 say+1 #8,let ! lodge :i* is 9 ! g>d5 be made ready4' ,& %e rema9$ !re1 & re/$ & drank ) ! page until ! sun w5t d[n4 8,& :5 ! ev5 0 n[ come ! page w5t =? to ba!4 ,& ! /ew>d said1 #8,i mu/ g & tell ,uba-an] ( ?is matt]4' ,n[ :5 ?is day 0 pa/1 & ano!r day came1 !n w5t ! /ew>d to ,uba-an]1 & told him ( all ^! ?+s4 8,!n said ,uba-an]1 #8,br+ me my casket ( ebony & electrum4' ,& !y br\ght x2 & he fa%ion$ a crocodile ( wax1 sev5 f+]s long3 & he en*ant$ x1 & said1 #8,:5 ! page comes & ba!s 9 my lake1 seize on him4' ,& he gave x to ! /ew>d1 & said to him1 #8,:5 ! page %all g d[n into ! lake to ba!1 z he is daily wont to d1 !n ?r[ 9 ?is crocodile beh9d him4' ,& ! /ew>d w5t =? be>+ ! crocodile4 8,& ! wife ( ,uba-an] s5t to ! /ew>d :o _h *>ge ov] ! g>d51 say+1 #8,let ! lodge :i* is 9 ! g>d5 be made ready1 = ,i come to t>ry !re4' 8,& ! lodge 0 prep>$ ) all good ?+s2 & %e came & made m]ry !re9 ) ! page4 ,& :5 ! ev5 0 n[ come1 ! page w5t =? to ba! z he 0 wont to d4 ,& ! /ew>d ca/ 9 ! wax crocodile aft] him into ! wat]2 &1 behold6 x became a great crocodile sev5 cubits 9 l5g?1 & x seiz$ on ! page4 8,& ,uba-an] abode yet sev5 days ) ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,nebka1 ! bless$1 :ile ! page 0 /ifl$ 9 ! crocodile4 ,& aft] ! sev5 days 7 pass$1 ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,nebka1 ! bless$1 w5t =?1 & ,uba-an] w5t be=e him4 8,& ,uba-an] said unto 8 ,maje/y1 #8,w y\r ,maje/y come & see ?is wond] t has come to pass 9 y\r days unto a page8' ,& ! ,k+ w5t ) ,uba-an]4 ,& ,uba-an] call$ unto ! crocodile & said1 #8,br+ =? ! page4' ,& ! crocodile came =? f ! lake ) ! page4 ,uba-an] said unto ! ,k+1 #8,behold1 :atev] ,i comm& ?is crocodile he w d x4' ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 #8,i pray y s5d back ?is crocodile4' ,& ,uba-an] /oop$ & took up ! crocodile1 & x became 9 8 h& a crocodile ( wax4 ,& !n ,uba-an] told ! ,k+ t :i* _h pass$ 9 8 h\se ) ! page & 8 wife4 ,& 8 ,maje/y said unto ! crocodile1 #8,take to !e ?y prey4' ,& ! crocodile plung$ into ! lake ) 8 prey1 & no man knew :i!r he w5t4 8,& 8 ,maje/y ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,nebka1 ! bless$1 comm&$1 & !y br\ght =? ! wife ( ,uba-an] to ! nor? side ( ! h>em1 & burn$ h] ) fire1 & ca/ h] a%es 9 ! riv]4 8,?is is a wond] t came to pass 9 ! days ( ?y =efa!r ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,nebka1 ( ! acts ( ! *ief recit] ,uba-an]40 ,8 ,maje/y ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,khufu1 !n said1 8,let !re be pres5t$ to ! ,k+ ,nebka1 ! bless$1 #a1jjj loaves1 #ajj draughts ( be]1 an ox1 two j>s ( inc5se2 & let !re be pres5t$ a loaf1 a j> ( be]1 a j> ( inc5se & a piece ( meat to ! *ief recit] ,uba-an]2 = ,i h se5 ! tok5 ( 8 le>n+40 ,& !y did all ?+s z 8 ,maje/y comm&$4 ,bau-,f-,ra's ,tale ,! royal son ,bau-f-ra !n /ood =? & spake4 ,he said1 8,i w tell ?y ,maje/y ( a wond] :i* came to pass 9 ! days ( ?y fa!r ,s5ef]u1 ! bless$1 ( ! de$s ( ! *ief recit] ,zazamankh4 ,"o day ,k+ ,s5ef]u1 be+ we>y1 w5t ?r\gh\t 8 palace seek+ = a pleasure to light5 8 he>t1 b he f\nd none4 ,& he said1 #8,ha/e1 & br+ be=e me ! *ief recit] & scribe ( ! rolls ,zazamankh2' & !y /raightway br\ght him4 ,& ! ,k+ said1 #8,i h s\ght 9 my palace = "s delight1 b ,i h f\nd none4' ,!n said ,zazamankh to him1 #8,let ?y ,maje/y g ^u ! lake ( ! palace1 & let !re be made ready a boat1 ) all ! fair maid5s ( ! h>em ( ?y palace2 & ! he>t ( ?y ,maje/y %all be refre%$ ) ! sight1 9 see+ _! r[+ up & d[n ! wat]1 & see+ ! goodly pools ( ! birds ^u ! lake1 & behold+ its sweet fields & grassy %ores2 ?us w ?y he>t be light5$4 ,& ,i also w g ) !e4 ,br+ me tw5ty o>s ( ebony inlaid ) gold1 ) blades ( light wood inlaid ) electrum2 & br+ me tw5ty maid5s1 fair 9 _! limbs1 _! bosoms1 & _! hair1 all virg9s2 & br+ me tw5ty nets1 & give ^! nets unto ! maid5s = _! g>m5ts4' ,& !y did accord+ to all ! comm&s ( 8 ,maje/y4 8,& !y r[$ d[n ! /ream & up ! /ream1 & ! he>t ( 8 ,maje/y 0 glad ) ! sight ( _! r[+4 ,b "o ( !m at ! /e]+ /ruck h] hair1 & h] jewel ( new mala*ite fell into ! wat]4 ,& %e ceas$ h] song1 & r[$ n2 & h] companions ceas$1 & r[$ n4 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 #8,r[ y n fur!r8' ,& !y repli$1 #8,our little /e]] "h /ays & r[s n4' ,8 ,maje/y !n said to h]1 #8,:]e=e r[e/ ?\ n8' ,%e repli$1 #8,x is = my jewel ( new mala*ite :i* is fall5 9 ! wat]4' ,& he said to h]1 #8,r[ on1 = behold ,i w replace x4' ,& %e answ]$1 #8,b ,i want my own piece back 9 its sett+4' ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 #8,ha/e1 br+ me ! *ief recit] ,zazamankh1' & !y br\ght him4 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 #8,zazamankh1 my bro!r1 ,i h done z ?\ say$/1 & ! he>t ( 8 ,maje/y is refre%$ ) ! sight ( _! r[+4 ,b n[ a jewel ( new mala*ite ( "o ( ! little ones is fall5 9 ! wat]1 & %e ceases & r[s n1 & %e has spoil$ ! r[+ ( h] side4 ,& ,i said to h]1 8,:]e=e r[e/ ?\ n80 & %e answ]$ to me1 8,x is = my jewel ( new mala*ite :i* is fall5 9 ! wat]40 ,i repli$ to h]1 8,r[ on1 = behold ,i w replace x20 & %e answ]$ to me1 8,b ,i want my own piece aga9 back 9 its sett+40 ' ,!n ! *ief recit] ,zazamankh spake 8 magic spee*4 ,& he plac$ "o "p ( ! wat]s ( ! lake ^u ! o!r1 & discov]$ ! jewel ly+ ^u a %>d2 & he took x up & gave x unto its mi/ress4 ,& ! wat]1 :i* 0 twelve cubits deep 9 ! middle1 rea*$ n[ to tw5ty-f\r cubits aft] he turn$ x4 ,& he spake1 & us$ 8 magic spee*2 & he br\ght aga9 ! wat] ( ! lake to its place4 ,& 8 ,maje/y sp5t a joyful day ) ! :ole ( ! royal h\se4 ,!n rew>d$ he ! *ief recit] ,zazamankh ) all good ?+s4 ,behold1 ?is is a wond] t came to pass 9 ! days ( ?y fa!r1 ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,s5ef]u1 ( ! de$s ( ! *ief recit]1 ! scribe ( ! rolls1 ,zazamankh40 ,!n said ! maje/y ( ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,khufu1 ! bless$1 8,let !re be pres5t$ an (f]+ ( #a1jjj cakes1 #ajj draughts ( be]1 an ox1 & two j>s ( inc5se to ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,s5ef]u1 ! bless$2 & let !re be giv5 a loaf1 a j> ( be]1 & a j> ( inc5se to ! *ief recit]1 ! scribe ( ! rolls1 ,zazamankh2 = ,i h se5 ! tok5 ( 8 le>n+40 ,& !y did all ?+s z 8 ,maje/y comm&$4 ,hord$ef's ,tale ,! royal son ,hord$ef !n /ood =? & spake4 ,he said3 8,hi!rto ha/ ?\ only he>d tok5s ( ^? :o h gone be=e1 & ( :i* no man kn[e? _! tru?4 ,b ,i w %[ ?y ,maje/y a man ( ?9e own days40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,:o is he1 ,hord$ef80 ,& ! royal son ,hord$ef answ]$1 8,x is a c]ta9 man nam$ ,d$i1 :o dwells at ,d$snef]u4 ,he is a man ( #aaj ye>s old2 & he eats #ejj loaves ( bread & a side ( beef1 & dr9ks #ajj draughts ( be]1 unto ?is day4 ,he kn[s h[ to re/ore ! head t is smitt5 (f2 he kn[s h[ to cause ! lion to foll[ him trail+ 8 halt] on ! gr\nd2 he kn[s ! designs ( ! dwell+ ( ,tahuti4 ,! maje/y ( ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,khufu1 ! bless$1 has long s\ght = ! designs ( ! dwell+ ( ,tahuti1 t he may make ! l ( !m 9 8 pyramid40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,?\1 ?yself1 ,hord$ef1 my son1 br+ him to me40 ,!n 7 ! %ips made ready = ! ,k+'s son ,hord$ef1 & he w5t up ! /ream to ,d$snef]u4 ,& :5 ! %ips _h moor$ at ! hav51 he l&$1 & sat him 9 a litt] ( ebony1 ! poles ( :i* 7 ( c$> wood ov]laid ) gold4 ,n[ :5 he drew ne> to ,d$i1 !y set d[n ! litt]4 ,& he arose to greet ,d$i1 & f\nd him ly+ on a palm/ick c\* at ! door ( 8 h\se2 "o s]vant held 8 head & rubb$ him1 & ano!r rubb$ 8 feet4 ,& ! ,k+'s son ,hord$ef said1 8,?y /ate is t ( "o :o lives to good old age2 = old age is ! end ( our voyage1 ! "t ( embalm+1 ! "t ( burial4 ,lie1 !n1 9 ! sun1 free ( infirmities1 )\t ! babble ( dotage3 ?is is ! salutation to wor?y age4 ,i come f f> to call !e1 ) a message f my fa!r ,khufu1 ! bless$1 = ?\ %alt eat ( ! be/ :i* ! ,k+ gives1 & ( ! food :i* ^? h :o foll[ aft] him2 t he may br+ !e 9 good e/ate to ?y fa!rs :o are 9 ! tomb40 ,& ,d$i repli$ to him3 8,peace to !e6 ,peace to !e6 ,hord$ef1 son ( ! ,k+1 belov$ ( 8 fa!r4 ,may ?y fa!r ,khufu1 ! bless$1 praise !e1 may he advance !e among ! eld]s1 may ?y ka prevail aga9/ ! enemy1 may ?y s\l "k ! "r road to ! gate ( him :o clo!s ! afflict$2 ?is is ! salutation to ! ,k+'s son40 ,!n ! ,k+'s son1 ,hord$ef1 /ret*$ =? 8 h&s to him1 & rais$ him up1 & w5t ) him to ! hav51 giv+ unto him 8 arm4 ,!n said ,d$i1 8,let !re be giv5 me a boat1 to br+ me my y\?s & my books40 ,& !y made ready = him two boats ) _! r[]s4 ,& ,d$i w5t d[n ! riv] 9 ! b>ge 9 :i* 0 ! ,k+'s son1 ,hord$ef4 ,& :5 he _h rea*$ ! palace1 ! ,k+'s son1 ,hord$ef1 ent]$ 9 to give acc\nt unto 8 ,maje/y ! ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,khufu1 ! bless$4 ,!n said ! ,k+'s son ,hord$ef1 8,o ,k+1 life1 weal?1 & heal?6 ,my "l1 ,i h br\ght ,d$i40 ,8 ,maje/y repli$1 8,br+ him to me spe$ily40 ,& 8 ,maje/y w5t into ! hall ( columns ( ,ph>aoh 7life1 weal?1 & heal?71 & ,d$i 0 l$ be=e him4 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,:]e=e is x1 ,d$i1 t ,i h n yet se5 !e80 ,& ,d$i answ]$3 8,he :o is call$ x is t comes2 ! ,k+ 7life1 weal?1 & heal?7 calls me1 & behold ,i come40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,is x true1 t :i* m5 say1 t ?\ can/ re/ore ! head :i* is smitt5 (f80 ,& ,d$i repli$1 8,truly1 ,i "k t1 ,o ,k+ 7life1 weal?1 & heal?71 my "l40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,let "o br+ me a prison] :o is 9 prison1 t 8 puni%m5t may be fulfill$40 ,& ,d$i said3 8,let x n be a man1 ,o ,k+1 my "l2 behold we d n ev5 ?us to our cattle40 ,& a duck 0 br\ght unto him1 & its head 0 cut (f4 ,& ! duck 0 laid on ! we/ side ( ! hall1 & its head on ! ea/ side ( ! hall4 ,& ,d$i spake 8 magic spee*4 ,& ! duck flutt]$ along ! gr\nd1 & its head came likewise2 & :5 x _h come "p to "p ! duck /ood & quack$4 ,& !y br\ght likewise a goose be=e him1 & he did ev5 s unto x4 ,8 ,maje/y caus$ an ox to be br\ght1 & its head ca/ on ! gr\nd4 ,& ,d$i spake 8 magic spee*4 ,& ! ox /ood upright beh9d him1 & foll[$ him ) 8 halt] trail+ on ! gr\nd4 ,& ,k+ ,khufu said1 8,& is x true :at is said1 t ?\ kn[e/ ! numb] ( ! designs ( ! dwell+ ( ,tahuti80 ,& ,d$i repli$1 8,p>don me1 ,i "k n _! numb]1 ,o ,k+ 7life1 weal?1 & heal?71 b ,i "k :]e !y are40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,:]e is t80 ,& ,d$i repli$3 8,!re is a *e/ ( :et/one 9 a *amb] nam$ ! plan-room1 9 ,heliopolis2 !y are 9 ?is *e/40 ,& ,d$i said fur!r unto him1 8,o ,k+ 7life1 weal?1 & heal?71 my "l1 x is n ,i t is to br+ !m to !e40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,:o1 !n1 is x t %all br+ !m to me80 ,& ,d$i answ]$ to him1 8,x is ! elde/ ( ! ?ree *ildr5 :o are 9 ! body ( ,rud-didet :o %all br+ !m to !e40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said3 8,w\ld t x may be z ?\ saye/6 ,& :o is ?is ,rud-didet80 ,& ,d$i repli$3 8,%e is ! wife ( a prie/ ( ,ra1 "l ( ,sakhebu4 ,& %e has conceiv$ ^! ?ree sons by ,ra1 "l ( ,sakhebu1 & ! god has promis$ h] t !y %all fulfil ?is noble (fice 7( reign+7 ov] all ?is l&1 & t ! elde/ ( !m %all be high-prie/ 9 ,heliopolis40 ,& 8 ,maje/y's he>t became tr\bl$ = ?is2 b ,d$i spake unto him3 8,:at is ?is t ?\ ?9ke/1 ,o ,k+ 7life1 weal?1 heal?71 my "l8 ,is x because ( ^! ?ree *ildr58 ,i tell !e ?y son %all reign1 & ?y son's son1 & !n "o ( !m40 ,8 ,maje/y said1 8,& :5 %all ,rud-didet be> ^!80 ,& he repli$1 8,%e %all be> !m on ! tw5ty-fif? ( ! mon? ,tybi40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,:5 ! banks ( ! canal ( ,letopolis are cut1 ,i w walk !re t ,i may see ! temple ( ,ra1 "l ( ,sakhebu40 ,& ,d$i repli$1 8,!n ,i w cause t !re be f\r cubits ( wat] by ! banks ( ! canal ( ,letopolis40 ,:5 8 ,maje/y return$ to 8 palace1 8 ,maje/y said3 8,let !m place ,d$i 9 ! h\se ( ! royal son ,hord$ef1 t he may dwell ) him1 & let !m give him a daily portion ( #a1jjj loaves1 #ajj draughts ( be]1 an ox1 & #ajj bun*es ( onions40 ,& !y did ev]y?+ z 8 ,maje/y comm&$4 ,& "o day x came to pass t ,rud-didet felt ! pa9s ( bir?4 ,& ! maje/y ( ,ra1 ,"l ( ,sakhebu1 said unto ,isis1 to ,nebhat1 to ,meskh5t1 to ,hakt1 & to ,khnumu3 8,g ye1 & deliv] ,rud-didet ( ^! ?ree *ildr5 t %e %all be>1 :o are to fulfil ?is noble (fice ov] all ?is l&2 t !y may build up y\r temples1 furni% y\r alt>s ) (f]+s1 supply y\r tables ( libation1 & increase y\r end[m5ts40 ,!n w5t ^! deities2 _! fa%ion !y made z t ( danc+-girls1 & ,khnumu 0 ) !m z a port]4 ,!y drew ne> unto ! h\se ( ,ra-us]1 & f\nd him /&+1 ) 8 girdle fall54 ,& !y play$ be=e him ) _! in/rum5ts ( music4 ,b he said unto !m1 8,my ladies1 behold1 "h is a woman :o feels ! pa9s ( bir?40 ,!y said to him1 8,let u see h]1 = we "k h[ to help h]40 ,& he repli$1 8,come1 !n40 ,& !y ent]$ 9 /raightway to ,rud-didet1 & !y clos$ ! door on h] & on !mselves4 ,!n ,isis /ood be=e h]1 & ,nebhat /ood beh9d h]1 & ,hakt help$ h]4 ,& ,isis said1 8,o *ild1 by ?y "n ( ,us]-ref1 d n d viol5ce40 ,& ! *ild came ^u h] h&s1 z a *ild ( a cubit2 its bones 7 /rong1 ! beauty ( its limbs 0 l gold1 & its hair 0 l true lapis-lazuli4 ,!y wa%$ him1 & prep>$ him1 & plac$ him on a c>pet on ! brickwork4 ,!n ,meskh5t approa*$ him & said1 8,?is is a k+ :o %all reign ov] all ! l&40 ,& ,khnumu gave /r5g? to 8 limbs4 ,!n ,isis /ood be=e h]1 & ,nebhat /ood beh9d h]1 & ,hakt help$ h]4 ,& ,isis said1 8,o *ild1 by ?y "n ( ,sah-ra1 /ay n 9 h]40 ,!n ! *ild came ^u h] h&s1 a *ild ( a cubit2 its bones 7 /rong1 ! beauty ( its limbs 0 l gold1 & its hair 0 l true lapis-lazuli4 ,!y wa%$ him1 & prep>$ him1 & laid him on a c>pet on ! brickwork4 ,!n ,meskh5t approa*$ him & said1 8,?is is a k+ :o %all reign ov] all ! l&40 ,& ,khnumu gave /r5g? to 8 limbs4 ,!n ,isis /ood be=e h]1 & ,nebhat /ood beh9d h]1 & ,hakt help$ h]4 ,& ,isis said1 8,o *ild1 by ?y "n ( ,kaku1 rema9 n 9 d>kness 9 h]40 ,& ! *ild came ^u h] h&s1 a *ild ( a cubit2 its bones 7 /rong1 ! beauty ( its limbs 0 l gold1 & its hair 0 l true lapis-lazuli4 ,& ,meskh5t approa*$ him & said1 8,?is is a k+ :o %all reign ov] all ! l&40 ,& ,khnumu gave /r5g? to 8 limbs4 ,& !y wa%$ him1 & prep>$ him1 & laid him on a c>pet on ! brickwork4 ,& ! deities w5t out1 hav+ deliv]$ ,rud-didet ( ! ?ree *ildr54 ,& !y said1 8,rejoice6 ,o ,ra-us]1 = behold ?ree *ildr5 are born unto !e40 ,& he said unto !m1 8,my ladies1 & :at %all ,i give unto ye8 ,behold1 give ?is bu%el ( b>ley "h unto y\r port]1 t ye may take x z y\r rew>d to ! brew-h\se40 ,& ,khnumu load$ himself ) ! bu%el ( b>ley4 ,& !y w5t away t[>d ! place f :i* !y came4 ,& ,isis spake unto ^! goddesses1 & said1 8,:]e=e h we come )\t do+ a m>vel = ^! *ildr51 t we may tell x to _! fa!r :o has s5t u80 ,!n made !y ! div9e diadems ( ! ,k+ 7life1 weal?1 & heal?71 & laid !m 9 ! bu%el ( b>ley4 ,& !y caus$ ! cl\ds to come ) w9d & ra92 & !y turn$ back aga9 unto ! h\se4 ,& !y said1 8,let u put ?is b>ley 9 a clos$ *amb]1 seal$ up1 until we return nor?w>d1 danc+40 ,& !y plac$ ! b>ley 9 a close *amb]4 ,& ,rud-didet purifi$ h]self1 ) a purification ( f\rte5 days4 ,& %e said to h] h&maid1 8,is ! h\se made ready80 ,& %e repli$1 8,all ?+s are made ready1 b ! brew+ b>ley is n yet br\ght40 ,& ,rud-didet said1 8,:]e=e is ! brew+ b>ley n yet br\ght80 ,& ! s]vant answ]$1 8,x w\ld all ( x long s9ce be ready if ! b>ley _h n be5 giv5 to ! danc+-girls1 & lay 9 ! *amb] "u _! seal40 ,rud-didet said1 8,g d[n1 & br+ ( x1 & ,ra-us] %all give !m 9 its /ead :5 he %all come40 ,& ! h&maid w5t1 & op5$ ! *amb]4 ,& %e he>d talk+ & s++1 music & danc+1 quav]+1 & all ?+s :i* are p]=m$ = a k+ 9 8 *amb]4 ,& %e return$ & told to ,rud-didet all t %e _h he>d4 ,& %e w5t ?r\gh ! *amb]1 b %e f\nd n ! place :]e ! s\nd 04 ,& %e laid h] temple to ! sack1 & f\nd t ! s\nds 7 9 x4 ,%e plac$ x 9 a *e/1 & put t 9 ano!r lock]1 & ti$ x fa/ ) lea!r1 & laid x 9 ! /or]oom1 :]e ! ?+s 71 & seal$ x4 ,& ,ra-us] came return+ f ! field2 & ,rud-didet repeat$ unto him ^! ?+s2 & 8 he>t 0 glad above all ?+s2 & !y sat d[n & made a joyful day4 ,& aft] ^! days x came to pass t ,rud-didet 0 wro? ) h] s]vant1 & beat h] ) /ripes4 ,& ! s]vant said unto ^? t 7 9 ! h\se3 8,%all x be done ?us unto me8 ,%e has borne ?ree k+s1 & ,i w g & tell ?is to 8 ,maje/y ,k+ ,khufu ! bless$40 ,& %e w5t1 & f\nd ! elde/ bro!r ( h] "m1 :o 0 b9d+ 8 flax on ! floor4 ,& he said to h]1 8,:i!r goe/ ?\1 my little maid80 ,& %e told him ( all ^! ?+s4 ,& h] bro!r said to h]3 8,:]e=e come/ ?\ ?us to me8 ,%all ,i agree to trea*]y80 ,& he took a bun* ( ! flax to h]1 & laid on h] a viol5t bl[4 ,& ! s]vant w5t to fet* a h&ful ( wat]1 & a crocodile c>ri$ h] away4 ,h] uncle w5t !re=e to tell ( ?is to ,rud-didet2 & he f\nd ,rud-didet sitt+1 h] head on h] knees1 & h] he>t beyond measure sad4 ,& he said to h]1 8,my lady1 :y make/ ?\ ?y he>t ?us80 ,& %e answ]$1 8,x is because ( ?is little wret* t 0 9 ! h\se2 behold %e w5t out say+1 #8,i w g & tell x4' 0 ,& he b[$ 8 head unto ! gr\nd1 & said1 8,my lady1 %e came & told me ( ^! ?+s1 & made h] compla9t unto me2 & ,i laid on h] a viol5t bl[4 ,& %e w5t =? to draw wat]1 & a crocodile c>ri$ h] away40 7,! re/ ( ! tale is lo/47 ,! ,peasant ,& ,! ,workman ,!re dwelt 9 ! ,sekhet ,hemat--or ,salt ,c\ntry--a peasant call$ ! ,sekhti1 ) 8 wife & *ildr51 8 asses & 8 dogs2 & he traffick$ 9 all good ?+s ( ! ,sekhet ,hemat to ,h55set54 ,behold n[ he w5t ) ru%es1 natron1 & salt1 ) wood & pods1 ) /ones & se$s1 & all good products ( ! ,sekhet ,hemat4 ,& ?is ,sekhti j\rney$ to ! s\? unto ,h55set52 & :5 he came to ! l&s ( ! h\se ( ,fefa1 nor? ( ,d5at1 he f\nd a man !re /&+ on ! bank1 a man call$ ,hemti--! workman--son ( a man call$ ,asri1 :o 0 a s]f ( ! high-/ew>d ,m]uit5sa4 ,n[ said ?is ,hemti1 :5 he saw ! asses ( ,sekhti1 t 7 pleas+ 9 8 eyes1 8,oh t "s good god w\ld grant me to /eal away ! goods ( ,sekhti f him60 ,n[ ! ,hemti's h\se 0 by ! dike ( ! t[-pa?1 :i* 0 /raight5$1 & n wide1 z mu* z ! wid? ( a wai/clo?3 on ! "o side ( x 0 ! wat]1 & on ! o!r side ( x grew 8 corn4 ,hemti said !n to 8 s]vant1 8,ha/56 br+ me a %awl f ! h\se10 & x 0 br\ght in/antly4 ,!n spread he out ?is %awl on ! face ( ! dike1 & x lay ) its fa/5+ on ! wat] & its fr+e on ! corn4 ,n[ ,sekhti approa*$ along ! pa? us$ by all m54 ,said ,hemti3 8,h a c>e1 ,sekhti6 y are n go+ to trample on my clo!s60 ,said ,sekhti1 8,i w d z y l1 ,i w pass c>efully40 ,!n w5t he up on ! high] side4 ,b ,hemti said1 8,g y ov] my corn1 in/ead ( ! pa?80 ,said ,sekhti3 8,i am go+ c>efully2 ?is high field ( corn is n my *oice1 b y h /opp$ y\r pa? ) y\r clo!s1 & w y !n n let u pass by ! side ( ! pa?80 ,& "o ( ! asses fill$ its m\? ) a clu/] ( corn4 ,said ,hemti3 8,look y1 ,i %all take away y\r ass1 ,sekhti1 = eat+ my corn2 behold x w h to pay accord+ to ! am\nt ( ! injury40 ,said ,sekhti3 8,i am go+ c>efully2 ! "o way is /opp$1 !re=e took ,i my ass by ! inclos$ gr\nd2 & d y seize x = fill+ its m\? ) a clu/] ( corn8 ,moreov]1 ,i "k unto :om ?is doma9 belongs1 ev5 unto ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa4 ,he x is :o smites e robb] 9 ?is :ole l&2 & %all ,i !n be robb$ 9 8 doma980 ,said ,hemti1 8,?is is ! prov]b :i* m5 speak3 #8,a poor man's "n is only 8 own matt]4' ,i am he ( :om y spake1 ev5 ! "l /ew>d ( :om y ?9k40 ,!reon he took to him bran*es ( gre5 tam>isk & sc\rg$ all 8 limbs1 took 8 asses1 & drave !m into ! pa/ure4 ,& ,sekhti wept v greatly1 by reason ( ! pa9 ( :at he _h suff]$4 ,said ,hemti1 8,lift n up y\r voice1 ,sekhti1 or y %all g to ! demon ( sil5ce40 ,sekhti answ]$3 8,y beat me1 y /eal my goods1 & n[ w\ld take away ev5 my voice1 ,o demon ( sil5ce6 ,if y w re/ore my goods1 !n w ,i cease to cry out at y\r viol5ce40 ,sekhti /ay$ ! :ole day petition+ ,hemti1 b he w\ld n give e> unto him4 ,& ,sekhti w5t 8 way to ,kh55sut5 to compla9 to ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa4 ,he f\nd him com+ out f ! door ( 8 h\se to emb>k on 8 boat1 t he might g to ! judgm5t-hall4 ,sekhti said3 8,ho6 turn1 t ,i may please ?y he>t ) ?is disc\rse4 ,n[ at ?is "t let "o ( ?y foll[]s1 :om ?\ wilt1 come to me t ,i may s5d him to !e conc]n+ x40 ,! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa made 8 foll[]1 :om he *ose1 g /raight unto him1 & ,sekhti s5t him back ) an acc\nt ( all ^! matt]s4 ,!n ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa accus$ ,hemti unto ! nobles :o sat ) him2 & !y said unto him3 8,by y\r leave3 ,z to ?is ,sekhti ( y\rs1 let him br+ a witness4 ,behold ?\ x is our cu/om ) our ,sekhtis2 witnesses come ) !m2 behold1 t is our cu/om4 ,!n x w be fitt+ to beat ?is ,hemti = a trifle ( natron & a trifle ( salt2 if he is comm&$ to pay = x1 he w pay = x40 ,b ! high /ew>d ,m]uit5sa held 8 peace2 = he w\ld n reply unto ^! nobles1 b w\ld reply unto ! ,sekhti4 ,n[ ,sekhti came to appeal to ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa1 & said1 8,o my "l /ew>d1 greate/ ( ! great1 guide ( ! ne$y3 ,:5 ?\ emb>ke/ on ! lake ( tru?-- ,maye/ ?\ sail ^u x ) a fair w9d2 ,may ?y ma9sail n fly loose4 ,may !re n be lam5tation 9 ?y cab92 ,may n mis=tune come aft] !e4 ,may n ?y ma9/ays be snapp$2 ,maye/ ?\ n run agr\nd4 ,may n ! wave seize !e2 ,maye/ ?\ n ta/e ! impurities ( ! riv]2 ,maye/ ?\ n see ! face ( fe>4 ,may ! fi% come to !e )\t escape2 ,maye/ ?\ rea* unto plump wat]-f[l4 ,= ?\ art ! orphan's fa!r1 ! wid['s husb&1 ,! desolate woman's bro!r1 ! g>m5t ( ! mo!rless4 ,let me celebrate ?y "n 9 ?is l& = e virtue1 ,a guide )\t gre$9ess ( he>t2 ,a great "o )\t any meanness4 ,de/roy+ deceit1 enc\rag+ ju/ice2 ,com+ to ! cry1 & all[+ utt]ance4 ,let me speak1 d ?\ he> & d ju/ice2 ,o prais$6 :om ! prais$ ones praise4 ,aboli% oppression1 behold me1 ,i am ov]lad51 ,reckon ) me1 behold me defraud$40 ,n[ ! ,sekhti made ?is spee* 9 ! "t ( ! maje/y ( ! ,k+ ,neb-ka-n-ra1 bless$4 ,! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa w5t away /raight to ! ,k+ & said3 8,my "l1 ,i h f\nd "o ( ^! ,sekhti1 excell5t ( spee*1 9 v tru?2 /ol5 are 8 goods1 & he has come to compla9 to me ( ! matt]40 ,8 ,maje/y said3 8,z ?\ wi%e/ t ,i may see heal?6 l5g!n out 8 compla9t1 )\t reply+ to any ( 8 spee*es4 ,he :o desire? him to cont9ue speak+ %\ld be sil5t2 behold1 br+ u 8 words 9 writ+1 t we may li/5 to !m4 ,b provide = 8 wife & 8 *ildr51 & let ! ,sekhti himself also h a liv+4 ,?\ mu/ cause "o to give him 8 portion )\t lett+ him "k t ?\ art he :o is giv+ x to him40 ,!re 7 giv5 to him f\r loaves & two draughts ( be] ea* day2 :i* ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa provid$ = him1 giv+ x to a fri5d ( 81 :o furni%$ x unto him4 ,!n ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa s5t ! gov]nor ( ! ,sekhet ,hemat to make provision = ! wife ( ! ,sekhti1 ?ree rations ( corn ea* day4 ,!n came ! ,sekhti a second "t1 & ev5 a ?ird "t1 unto ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa2 b he told two ( 8 foll[]s to g unto ! ,sekhti1 & seize on him1 & beat him ) /aves4 ,b he came aga9 unto him1 ev5 unto six times1 & said3 8,my ,"l ,/ew>d-- ,de/roy+ deceit1 & enc\rag+ ju/ice2 ,rais+ up e good ?+1 & cru%+ e evil2 ,z pl5ty comes remov+ fam9e1 ,z clo?+ cov]s nak$ness1 ,z cle> sky aft] /orm w>ms ! %iv]+2 ,z fire cooks t :i* is raw1 ,z wat] qu5*es ! ?ir/2 ,look ) ?y face ^u my lot2 d n covet1 b cont5t me )\t fail2 d ! "r & d n evil10 ,b yet ,m]uit5sa w\ld n he>k5 unto 8 compla9t2 & ! ,sekhti came yet1 & yet aga91 ev5 unto ! n9? "t4 ,!n ! "l /ew>d told two ( 8 foll[]s to g unto ! ,sekhti2 & ! ,sekhti fe>$ t he %\ld be beat5 z at ! ?ird reque/4 ,b ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa !n said unto him3 8,fe> n1 ,sekhti1 = :at ?\ ha/ done4 ,! ,sekhti has made _m spee*es1 delightful to ! he>t ( 8 ,maje/y1 & ,i take an oa?--z ,i eat bread1 & z ,i dr9k wat]--t ?\ %alt be rememb]$ to et]nity40 ,said ! "l /ew>d1 8,moreov]1 ?\ %alt be satisfi$ :5 ?\ %alt he> ( ?y compla9ts40 ,he caus$ to be writt5 on a clean roll ( papyrus ea* petition to ! end1 & ! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa s5t x to ! maje/y ( ! ,k+ ,neb-ka-n-ra1 bless$1 & x 0 good to him m ?an any?+ t is 9 ! :ole l&3 b 8 ,maje/y said to ,m]uit5sa3 8,judge x ?yself2 ,i d n desire x40 ,! "l /ew>d ,m]uit5sa made two ( 8 foll[]s to g to ! ,sekhet ,hemat1 & br+ a li/ ( ! h\sehold ( ! ,sekhti2 & its am\nt 0 six p]sons1 beside 8 ox5 & 8 goats1 8 :eat & 8 b>ley1 8 asses & 8 dogs2 & moreov] he gave all t :i* belong$ unto ! ,hemti to ! ,sekhti1 ev5 all 8 prop]ty & 8 (fic]s1 & ! ,sekhti 0 belov$ ( ! ,k+ m ?an all 8 ov]se]s1 & ate ( all ! good ?+s ( ! ,k+1 ) all 8 h\sehold4 ,! ,%ipwreck$ ,sailor ,! wise s]vant said3 8,let ?y he>t be satisfi$1 ,o my "l1 = t we h come back to ! c\ntry2 aft] we h long be5 on bo>d1 & r[$ mu*1 ! pr[ has at la/ t\*$ l&4 ,all ! p rejoice1 & embrace u "o aft] ano!r4 ,moreov]1 we h come back 9 good heal?1 & n a man is lack+2 al?\gh we h be5 to ! ends ( ,wawat1 & gone ?r\gh ! l& ( ,s5mut1 we h return$ 9 peace1 & our l&--behold1 we h come back to x4 ,he> me1 my "l2 ,i h no o!r refuge4 ,wa% !e1 & turn ! wat] ov] ?y f+]s2 !n g & tell ! tale to ! ,maje/y40 ,8 "l repli$3 8,?y he>t cont9ues /ill its w&]+ words6 b al?\gh ! m\? ( a man may save him1 8 words may also cov] 8 face ) confusion4 ,wilt ?\ d !n z ?y he>t moves !e8 ,?is t ?\ wilt say1 tell quietly40 ,! sailor !n answ]$3 8,n[ ,i %all tell t :i* has happ5$ to me1 to my v self4 ,i 0 go+ to ! m9es ( ,ph>aoh1 & ,i w5t d[n on ! sea on a %ip ( #aej cubits long & =ty cubits wide1 ) #aej sailors ( ! be/ ( ,egypt1 :o _h se5 heav5 & e>?1 & ^: he>ts 7 /rong] ?an lions4 ,!y _h said t ! w9d w\ld n be contr>y1 or t !re w\ld be none4 ,b z we approa*$ ! l& ! w9d arose1 & ?rew up waves eight cubits high4 ,z = me1 ,i seiz$ a piece ( wood2 b ^? :o 7 9 ! vessel p]i%$1 )\t "o rema9+4 ,a wave ?rew me on an isl&1 aft] t ,i _h be5 ?ree days alone1 )\t a companion beside my own he>t4 ,i laid me 9 a ?icket1 & ! %ad[ cov]$ me4 ,!n /ret*$ ,i my limbs to try to f9d some?+ = my m\?4 ,i f\nd !re figs & grapes1 all mann] ( good h]bs1 b]ries & gra91 melons ( all k9ds1 fi%es & birds4 ,no?+ 0 lack+4 ,& ,i satisfi$ myself2 & left on ! gr\nd t :i* 0 ov]1 ( :at my arms _h be5 fill$ )al4 ,i dug a pit1 ,i light$ a fire1 & ,i made a burnt-(f]+ unto ! gods4 8,sudd5ly ,i he>d a noise z ( ?und]1 :i* ,i ?\ght to be t ( a wave ( ! sea4 ,! trees %ook1 & ! e>? 0 mov$4 ,i uncov]$ my face1 & ,i saw t a s]p5t drew ne>4 ,he 0 ?irty cubits long1 & 8 be>d great] ?an two cubits2 8 body 0 z ov]laid ) gold1 & 8 color z t ( true lazuli4 ,he coil$ himself be=e me4 8,!n he op5$ 8 m\?1 :ile t ,i lay on my face be=e him1 & he said to me3 #8,:at has br\ght !e1 :at has br\ght !e1 little "o1 :at has br\ght !e8 ,if ?\ saye/ n spe$ily :at has br\ght !e to ?is isle1 ,i w make !e "k ?yself2 z a flame ?\ %alt vani%1 if ?\ telle/ me n some?+ ,i _h n he>d1 or :i* ,i knew n1 be=e !e4' 8,!n he took me 9 8 m\? & c>ri$ me to 8 re/+-place1 & laid me d[n )\t any hurt4 ,i 0 :ole & s\nd1 & no?+ 0 gone f me4 ,!n he op5$ 8 m\? aga9/ me1 :ile t ,i lay on my face be=e him1 & he said1 #8,:at has br\ght !e1 :at has br\ght !e1 little "o1 :at has br\ght !e to ?is isle :i* is 9 ! sea1 & ( :i* ! %ores are 9 ! mid/ ( ! waves8' 8,!n ,i repli$ to him1 & hold+ my arms l[ be=e him1 ,i said to him3 #8,i 0 emb>k$ = ! m9es by ! ord] ( ! maje/y1 9 a %ip2 #aej cubits 0 its l5g?1 & ! wid? ( x =ty cubits4 ,x _h #aej sailors ( ! be/ ( ,egypt1 :o _h se5 heav5 & e>?1 & ! he>ts ( :om 7 /rong] ?an lions4 ,!y said t ! w9d w\ld n be contr>y1 or t !re w\ld be none4 ,ea* ( !m exce$$ 8 companion 9 ! prud5ce ( 8 he>t & ! /r5g? ( 8 arm1 & ,i 0 n b5ea? any ( !m4 ,a /orm came ^u u :ile we 7 on ! sea4 ,h>dly c\ld we rea* to ! %ore :5 ! w9d wax$ yet great]1 & ! waves rose ev5 eight cubits4 ,z = me1 ,i seiz$ a piece ( wood1 :ile ^? :o 7 9 ! boat p]i%$ )\t "o be+ left ) me = ?ree days4 ,behold me n[ be=e !e1 = ,i 0 br\ght to ?is isle by a wave ( ! sea4' 8,!n said he to me3 #8,fe> n1 fe> n1 little "o1 & make n ?y face sad4 ,if ?\ ha/ come to me1 x is ,god :o has let !e live4 ,= x is he :o has br\ght !e to ?is isle ( ! ble/1 :]e no?+ is lack+1 & :i* is fill$ ) all good ?+s4 ,see n[1 ?\ %alt pass "o mon? aft] ano!r1 until ?\ %alt be f\r mon?s 9 ?is isle4 ,!n a %ip %all come f ?y l& ) sailors1 & ?\ %alt leave ) !m & g to ?y c\ntry1 & ?\ %alt die 9 ?y t[n4' 8 #8,conv]se is pleas+1 & he :o ta/es ( x passes ov] 8 mis]y4 ,i w !re=e tell !e ( t :i* is 9 ?is isle4 ,i am "h ) my bre?r5 & my *ildr5 ar\nd me2 we are sev5ty-five s]p5ts1 *ildr5 & k9dr$2 )\t nam+ a "y girl :o 0 br\ght unto me by *ance1 & on :om ! fire ( heav5 fell1 & burnt h] to a%es4 8 #8,z = !e if ?\ art /rong1 & if ?y he>t waits pati5tly1 ?\ %alt press ?y infants to ?y bosom & embrace ?y wife4 ,?\ %alt return to ?y h\se1 :i* is full ( all good ?+s2 ?\ %alt see ?y l&1 :]e ?\ %alt dwell 9 ! mid/ ( ?y k9dr$4' 8,!n ,i b[$1 9 my obeisance1 & ,i t\*$ ! gr\nd be=e him4 #8,behold n[ t :i* ,i h told !e be=e4 ,i %all tell ( ?y pres5ce unto ,ph>aoh1 ,i %all make him to "k ( ?y greatness1 & ,i w br+ to !e ( ! sacr$ oils & p]fumes1 & ( inc5se ( ! temples ) :i* all gods are honor$4 ,i %all tell1 moreov]1 ( t :i* ,i d n[ see 7?anks to him71 & !re %all be r5d]$ to !e praises be=e ! fulness ( all ! l&4 ,i %all slay asses = !e 9 sacrifice1 ,i %all pluck = !e ! birds1 & ,i %all br+ = !e %ips full ( all k9ds ( ! treasures ( ,egypt1 z is comely to d unto a god1 a fri5d ( m5 9 a f> c\ntry1 ( :i* m5 "k n4' 8,!n he smil$ at my spee*1 because ( t :i* 0 9 8 he>t1 = he said to me3 #8,?\ art n ri* 9 p]fumes1 = all t ?\ ha/ is b common inc5se4 ,z = me ,i am ,pr9ce ( ! l& ( ,punt1 & ,i h p]fumes4 ,only ! oil :i* ?\ saye/ ?\ w\ld/ br+ is n common 9 ?is isle4 ,b1 :5 ?\ %alt dep>t f ?is place1 ?\ %alt nev] m see ?is isle2 x %all be *ang$ into waves4' 8,&1 behold1 :5 ! %ip drew ne>1 accord+ to all t he _h told me be=e1 ,i got me up into an high tree1 to /rive to see ^? :o 7 )9 x4 ,!n ,i came & told to him ?is matt]2 b x 0 already kn[n unto him be=e4 ,!n he said to me3 #8,f>ewell1 f>ewell2 g to ?y h\se1 little "o1 see aga9 ?y *ildr51 & let ?y "n be good 9 ?y t[n2 ^! are my wi%es = !e4' 8,!n ,i b[$ myself be=e him1 & held my arms l[ be=e him1 & he1 he gave me gifts ( preci\s p]fumes1 ( cassia1 ( sweet woods1 ( kohl1 ( cypress1 an abundance ( inc5se1 ( ivory tusks1 ( baboons1 ( apes1 & all k9ds ( preci\s ?+s4 ,i emb>k$ all 9 ! %ip :i* 0 come1 &1 b[+ myself1 ,i pray$ ,god = him4 8,!n he said to me1 #8,behold ?\ %alt come to ?y c\ntry 9 two mon?s1 ?\ %alt press to ?y bosom ?y *ildr51 & ?\ %alt re/ 9 ?y tomb4' ,aft] ?is ,i w5t d[n to ! %ore unto ! %ip1 & ,i call$ to ! sailors :o 7 !re4 ,!n on ! %ore ,i r5d]$ adoration to ! ma/] ( ?is isle & to ^? :o dwelt !re94 8,:5 we %all come1 9 our return1 to ! h\se ( ,ph>aoh1 9 ! second mon?1 accord+ to all t ! s]p5t has said1 we %all approa* unto ! palace4 ,& ,i %all g 9 be=e ,ph>aoh1 ,i %all br+ ! gifts :i* ,i h br\ght f ?is isle into ! c\ntry4 ,!n he %all ?ank me be=e ! fulness ( all ! l&4 ,grant !m unto me a foll[]1 & lead me to ! c\rti]s ( ! ,k+4 ,ca/ ?y eye ^u me1 aft] t ,i am come to l& aga91 aft] t ,i h bo? se5 & prov$ ?is4 ,he> my pray]1 = x is good to li/5 to p4 ,x 0 said unto me1 #8,become a wise man1 & ?\ %alt come to honor1' & behold ,i h become su*40 ,?is is f9i%$ f its beg9n+ unto its end1 ev5 z x 0 f\nd 9 a writ+4 ,x is writt5 by ! scribe ( cunn+ f+]s ,am5i-am5-aa2 may he live 9 life1 weal?1 & heal?6 ,! ,adv5tures ,( ,sanehat ,! h]$it>y pr9ce1 royal seal-be>]1 confid5tial fri5d1 judge1 keep] ( ! gate ( ! =eign]s1 true & belov$ royal acqua9tance1 ! royal foll[] ,sanehat says3 ,i att5d$ my "l z a foll[] ( ! ,k+1 ( ! h\se ( ! h]$it>y pr9cess1 ! greatly favor$1 ! royal wife1 ,ankhet-,us]tes51 :o %>es ! dwell+ ( ! royal son ,am5emhat 9 ,kanef]4 ,9 ! ?irtie? ye>1 ! mon? ,paophi1 ! sev5? day ! god ent]$ 8 horizon1 ! ,k+ ,sehotepabra flew up to heav5 & jo9$ ! sun's disk1 ! foll[] ( ! god met 8 mak]4 ,! palace 0 sil5c$1 & 9 m\rn+1 ! great gates 7 clos$1 ! c\rti]s cr\*+ on ! gr\nd1 ! p 9 hu%$ m\rn+4 ,8 ,maje/y _h s5t a great army ) ! nobles to ! l& ( ! ,temehu 7,lybia71 8 son & heir1 ! good god ,k+ ,us]tes5 z _! lead]4 ,n[ he 0 return+1 & _h br\ght away liv+ captives & all k9ds ( cattle )\t end4 ,! c\ncillors ( ! palace _h s5t to ! ,we/ to let ! ,k+ "k ! matt] t _h come to pass 9 ! inn] hall4 ,! mess5g] 0 to meet him on ! road1 & rea* him at ! "t ( ev5+3 ! matt] 0 urg5t4 8,a hawk _h so>$ ) 8 foll[]s40 ,?us said he1 n to let ! army "k ( x4 ,ev5 if ! royal sons :o comm&$ 9 t army s5d a message1 he 0 n to speak to a s+le "o ( !m4 ,b ,i 0 /&+ ne>1 & he>d 8 voice :ile he 0 speak+4 ,i fl$ f> away1 my he>t beat+1 my arms fail+1 trembl+ _h fall5 on all my limbs4 ,i turn$ ab\t 9 runn+ to seek a place to hide me1 & ,i ?rew myself betwe5 two bu%es1 to wait :ile !y %\ld pass by4 ,!n ,i turn$ me t[>d ! s\?1 n f wi%+ to come into ?is place--= ,i knew n if w> 0 decl>$--nor ev5 ?9k+ a wi% to live aft] ?is sov]eign1 ,i turn$ my back to ! sycamore1 ,i rea*$ ,%i-,s5ef]u1 & re/$ on ! op5 field4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i w5t on & ov]took a man1 :o pass$ by ! edge ( ! road4 ,he ask$ ( me m]cy1 = he fe>$ me4 ,by ! ev5+ ,i drew ne> to ,kh]-ahau 78 old ,cairo71 & ,i cross$ ! riv] on a raft )\t a rudd]4 ,c>ri$ ov] by ! we/ w9d1 ,i pass$ ov] to ! ea/ to ! qu>ries ( ,aku & ! l& ( ! goddess ,h]it1 mi/ress ( ! r$ m\nta9 7,gebel ,ahm>74 ,!n ,i fl$ on foot1 nor?w>d1 & rea*$ ! walls ( ! pr9ce1 built to repel ! ,sati4 ,i cr\*$ 9 a bu% = fe> ( be+ se5 by ! gu>ds1 *ang$ ea* day1 :o wat* on ! top ( ! =tress4 ,i took my way by night1 & at ! light+ ( ! day ,i rea*$ ,pet51 & turn$ me t[>d ! valley ( ,kemur4 ,!n ?ir/ ha/$ me on2 ,i dri$ up1 & my ?roat n>r[$1 & ,i said1 8,?is is ! ta/e ( dea?40 ,:5 ,i lift$ up my he>t & ga!r$ /r5g?1 ,i he>d a voice & ! l[+ ( cattle4 ,i saw m5 ( ! ,sati1 & "o ( !m--a fri5d unto ,egypt--knew me4 ,behold he gave me wat] & boil$ me milk1 & ,i w5t ) him to 8 camp2 !y did me good1 & "o tribe pass$ me on to ano!r4 ,i pass$ on to ,sun1 & rea*$ ! l& ( ,adim 7,edom74 ,:5 ,i _h dwelt !re half a ye> ,amu-an-%i--:o is ! ,pr9ce ( ! ,upp] ,t5u--s5t = me & said3 8,dwell ?\ ) me t ?\ maye/ he> ! spee* ( ,egypt40 ,he said ?us = t he knew ( my excell5ce1 & _h he>d tell ( my wor?1 = m5 ( ,egypt :o 7 !re ) him bore witness ( me4 ,behold he said to me3 8,= :at cause ha/ ?\ come hi!r8 ,has a matt] come to pass 9 ! palace8 ,has ! ,k+ ( ! two l&s1 ,sehetepabra1 gone to heav58 ,t :i* has happ5$ ab\t ?is is n kn[n40 ,b ,i answ]$ ) concealm5t1 & said3 8,:5 ,i came f ! l& ( ! ,tamahu1 & my desires 7 !re *ang$ 9 me1 if ,i fl$ away x 0 n by reason ( remorse t ,i took ! way ( a fugitive2 ,i h n fail$ 9 my duty1 my m\? has n said any bitt] words1 ,i h n he>d any evil c\nsel1 my "n has n come into ! m\? ( a magi/rate4 ,i "k n by :at ,i h be5 l$ into ?is l&40 ,& ,amu-an-%i said3 8,?is is by ! w ( ! god 7,k+ ( ,egypt72 = :at is a l& l if x "k n t excell5t god1 ( :om ! dread is ^u ! l&s ( /rang]s1 z !y dread ,sekhet 9 a ye> ( pe/il5ce80 ,i spake to him1 & repli$3 8,=give me2 8 son n[ ent]s ! palace1 & has receiv$ ! h]itage ( 8 fa!r4 ,he is a god :o has none l him1 & !re is none be=e him4 ,he is a ma/] ( wisdom1 prud5t 9 8 designs1 excell5t 9 8 decrees1 ) good-w to him :o goes or :o comes2 he subdu$ ! l& ( /rang]s :ile 8 fa!r yet liv$ 9 8 palace1 & he r5d]$ acc\nt ( t :i* 8 fa!r de/9$ him to p]=m4 ,he is a brave man1 :o v]ily /rikes ) 8 sword2 a valiant "o1 :o has n 8 equal2 he spr+s ^u ! b>b>ians1 & ?r[s himself on ! spoil]s2 he breaks ! horns & weak5s ! h&s1 & ^? :om he smites _c raise ! buckl]4 ,he is fe>less1 & da%es ! heads1 & none c /& be=e him4 ,he is swift ( foot1 to de/roy him :o flies2 & none :o flees f him rea*es 8 home4 ,8 he>t is /rong 9 8 "t2 he is a lion :o /rikes ) ! claw1 & nev] has he turn$ 8 back4 ,8 he>t is clos$ to pity2 & :5 he sees multitudes1 he leaves none to live beh9d him4 ,he is a valiant "o :o spr+s 9 front :5 he sees resi/ance2 he is a w>rior :o rejoices :5 he flies on ! b>b>ians4 ,he seizes ! buckl]1 he ru%es =w>d1 he nev] ne$s to /rike aga91 he slays & none c turn 8 lance2 & :5 he takes ! b[ ! b>b>ians flee f 8 arms l dogs2 = ! great goddess has giv5 to him to /rike ^? :o "k h] n2 & if he rea*es =? he sp>es none1 & leaves naught beh9d4 ,he is a fri5d ( great sweetness1 :o kn[s h[ to ga9 love2 8 l& loves him m ?an itself1 & rejoices 9 him m ?an 9 its own god2 m5 & wom5 run to 8 call4 ,a k+1 he has rul$ f 8 bir?2 he1 f 8 bir?1 has increas$ bir?s1 a sole be+1 a div9e ess5ce1 by :om ?is l& rejoices to be gov]n$4 ,he enl>ges ! bord]s ( ! ,s\?2 b he covets n ! l&s ( ! ,nor?3 he does n smite ! ,sati1 nor cru% ! ,nemau-%au4 ,if he desc5ds "h1 let him "k ?y "n1 by ! homage :i* ?\ wilt pay to 8 maje/y4 ,= he refuses n to bless ! l& :i* obeys him40 ,& he repli$ to me3 8,egypt is inde$ happy & well settl$2 behold ?\ art f> f x1 b :il/ ?\ art ) me ,i w d good unto !e40 ,& he plac$ me be=e 8 *ildr51 he m>ri$ 8 elde/ daught] to me1 & gave me ! *oice ( all 8 l&1 ev5 among ! be/ ( t :i* he _h on ! bord] ( ! next l&4 ,x is a goodly l&1 ,iaa is its "n4 ,!re are figs & grapes2 !re is w9e common] ?an wat]2 abundant is ! honey1 _m are its olives2 & all fruits are ^u its trees3 !re are b>ley & :eat1 & cattle ( k9ds )\t end4 ,?is 0 truly a great ?+ t he grant$ me1 :5 ! pr9ce came to inve/ me1 & e/abli% me z pr9ce ( a tribe 9 ! be/ ( 8 l&4 ,i _h my cont9ual portion ( bread & ( w9e ea* day1 ( cook$ meat1 ( roa/$ f[l1 z well z ! wild game :i* ,i took1 or :i* 0 br\ght to me1 beside :at my dogs captur$4 ,!y made me mu* butt]1 & prep>$ milk ( all k9ds4 ,i pass$ _m ye>s1 ! *ildr5 t ,i _h became great1 ea* rul+ 8 tribe4 ,:5 a mess5g] w5t or came to ! palace1 he turn$ aside f ! way to come to me2 = ,i help$ e man4 ,i gave wat] to ! ?ir/y1 ,i set on 8 way him :o w5t a/ray1 & ,i rescu$ ! robb$4 ,! ,sati :o w5t f>1 to /rike & turn back ! pr9ces ( o!r l&s1 ,i orda9$ _! go+s2 = ! ,pr9ce ( ! ,t5u = _m ye>s appo9t$ me to be g5]al ( 8 soldi]s4 ,9 e l& :i* ,i attack$ ,i play$ ! *ampion1 ,i took ! cattle1 ,i l$ away ! vassals1 ,i c>ri$ (f ! slaves1 ,i slew ! p1 by my sword1 my b[1 my m>*es & my good devices4 ,i 0 excell5t to ! he>t ( my pr9ce2 he lov$ me :5 he knew my p[]1 & set me ov] 8 *ildr5 :5 he saw ! /r5g? ( my arms4 ,a *ampion ( ! ,t5u came to defy me 9 my t5t3 a bold man )\t equal1 = he _h vanqui%$ ! :ole c\ntry4 ,he said1 8,let ,sanehat fight ) me02 = he desir$ to ov]?r[ me2 he ?\ght to take my cattle = 8 tribe4 ,! pr9ce c\nsell$ ) me4 ,i said3 8,i "k him n4 ,i c]ta9ly am n ( 8 degree1 ,i hold me f> f 8 place4 ,h ,i ev] op5$ 8 door1 or leap$ ov] 8 f5ce8 ,x is "s envi\s jeal\sy f see+ me2 does he ?9k t ,i am l "s /e] among ! c[s1 :om ! bull ov]?r[s8 ,if ?is is a wret* :o ?9ks to enri* himself at my co/1 n a ,b$awi & a ,b$awi fit = fight1 !n let u put ! matt] to judgm5t4 ,v]ily a true bull loves battle1 b a va+lori\s bull turns 8 back = fe> ( conte/2 if he has a he>t = combat1 let him speak :at he pleases4 ,w ,god =get :at he has orda9$1 & h[ %all t be kn[n80 ,i lay d[n2 & :5 ,i _h re/$ ,i /rung my b[1 ,i made ready my arr[s1 ,i loos5$ my poni>d1 ,i furbi%$ my arms4 ,at dawn ! l& ( ! ,t5u came toge!r2 x _h ga!r$ its tribes & call$ all ! neighbor+ p1 x spake ( no?+ b ! fight4 ,ea* he>t burnt = me1 m5 & wom5 cry+ out2 = ea* he>t 0 tr\bl$ = me1 & !y said3 8,is !re ano!r /rong "o :o w\ld fight ) him8 ,behold ! adv]s>y has a buckl]1 a battle-axe1 & an armful ( javel9s40 ,!n ,i drew him to ! attack2 ,i turn$ aside 8 arr[s1 & !y /ruck ! gr\nd 9 va94 ,"o drew ne> to ! o!r1 & he fell on me1 & !n ,i %ot him4 ,my arr[ fa/5$ 9 8 neck1 he cri$ out1 & fell on 8 face3 ,i drove 8 lance into him1 & rais$ my %\t ( victory on 8 back4 ,:ile all ! m5 ( ! l& rejoic$1 ,i1 & 8 vassals :om he _h oppress$1 gave ?anks unto ,m5tu4 ,?is pr9ce1 ,amu-an-%i1 embrac$ me4 ,!n ,i c>ri$ (f 8 goods & took 8 cattle1 t :i* he _h wi%$ to d to me1 ,i did ev5 s unto him2 ,i seiz$ t :i* 0 9 8 t5t1 ,i spoil$ 8 dwell+4 ,z "t w5t on ,i increas$ ! ri*ness ( my treasures & ! numb] ( my cattle4 ,petition ,to ,! ,k+ ,( ,egypt 8,n[ behold :at ! god has done = me :o tru/$ 9 him4 ,hav+ once fl$ away1 yet n[ !re is a witness ( me 9 ! palace4 ,once hav+ fl$ away1 z a fugitive--n[ all 9 ! palace give unto me a good "n4 ,aft] t ,i _h be5 dy+ ( hung]1 n[ ,i give bread to ^? ar\nd4 ,i _h left my l& nak$1 & n[ ,i am clo!d 9 f9e l954 ,aft] hav+ be5 a w&]] )\t foll[]s1 n[ ,i possess _m s]fs4 ,my h\se is f9e1 my l& wide1 my memory is e/abli%$ 9 ! temple ( all ! gods4 ,& let ?is flight obta9 ?y =giv5ess2 t ,i may be appo9t$ 9 ! palace2 t ,i may see ! place :]e my he>t dwells4 ,h[ great a ?+ is x t my body %\ld be embalm$ 9 ! l& :]e ,i 0 born6 ,to return !re is happ9ess4 ,i h made (f]+ to ,god to grant me ?is ?+4 ,8 he>t suff]s :o has run away unto a /range l&4 ,let him he> ! pray] ( him :o is af> (f1 t he may revisit ! place ( 8 bir?1 & ! place f :i* he remov$4 8,may ! ,k+ ( ,egypt be graci\s to me t ,i may live ( 8 favor4 ,& ,i r5d] my homage to ! mi/ress ( ! l&1 :o is 9 8 palace2 may ,i he> ! news ( h] *ildr54 ,?us w my limbs gr[ "y aga94 ,n[ old age comes1 feebl5ess seizes me1 my eyes are heavy1 my arms are feeble1 my legs w n move1 my he>t is sl[4 ,dea? draws nigh to me1 soon %all !y lead me to ! city ( et]nity4 ,let me foll[ ! mi/ress ( all 7! que51 8 =m] mi/ress72 lo6 let h] tell me ! excell5cies ( h] *ildr52 may %e br+ et]nity to me40 ,!n ! maje/y ( ,k+ ,khep]-ka-ra1 ! bless$1 spake ^u ?is my desire t ,i _h made to him4 ,8 ,maje/y s5t unto me ) pres5ts f ! ,k+1 t he might enl>ge ! he>t ( 8 s]vant1 l unto ! prov9ce ( any /range l&2 & ! royal sons :o are 9 ! palace address$ !mselves unto me4 ,copy ( ! ,decree ,:i* ,0 ,br\ght1 ,to ,me ,:o ,speak ,to ,y1 ,to ,lead ,me ,back ,into ,egypt 8,! ,horus1 life ( bir?s1 "l ( ! cr[ns1 life ( bir?s1 ,k+ ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt1 ,khep]-ka-ra1 son ( ! ,sun1 ,am5-em-hat1 ev] liv+ unto et]nity4 ,ord] = ! foll[] ,sanehat4 ,behold ?is ord] ( ! ,k+ is s5t to !e to in/ruct !e ( 8 w4 8,n[1 al?\gh ?\ ha/ gone ?r\gh /range l&s f ,adim to ,t5u1 & pass$ f "o c\ntry to ano!r at ! wi% ( ?y he>t--behold1 :at ha/ ?\ done1 or :at has be5 done aga9/ !e1 t is amiss8 ,moreov]1 ?\ revil$/ n2 b if ?y ^w 0 d5i$1 ?\ did/ n speak aga9 9 ! assembly ( ! nobles1 ev5 if ?\ wa/ desir$4 ,n[1 !re=e1 t ?\ ha/ ?\ght on ?is matt] :i* has come to ?y m9d1 let ?y he>t n *ange aga92 = ?is ?y ,heav5 7que571 :o is 9 ! palace is fix$1 %e is fl\ri%+1 %e is enjoy+ ! be/ 9 ! k+dom ( ! l&1 & h] *ildr5 are 9 ! *amb]s ( ! palace4 8,leave all ! ri*es t ?\ ha/1 & t are ) !e1 altoge!r4 ,:5 ?\ %alt come into ,egypt behold ! palace1 & :5 ?\ %alt ent] ! palace1 b[ ?y face to ! gr\nd be=e ! ,great ,h\se2 ?\ %alt be *ief among ! companions4 ,& day by day behold ?\ gr[e/ old2 ?y vigor is lo/1 & ?\ ?9ke/ on ! day ( burial4 ,?\ %alt see ?yself come to ! bless$ /ate1 !y %all give !e ! b&ages f ! h& ( ,tait1 ! night ( apply+ ! oil ( embalm+4 ,!y %all foll[ ?y fun]al1 & visit ! tomb on ! day ( burial1 :i* %all be 9 a gild$ case1 ! head pa9t$ ) blue1 a canopy ( cypress wood above !e1 & ox5 %all draw !e1 ! s+]s go+ be=e !e1 & !y %all dance ! fun]al dance4 ,! weep]s cr\*+ at ! door ( ?y tomb %all cry al\d ! pray]s = (f]+s3 !y %all slay victims = !e at ! door ( ?y pit2 & ?y pyramid %all be c>v$ 9 :ite /one1 9 ! company ( ! royal *ildr54 ,?us ?\ %alt n die 9 a /range l&1 nor be buri$ by ! ,amu2 ?\ %alt n be laid 9 a %eepsk9 :5 ?\ art buri$2 all p %all beat ! e>?1 & lam5t on ?y body :5 ?\ goe/ to ! tomb40 ,:5 ?is ord] came to me1 ,i 0 9 ! mid/ ( my tribe4 ,:5 x 0 read unto me1 ,i ?rew me on ! du/1 ,i ?rew du/ 9 my hair2 ,i w5t ar\nd my t5t rejoic+ & say+3 8,h[ may x be t su* a ?+ is done to ! s]vant1 :o ) a rebelli\s he>t has fl$ to /range l&s8 ,n[ ) an excell5t deliv]ance1 & m]cy deliv]+ me f dea?1 ?\ %alt cause me to end my days 9 ! palace40 ,copy ,( ,! ,answ] ,to ,?is ,ord] 8,! foll[] ,sanehat says3 ,9 excell5t peace above ev]y?+ consid] ( ?is flight t he made "h 9 8 ignorance2 ,?\1 ! ,good ,god1 ,"l ( bo? ,l&s1 ,lov$ ( ,r1 ,favorite ( ,m5tu1 ! ,"l ( ,!bes1 & ( ,am51 "l ( ?rones ( ! l&s1 ( ,sebek1 ,r1 ,horus1 ,ha?or1 ,atmu1 & ( 8 fell[-gods1 ( ,sopdu1 ,nef]biu1 ,samsetu1 ,horus1 "l ( ! ea/1 & ( ! royal uru :i* rules on ?y head1 ( ! *ief gods ( ! wat]s1 ( ,m91 ,horus ( ! des]t1 ,urrit1 mi/ress ( ,punt1 ,nut1 ,h>nekht1 ,r1 all ! gods ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 & ( ! isles ( ! sea4 ,may !y give life & peace to ?y no/ril1 may !y load !e ) _! gifts1 may !y give to !e et]nity )\t end1 ev]la/+ness )\t b\nd4 ,may ! fe> ( !e be d\bl$ 9 ! l&s ( ! des]ts4 ,maye/ ?\ subdue ! circuit ( ! sun's disk4 ,?is is ! pray] to 8 ma/] ( ! humble s]vant :o is sav$ f a =eign l&4 8,o wise ,k+1 ! wise words :i* are pron\nc$ 9 ! wisdom ( ! maje/y ( ! sov]eign1 ?y humble s]vant fe>s to tell4 ,x is a great ?+ to repeat4 ,o great ,god1 l unto ,r 9 fulfill+ t to :i* he has set 8 h&1 :at am ,i t he %\ld take ?\ght = me8 ,am ,i among ^? :om he reg>ds1 & = :om he arranges8 ,?y maje/y is z ,horus1 & ! /r5g? ( ?y arms ext5ds to all l&s4 8,!n let 8 ,maje/y br+ ,maki ( ,adma1 ,k5ti-au-u% ( ,kh5ti-ke%u1 & ,t5us f ! two l&s ( ! ,f5-khu2 ^! are ! pr9ces :o be> witness ( me z to all t has pass$1 out ( love = ?yself4 ,does n ,t5u believe t x belongs to !e l ?y dogs8 ,behold ?is flight t ,i h made3 ,i did n h x 9 my he>t2 x 0 l ! lead+ ( a dream1 z a man ( ,adehi 7,delta7 sees himself 9 ,abu 7,elephant9e71 z a man ( ! pla9 ( ,egypt :o sees himself 9 ! des]ts4 ,!re 0 no fe>1 !re 0 no ha/5+ aft] me1 ,i did n li/5 to an evil plot1 my "n 0 n he>d 9 ! m\? ( ! magi/rate2 b my limbs w5t1 my feet w&]$1 my he>t drew me2 my god comm&$ ?is flight1 & drew me on2 b ,i am n /iff-neck$4 ,does a man fe> :5 he sees 8 own l&8 ,r spread ?y fe> ov] ! l&1 ?y t]rors 9 e /range l&4 ,behold me n[ 9 ! palace1 behold me 9 ?is place2 & lo6 ?\ art he :o is ov] all ! horizon2 ! sun rises at ?y pleasure1 ! wat] 9 ! riv]s is drunk at ?y w1 ! w9d 9 heav5 is brea!d at ?y say+4 8,i :o speak to !e %all leave my goods to ! g5]ations to foll[ 9 ?is l&4 ,& z to ?is mess5g] :o is come ev5 let ?y maje/y d z please? him1 = "o lives by ! brea? t ?\ give/4 ,o ?\ :o art belov$ ( ,r1 ( ,horus1 & ( ,ha?or2 ,m5tu1 "l ( ,!bes1 desires t ?y augu/ no/ril %\ld live =ev]40 ,i made a fea/ 9 ,iaa1 to pass ov] my goods to my *ildr54 ,my elde/ son 0 lead+ my tribe1 all my goods pass$ to him1 & ,i gave him my corn & all my cattle1 my fruit1 & all my pleasant trees4 ,:5 ,i _h tak5 my road to ! s\?1 & arriv$ at ! roads ( ,horus1 ! (fic] :o 0 ov] ! g>rison s5t a mess5g] to ! palace to give notice4 ,8 ,maje/y s5t ! good ov]se] ( ! peasants ( ! ,k+'s doma9s1 & boats lad5 ) pres5ts f ! ,k+ = ! ,sati :o _h come to conduct me to ! roads ( ,horus4 ,i spoke to ea* "o by 8 "n1 & ,i gave ! pres5ts to ea* z 0 int5d$4 ,i receiv$ & ,i return$ ! salutation1 & ,i cont9u$ ?us until ,i rea*$ ! city ( ,!tu4 ,:5 ! l& 0 bright5$1 & ! new day began1 f\r m5 came ) a summons = me2 & ! f\r m5 w5t to lead me to ! palace4 ,i salut$ ) bo? my h&s on ! gr\nd2 ! royal *ildr5 /ood at ! c\rty>d to conduct me3 ! c\rti]s :o 7 to lead me to ! hall br\ght me on ! way to ! royal *amb]4 ,i f\nd 8 ,maje/y on ! great ?rone 9 ! hall ( pale gold4 ,!n ,i ?rew myself on my belly2 ?is god1 9 ^: pres5ce ,i 01 knew me n4 ,he que/ion$ me graci\sly1 b ,i 0 z "o seiz$ ) bl9dness1 my _s fa9t$1 my limbs fail$1 my he>t 0 no long] 9 my bosom1 & ,i knew ! diff]5ce betwe5 life & dea?4 ,8 ,maje/y said to "o ( ! companions1 8,lift him up1 let him speak to me40 ,& 8 ,maje/y said1 8,behold ?\ ha/ come1 ?\ ha/ trodd5 ! des]ts1 ?\ ha/ play$ ! w&]]4 ,decay falls on !e1 old age has rea*$ !e2 x is no small ?+ t ?y body %\ld be embalm$1 t ! ,p$tiu %all n bury !e4 ,d n1 d n1 be sil5t & spee*less2 tell ?y "n2 is x fe> t prev5ts !e80 ,i answ]$ 9 reply1 8,i fe>1 :at is x t my "l has said t ,i %\ld answ] x8 ,i h n call$ on me ! h& ( ,god1 b x is t]ror 9 my body1 l t :i* br+s sudd5 dea?4 ,n[ behold ,i am be=e !e2 ?\ art life2 let ?y ,maje/y d :at please? him40 ,! royal *ildr5 7 br\ght 91 & 8 ,maje/y said to ! ,que51 8,behold ?\ ,sanehat has come z an ,amu1 :om ! ,sati h produc$40 ,%e cri$ al\d1 & ! royal *ildr5 spake ) "o voice1 say+1 be=e 8 ,maje/y1 8,v]ily x is n s1 ,o ,k+1 my "l40 ,said 8 ,maje/y1 8,x is v]ily he40 ,!n !y br\ght _! coll>s1 & _! w&s1 & _! si/ra 9 _! h&s1 & display$ !m be=e 8 ,maje/y2 & !y sang-- 8,may ?y h&s prosp]1 ,o ,k+2 ,may ! ornam5ts ( ! ,lady ( ,heav5 cont9ue4 ,may ! ,goddess ,nub give life to ?y no/ril2 ,may ! mi/ress ( ! />s favor !e1 :5 ?\ saile/ s\? & nor?4 ,all wisdom is 9 ! m\? ( ?y ,maje/y2 ,?y uru is on ?y =ehead1 ?\ drive/ away ! mis]able4 ,?\ art pacifi$1 ,o ,ra1 "l ( ! l&s2 ,!y call on !e z on ! mi/ress ( all4 ,/rong is ?y horn1 ,?\ lette/ fly ?9e arr[4 ,grant ! brea? to him :o is )\t x2 ,grant good ?+s to ?is travell]1 ,samehit ! ,p$ti1 born 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 ,:o fl$ away f fe> ( !e1 ,& fl$ ?is l& f ?y t]rors4 ,does n ! face gr[ pale1 ( him :o beholds ?y c\nt5ance2 ,does n ! eye fe>1 :i* looks ^u !e40 ,said 8 ,maje/y1 8,let him n fe>1 let him be fre$ f t]ror4 ,he %all be a ,royal ,fri5d among/ ! nobles2 he %all be put )9 ! circle ( ! c\rti]s4 ,g ye to ! *amb] ( praise to seek weal? = him40 ,:5 ,i w5t out f ! palace1 ! royal *ildr5 (f]$ _! h&s to me2 we walk$ aft]w>d to ! ,great ,gates4 ,i 0 plac$ 9 a h\se ( a k+'s son1 9 :i* 7 delicate ?+s1 a place ( coolness1 fruits ( ! gran>y1 treasures ( ! ,:ite ,h\se1 clo!s ( ! ,k+'s gu>drobe1 frank9c5se1 ! f9e/ p]fumes ( ! ,k+ & ! nobles :om he loves1 9 e *amb]4 ,all ! s]vitors 7 9 _! sev]al (fices4 ,ye>s 7 remov$ f my limbs3 ,i 0 %av$1 & poll$ my locks ( hair2 ! f\lness 0 ca/ to ! des]t ) ! g>m5ts ( ! ,nemau-%a4 ,i clo!d me 9 f9e l951 & ano9t$ myself ) ! f9e oil ( ,egypt2 ,i laid me on a b$4 ,i gave up ! s& to ^? :o lie on x2 ! oil ( wood to him :o w\ld ano9t himself !re)4 ,!re 0 giv5 to me ! mansion ( a "l ( s]fs1 :i* _h belong$ to a royal fri5d4 ,!re _m excell5t ?+s 7 9 its build+s2 all its wood 0 r5ew$4 ,!re 7 br\ght to me portions f ! palace1 ?rice & f\r times ea* day2 beside ! gifts ( ! royal *ildr51 always )\t ceas+4 ,!re 0 built = me a pyramid ( /one among ! pyramids4 ,! ov]se] ( ! ar*itects measur$ its gr\nd2 ! *ief treasur] wrote x2 ! sacr$ masons cut ! well2 ! *ief ( ! labor]s on ! tombs br\ght ! bricks2 all ?+s us$ to make a /rong build+ 7 !re us$4 ,!re 7 giv5 to me peasants2 !re 7 made = me a g>d51 & fields 9 x be=e my mansion1 z is done = ! *ief royal fri5d4 ,my /atue 0 inlaid ) gold1 its girdle ( pale gold2 8 maje/y caus$ x to be made4 ,su* is n done to a man ( l[ degree4 ,may ,i be 9 ! favor ( ! ,k+ until ! day %all come ( my dea?6 7,?is is f9i%$ f beg9n+ to end1 z 0 f\nd 9 ! writ+47 ,,! ,,tell ,,am>na ,,tablets ,translat$ by ,c4 ,r4 ,cond]1 ,d4,c4,l41 ,,ll4,d41 ,m4,r4,a4,s4 ,! ,hittite ,invasion ,( ,damascus ,no4 #cf ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,k+ ,annumuria7#abg7 7,am5ophis ,,iii7 ,son ( ! ,sun1 my ,"l ?us 7says7 ?is ?y s]vant ,akizzi47#abh7 ,sev5 times at ! feet ( my ,"l ,i b[4 ,my ,"l 9 ^! my l&s ,i am afraid4 ,may/ ?\ protect "o :o is ?y s]vant "u ! yoke ( my ,"l4 ,f ! yoke ( my ,"l ,i d n rebel4 ,lo6 !re is fe> ( my foes4 ,! p ( ?is ?y s]vant are "u ?y yoke3 ?is c\ntry is among ?y l&s3 ! city ,katna7#abi7 is ?y city3 ,i am on ! side ( my ,"l's rule 7yoke74 ,lo6 ! soldi]s & ! *>iots ( my ,"l's gov]nm5t h receiv$ corn & dr9k1 ox5 & bea/s 7oil & honey871 meet+ ! soldi]s & ! *>iots ( my ,"l's dom9ion 7com+87 to me4 ,& n[ let my ,"l ask ! great m5 ( 8 dom9ion4 ,my ,"l1 all l&s tremble be=e ?y soldi]s & ?y *>iots4 ,if ^! l&s are "u ! dom9ion ( my ,"l's l&1 & !y are seiz+ !m1 let him ord] 8 soldi]s & 8 *>iots ?is ye>1 & let him take ! l& ( ,m>hasse17#acj7 ! :ole ( x1 to ! yoke ( my ,"l1 :5--my ,"l--! soldi]s ( ! slaves7#aca7 are7#acb7 444 ,= six days ago he w5t out into ! l& ( ,hu7ba71 & truly ,aziru is s5d+ !m1 & if 9 ?is ye> my ,"l does n s5d out ! soldi]s & ! *>iots ( 8 gov]nm5t 444 to meet ,aziru 7&7 make him flee 444 all w rebel 444 ,my ,"l1 "k him4 ,my ,"l 7"k7 ! m5 :o are 8 foes 444 ,& lo6 n[ ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites 444 ) pride rebels aga9/ 8 gods4 ,& m5 :o are de/roy]s s]ve ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites3 he s5ds !m =?4 ,my ,"l1 my s]vants1 ! m5 ( ! city ( ,katna1 ,aziru expels1 & all t is !irs1 out ( ! l& ( ! dom9ion ( my ,"l2 & behold 7he takes87 ! nor!rn l&s ( ! dom9ion ( my ,"l4 ,let 7my ,"l7 save ! 444 ( ! m5 ( ! city ,katna4 ,my ,"l truly !y made 444 he /eals _! gold my ,"l2 z has be5 said !re is fe>1 & truly !y give gold4 ,my ,"l--,sun ,god1 my fa!rs' god7#acc7--! m5 h made !mselves y\r foes1 & !y h wa/$ f ov] aga9/ ! abode ( _! camp 7or =tress72 & n[ behold--,o ,sun ,god ( my fa!rs--! ,k+ ( ! ,hittites makes !m m>*4 ,& "k ( !m1 my ,"l--may ! gods make slack _! h&4 ,z has be5 said !re is fe>4 ,& lo6 p]*ance ! ,sun ,god ( my fa!rs w turn 8 he>t t[>d me4 ,my ,"l's ^w is sure1 & let ! 7increase or ti! ( gold87 be giv5 him1 z we h purpos$ = ! ,sun ,god ( my fa!rs4 ,z has be5 said !y h done to me2 & !y h de/roy$ ! 444 ( my ,"l4 ,= ?is corn]--! dwell+ ( _! =tress 7or camp7--is out ( sight ( ! ,sun ,god40 #cg ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,k+ ,annumuria1 ,son ( ! ,sun1 my ,"l1 ?us 7says7 ,akizzi ?y s]vant3 sev5 times 444 at ! feet ( my ,"l ,i b[4 ,my ,"l1 n[ !re is flight & no brea?+ ( ! 444 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& behold n[ ! 444 ( ?is dom9ion ( my ,"l1 9 ^! l&s 444 & behold n[ 444 ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites 444 s5ds =? 444 & ! he>t ( 444 smites him4 ,& n[ behold ! ,k+ my ,"l s5ds to me1 & is compla9+ 444 ) me z to ! rule ( ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites4 ,& z = me 444 ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites4 ,z = me ,i am ) ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ) ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,i s5t & 444 z to ! rule ( ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites40 ,?is text is mu* damag$2 x goes on to speak ( ,aidugama17#acd7! ,hittite ,k+1 9 ! c\ntry ( ! ,k+ ( ,egypt1 :o has tak5 v>i\s ?+s--enum]at$1 b n intelligible--includ+1 p]haps1 %ips or boats1 & dwell+s2 & x m5tions ,neboyapiza4 ,x !n cont9ues3 8,my ,"l3 ,teuiatti ( ! city ( ,lapana17#ace7 & ,arzuia ( ! city ,ruhizzi17#acf7 m9i/] be=e ,aidugama2 b ?is l& is ! l& ( ! dom9ion ( my ,"l4 ,he is burn+ x ) fire4 ,my ,"l1 z said1 ,i am on ! side ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,i am afraid also because ( ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,m>hasse1 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,ni1 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,z9za>17#acg7 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,canaan4 ,& all ( ^! are k+s "u ! dom9ion 7or1 ( ! rule7 ( my ,"l--*iefs :o are s]vants4 ,z said let ! ,k+ my ,"l live & become mighty1 & s ,o ,k+ my ,"l wilt n ?\ g =?8 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l despat* ! bitati7#ach7 soldi]s1 let !m expel 7!m7 f ?is l&4 ,z said1 my ,"l1 ^! k+s h 444 ! *ief ( my ,"l's gov]nm5t1 & let him say :at !y are to d1 & let !m be confirm$4 ,because my ,"l ?is l& m9i/]s he>tily to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& let him spe$ soldi]s1 & let !m m>*2 & let ! mess5g]s ( ! dom9ion ( ! ,k+ my ,"l arrive4 ,= my ,"l ,arzuia ( ! city ,ruhizzi1 & ,teuiatti ( ! city ,lapana1 dwelt 9 ! l& ( ,huba17#aci7 & ,dasru dwelt 9 ! l& ,amma17#adj7 & truly my ,"l has kn[n !m4 ,behold ! l& ( ,hobah 0 at peace my ,"l 9 ! days ( ?is gov]nm5t4 ,!y w be subject to ,aidugama4 ,because we ask1 m>* ?\ "h & maye/ 444 all ! l& ( ,hobah4 ,my ,"l1 z said1 ! city ,timasgi17#ada7 9 ! l& ( ,hobah1 is )\t s9 at ?y feet2 & aid ?\ ! city ,katna :i* is )\t s9 at ?y feet4 ,x has be5 feeble4 ,& my ,"l 9 pres5ce ( my mess5g] ! ma/] %all orda9 7our7 fate4 ,z has be5 said1 h n ,i s]v$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! bitati soldi]s ( my ,"l8 ,behold1 z said1 my ,"l has promis$ soldi]s to ?is my l&1 & !y %all 444 9 ! city ,katna40 #if ,b41 a lett] ma9ly complim5t>y1 f ,neboyapiza7#adb7 to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt1 ends z foll[s3 8,behold ,i myself1 ) my soldi]s & my *>iots1 ) my bre?r5 & ) 7m5 ( blood87 & ) my p ! m5 ( my k9dr$ g to meet ! ,egyptian soldi]s1 z f> z ! gr\nd :i* ! ,k+ my ,"l w "n40 #adb ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us sai? ?is ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( my ,"l my ,sun sev5 times on my face1 sev5 times ,i b[4 ,my ,"l ,i am ?y s]vant1 & !y w dev\r me--,neboyapiza3 we abide be=e ?y face1 my ,"l1 & lo6 !y w dev\r me 9 y\r sight4 ,behold e =tress ( my fa!rs is tak51 by ! p out ( ! city ,gidisi47#adc7 ,& my =tresses 7say7 #8,spe$ u av5g]s4' ,i make ready1 & 7because t87 ! ,pakas7#add7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ! *iefs ( 8 l& h kn[n my fai?fulness1 behold ,i compla9 to ! rul] be+ "o approv$2 let ! rul] consid] t 7,neboyapiza7 has giv5 pro( 444 = n[ !y h ca/ !e out4 ,z = me1 ,i h 7ga!r$87 all my bre?r51 & we h made ! place /rong = ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,i h caus$ !m to m>* ) my soldi]s & ) my *>iots1 & ) all my p4 ,& behold ,neboyapiza has sp$ to all ! =tresses ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,"p ( ! m5 ( blood are f ! l& ,ammusi17#ade7 & 7"p7 f ! l& ( ,hubi1 & x is won 7or rea*$74 ,b m>* fa/1 ?\ :o art a ,god7#adf7 & a ,sun 9 my sight1 & re/ore ! /rongholds holds to ! ,k+ my ,"l f ! m5 ( blood4 ,= !y h ca/ him out2 & ! m5 ( blood h rebell$1 & are invad]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,we 7 ob$i5t to ?y yoke1 & !y h ca/ out ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & all my bre?r540 ,x appe>s1 f o!r lett]s1 t ! city ( ?is *ief 0 ! important t[n ,cumidi1 n[ ,kamid1 9 ! s\!rn ,lebanon1 at ! s\? end ( ! ,baalbek pla91 we/ ( ,baal ,gad4 ,9 ,abu el ,f$a's "t ?is t[n 0 ! capital ( ! surr\nd+ di/rict4 #ahi ,b4 is mu* brok54 ,x is f ,arzana1 *ief ( ! city ,khazi47#adg7 ,he speaks ( an attack on ,tusulti1 by bloody soldi]s fight+ aga9/ ! place1 & p]haps ( ! city ,bel ,gidda 7,baal ,gad717#adh7 & m5tions a ,paka1 or ,egyptian (ficial1 call$ ,aman ,khatbi1 nam$ aft] ! ,egyptian god ,am54 ,! foes are spoil+ ! valley 7( ,baalbek7 9 sight ( ! ,egyptian g5]al1 & are attack+ ,khazi1 8 city4 ,!y _h already tak5 ,maguzi17#adi7 & are spoil+ ,baal ,gad4 ,x seems t he asks ! ,k+ n to blame 8 g5]al1 & speaks f9ally ( fri5dly & fai?ful m54 #dc ,b4 ,m41 brok5 at ! top1 reads ?us3 8444 8 horses & 8 *>iots 444 to m5 ( blood & n 444 ,z = me1 ,i decl>e myself = ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & a s]vant to pres]ve ^! to ! ,k+ entirely4 ,biridasia p]ceives ?is1 & has betray$ x1 & he has secretly pass$ beyond my city ,m>amma27#aej7 & ! great pass is op5 beh9d me4 ,& he is m>*+ *>iots f ! city ,a/>ti17#aea7 & comm&s !m = ! m5 ( blood1 & does n comm& !m = ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,fri5dly to him is ! ,k+ ( ! city ,buzruna27#aeb7 & ! ,k+ ( ! city ( ,khalavunni7#aec7 has made promises to him3 bo? h f\ght ) ,biridasia aga9/ me4 ,wick$ly !y vex u4 ,i h m>*$ our k9sm5--! p ( ,neboyapiza--b 8 success nev] fails 444 & he rebels4 ,z = me f 444 & he s5ds out f 444 ! city ,dimasca 7,damascus7 behold 444 !y compla9 444 !y afflict4 ,i am compla9+ to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt z a s]vant2 & ,arzaiaia is m>*+ to ! city ,gizza17#aed7 & ,azi 7ru7 takes soldi]s 444 ,! ,"l ( ! city ,saddu7#aee7 decl>es = ! m5 ( blood1 & h] *ief does n decl>e = ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & z f> z ?is tribe m>*es x has afflict$ ! l& ( ,gizza4 ,arzaiaia ) ,biridasia afflicts ! l& 7:i* is wret*$8 or ,abitu71 & ! ,k+ witnesses ! division ( 8 l&4 ,let n m5 :o h be5 hir$ di/urb h]4 ,lo6 my bre?r5 h f\ght = me4 ,z = me1 ,i w gu>d ! t[n ( ,cumidi 7,kamid71 ! city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,b truly ! ,k+ =gets 8 s]vant 444 8 s]vant1 ,o ,k+ 444 h array$ k+s 444 ! m5 ( ! wret*$ l&0 7or ( ! l& ,abitu74 #aeb ,b4--8444 ?us ,ara 7ga87 *ief ( ! city ,cumidi7#aef7 7,kamid7 444 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,behold z to me ,i am ?y fai?ful s]vant3 let ! ,k+ my ,"l ask ( 8 ,pakas 7*iefs7 z to me1 a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 "o :om !y h ru9$4 ,truly ,i am a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l excuse ?is dog1 & let him 7be> me 9 remembrance874 ,b nev] a horse & nev] a *>iot is m9e1 & let ?is be consid]$ 9 sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & closely alli$7#aeg7 is 8 s]vant2 & to expla9 ?is ,i am despat*+ my son to ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l deign to he> me40 #df ,b4 ,m4--8,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 & sev5 7times7 ,i b[4 ,behold :at ?is our say+ tells1 z to ! l& ,am 7,ham7 ! =tresses ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,a man nam$ ,eda 444 has aris51 a *ief ( ! l& ,c9za ea/ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites1 to take ! =tresses ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 & we made ! =tresses = ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun1 & we h liv$ 9 ! =tresses ( ! ,k+ my ,"l40 #abe ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us ,arzaiaia1 *ief ( ! city ,mikhiza47#aeh7 ,at ! feet ( my ,"l ,i b[4 ,k+ my ,"l1 ,i h he>d z to go+ to meet ! ,egyptian 7bitati7 soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l :o are ) u1 to meet ! g5]al 7,paka7 ) 7all ! infantry87 444 all :o h m>*$ to ov]?r[ ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,truly a 7great /r5g? to ! p87 are ! ,egyptian 7bitati7 soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & 8 comm&] 7,paka74 ,z = me1 d ,i n ord] all to 444 aft] !m8 ,behold !y h be5 spe$y1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 & 8 foes are delay$ by !m by ! h& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l40 #abf ,b4--,! same writ]1 9 a brok5 lett]1 calls himself a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,k+4 ,?is 0 p]haps at an e>li] p]iod ( ! w>1 be=e ! ev5ts record$ by ,neboyapiza 7#ahi ,b41 #dc ,b4 ,m474 #ge ,b4 ,m4--,a %ort lett] f ,dasru to say he has he>d ! ,k+'s message4 ,he liv$ 9 ! l& ( ,ham 7#cg ,b4 ,m474 #abg ,b4 ,m4--,! same writ] says t all t ! ,k+ does = 8 l& is ( good om54 #aga ,b4--8,a message & in=mation f ! s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god4444 ,& behold :at ! *ief ( ,simyra has done to my bre?r5 ( ! city ( ,tubakhi27#aei7 & he m>*es to wa/e ! =tresses ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun 444 ! l& ( ! ,amorites4 ,he has we>i$ out our *iefs4 ,! =tresses ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god 444 are = m5 ( blood4 ,& n[ /rong is ! god ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun2 & ! city ( ,tubakhi goes =? to w>1 & ,i h /irr$ up my bre?r51 & ,i gu>d ! city ( ,tubakhi = ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun4 ,& behold ?is city ( ,tubakhi is ! city ( ! pla9s ( my fa!rs40 #acb ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us 7says7 ,artabania1 *ief ( ! city ,ziribasani7#afj7 ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times1 on my face1 sev5 times ,i b[4 ,behold a message to me to spe$ to meet ! ,egyptian 7bitati7 soldi]s4 ,& :o am ,i b a dog only1 & %all ,i n m>*8 ,behold me1 ) my soldi]s & my *>iots meet+ ! ,egyptian soldi]s at ! place ( :i* ! ,k+ my ,"l speaks40 #gh ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us ! *ief ( ! city ,gubbu7#afa7 ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun 7p]mit87 t sev5 times1 on my face1 sev5 times ,i b[4 ,?\ ha/ s5t z to go+ to meet ! ,egyptian soldi]s1 & n[ ,i ) my soldi]s & my *>iots meet ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 at ! place y m>* to40 #fd ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,yankhamu7#afb7 my ,"l by lett] ?us ,muu-taddu ?y s]vant4 ,i b[ at my ,"l's feet z ?is says1 ann\nc+ t ! enemy is ha/5+ spe$ily z--my ,"l--0 ann\nc$ to ! ,k+ ( ! city ,bikhisi7#afc7 f fri5ds7#afd7 ( 8 ,"l4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l spe$3 let ! ,k+ my ,"l fly3 = ! foe is wa/+ 9 ! city ,bikhisi ?is two mon?s1 !re is none 444 ,on acc\nt ( 7,bibelu87 hav+ told me ?is "o has ask$ !n 444 until by ! arrival ( ,anam>ut 7,am5ophis ,,iv77#afe7 ! city ( ,a%tore? is occupi$47#aff7 ,behold !y h de/roy$ all ! =tresses ( neighbor+ l&s3 ! city ,udumu17#afg7 ! city ,aduri17#afh7 ! city ,ar>u17#afi7 ! city ,meis7pa8717#agj7 ! city ,macdalim17#aga7 ! city ,kh9i47#agb7 ,i ann\nc$ t !y _h tak5 ! city ,za>47#agc7 ,!y are fight+ ?is city1 ! city ,yabisi47#agd7 ,moreov]1 fe>+ ! =ce aga9/ me1 ,i am wat*+ x till y arrive4 ,"o has come f y\r way to ! city ,bikhisi17#age7 & he has made u he> ! news40 #acd ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us ,abdmelec ! *ief ( ?is city ,saskhi7#agf7 ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 on my face sev5 times ,i b[4 ,?\ ha/ s5t z to go+ to meet ! ,egyptian soldi]s1 accord+ly ,i ) my soldi]s & my *>iots 7am7 meet+ ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 at ! place to :i* y w m>*40 #adc ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ our ,"l ?us 7says7 ,addubaya & ?us also ,betili4 ,at ! feet ( our ,"l we b[4 ,peace inde$ to ! face ( our ,"l4 ,& 7z is fit87 f ! l&s ( our ,"l1 mu* !y salute4 ,o our ,"l1 w n y settle ev]y?+ 9 y\r he>t8 ,w n y h>d5 y\r he>t z to ?is combat ,o our ,"l8 ,b _! int5tion is cle>--to make w> on ! /ations1 z 9 our c\ntry !y d n foll[ aft] !e4 ,lupackhallu7#agg7 has remov$ ! soldi]s ( ! ,hittites2 !y w g aga9/ ! cities ( ! l& ( ,ham 7,am7 & f ,atadumi !y w 7take87 !m4 ,& let our ,"l "k1 s9ce we he> t ,zitana7#agh7 ! ,phnician 7,kh>u7 has des]t$1 :o w m>*4 ,& n9e *iefs ( ! soldi]s ( ! gov]nm5t are ) u1 :o m>*1 & ! message is unfavorable3 a ga!r+ 9 ! l& !y h made2 & !y w arrive f ! l& ( ,m>hasse 7,m]'a%74 ,b ,i cause ,betili to s5d aga9/ ?is 7foe74 ,?us we wage w> aga9/ !m4 ,& my tru/y mess5g] ,i cause to be s5t to y\r pres5ce1 z said2 = y to return an ord] :e!r we %all d s or :e!r n4 ,to ,raban & ,abdbaal1 to ,rabana & ,rabziddu ?us3 behold to all ( y be peace inde$1 & w n y h>d5 y\r he>ts1 & w n y settle all 9 y\r he>ts1 & d :at is fitt+ f y\r places8 ,mu* peace2 & to 7! p87 peace be increas$40 #ia ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us 7says7 ! city ,gebal7#agi7 7&7 ?us ,rabikh> 7#8! ,"l ( ,phnicia'7 ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( my ,"l ! ,sun sev5 times ,i b[4 ,d n be angry1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 ) ! city ( ,gebal 7,gubla7 ?y h&maid--a city ( ! ,k+ f ( old1 obey+ :at ! ,k+ comm&s z to ,aziru1 & x did z he wi%$4 ,behold ,aziru slew ,adunu1 ,"l ( ! l& ( ,ammia17#ahj7 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,ardata17#aha7 & has sla9 ! great m51 & has tak5 _! cities = himself4 ,! city ,simyra is 84 ,( ! cities ( ! ,k+ only ! city ,gebal escapes = ! ,k+4 ,behold ! city ,simyra is subject$4 ,he has smitt5 ! city ,ullaza47#ahb7 ,! capta9s ( bo? h gone into exile4 ,behold ?is s9 ,aziru wr\ght4 ,s9ful are 8 /riv+s aga9/ h] 444 he has smitt5 all ! l&s ( ,ham 7,am71 l&s ( ! ,k+2 & n[ he has despat*$ 8 m5 to de/roy all ! l&s ( ,ham2 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites1 & ! k+ ( ! l& ( ,n]eb 7,n>iba77#ahc7 7h made87 ! l& conqu]$ l&40 ,f ^! lett]s we le>n cle>ly t ! ,mongol k+s ne> ! ,euphrates 7&1 z appe>s lat]1 9 ,arm5ia7 7 leagu$ ) ! ,hittites ( ,m]'a% 9 ! extreme nor? ( ,syria1 & ( ,kade% on ! ,orontes1 & 7 support$ by ! ,amorites ( ! nor!rn ,lebanon & by "s ( ! ,phnicians2 t ! enemy m>*$ s\?1 a di/ance ( #cjj miles1 tak+ all ! t[ns 9 ! ,baalbek ,valley1 rea*+ ,damascus by ! gorge ( ! ,b>ada ,riv]1 & advanc+ into ! l& ( ,ham--9 ,ba%an--:]e all ! *ief t[ns fell4 ,?is s]ves to make cle> ! trea*]y ( ,aziru's lett]s :i* foll[4 ,! ,amorite advance on ! ,phnician coa/ 0 contempor>y1 & ext5d$ to ,tyre4 ,x appe>s1 h[ev]1 t ! ,amorites 7 a ,semitic p1 :ile ! names ( ! ,hittites are ,mongolic4 ,! ,amorite ,trea*]y ,no4 #ce ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ,aziru ?y s]vant2 & sev5 times at ! feet ( my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ,i b[40 ,! lett] is mu* brok51 b promises he w nev] rebel1 & says he is s9c]e4 ,he desires l& ( ! ,k+ 7at ,simyra71 & says ! m5 ( ! gov]nm5t are fri5dly1 b t ! city ( ,simyra is to be made promptly to fulfil its engagem5ts4 #ce ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ?us 7says7 ?is ?y s]vant ,aziru4 ,sev5 times & sev5 times at ! feet ( my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ,i b[4 ,my ,"l ,i am ?y s]vant1 & 7f my y\?87 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ,i fulfil all my ord]s to ! sight ( my ,"l4 ,& :at !y :o are my 7ag5ts87 %all say to my ,"l z to ! *iefs :o are fai?ful1 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 w n y he> me speak1 ,i :o am ?y s]vant s9c]e z long z ,i live8 ,b :5 ! ,k+ my ,"l s5t ,khani17#ahd7 ,i 0 re/+ 9 ! city ( ,tunip 7,t5nib7 & !re 0 no k behold ( 8 arriv+4 ,:]eupon he gave notice1 & com+ aft] him also1 h ,i n rea*$ him8 ,& let ,khani speak to te/ify ) :at humility1 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l ask him h[ my bre?r5 h prep>$ to t5d 7him71 & ,betilu w s5d to 8 pres5ce ox5 & bea/s & f[ls3 8 food & 8 dr9k w be provid$4 ,i %all give horses & bea/s = 8 j\rney2 & may ! ,k+ my ,"l he> my messages1 ) my assurances 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,khani w m>* mu* c>$ = 9 my sight1 he accompanies me z my comrade1 l my fa!r2 & lo6 my ,"l says1 #8,y turn away f ! appe>ance ( ,khani4' ,?us ?y ,gods & ! ,sun-,god truly _h kn[n if ,i did n /ay 9 ! city ( ,tunip4 ,moreov] because ( ! int5tion to set 9 ord] ! city ( ,simyra1 ! ,k+ my ,"l has s5t ^w 7&7 ! ,k+s ( ! l& ( ,m>%asse 7,m]'a%7 h be5 foes to me4 ,!y h m>*$ on my cities3 !y h obs]v$ ! desire ( ,khatib17#ahe7 & has n he promis$ !m8 lo6 ha/ily he has promis$ !m4 ,& truly my ,"l has kn[n t half ( ! possessions t ! ,k+ my ,"l has giv5 ,khatib takes3 ! tribute1 & ! gold & ! silv] t ! ,k+ my ,"l has giv5 me2 & ,khatib takes all ! tribute2 & truly my ,"l has kn[n4 ,moreov] z aga9/ my ,"l ! ,k+'s hav+ said1 #8,:y do/ ?\ yield s]vice to ! mess5g] ( ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites1 & do/ n yield s]vice to my mess5g]8' ?is region is ! l& ( my ,"l1 he e/abli%es me 9 x1 ) m5 ( gov]nm5t4 ,let a mess5g] ( my ,"l come1 & all t ,i speak ( 9 ! sight ( my ,"l let me give4 ,t9 & %ips1 m57#ahf7 & weapons1 & trees let me give40 #dj ,b4--8,to ,dudu7#ahg7 my ,"l my fa!r ?us 7says7 ,aziru y\r son y\r s]vant3 at ! feet ( my fa!r ,i b[4 ,lo6 let ,dudu s5d ! wi%es ( my ,"l 444 & ,i 444 ,moreov] behold ?\ %alt n reject 7me7 my fa!r1 & :atev] are ! wi%es ( ,dudu my fa!r1 s5d1 & w n ,i 444 ,behold ?\ art my fa!r & my ,"l3 ,i am ?y son3 ! l& ( ! ,amorites is y\r l&2 & my h\se is y\r h\se47#ahh7 ,say :at y wi% & ,i w truly p]=m y\r wi%es40 ,! latt] "p is brok51 b /ates t he w n rebel aga9/ ! wi%es ( ! ,k+ or ^? ( ,dudu4 #ch ,b4--8,to ,dudu my ,"l my fa!r ?us ,aziru ?y s]vant4 ,at my "l's feet ,i b[4 ,khatib w m>*1 & has c>efully foll[$ ! messages 7or ord]s7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l be=e 7he goes72 & :at is good increases2 & ,i h be5 gladd5$ v mu*2 & my bre?r51 m5 s]v+ ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & m5 :o are s]vants ( ,dudu my ,"l4 ,!y _h fe>$ exce$+ly4 ,behold he w m>*1 to comm& = ! ,k+ my ,"l ) me4 ,f ! ord]s ( my ,"l my ,god & my ,sun1 & f ! ord]s ( ,dudu my ,"l1 ,i w nev] dep>t4 ,my ,"l n[ ,khatib goes =? ) me1 & also he w m>* to /r5g!n me4 ,my ,"l1 ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites w m>* f ! l& ( ,m>hasse 7,m]'a%71 & has he n boa/$ to meet me8 & ! ,k+ ( ! ,hittites w rebel1 & behold ,i & ,khatib w m>*4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l he> my messages4 ,i h fe>$ )\t ! c\nt5ance ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & )\t ! c\nt5ance ( ,dudu2 & n[ 7my ,gods & my mess5g]7#ahi774 ,& truly ^! are my bre?r5--,dudu & ! great m5 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & truly ,i w m>*2 & s9ce ,o ,dudu bo? ! ,k+ my ,"l & ! *iefs ?us are ready1 ev]y?+ aga9/ ,aziru is =giv5 :i* has be5 unfavorable = my ,god17#aij7 & = u4 ,& n[ ,i & ,khatib h appe>$ s]vants ( ! ,k+4 ,truly ?\ kn[e/ ,dudu1 behold ,i g =? mightily40 #ca ,b4--8,to ,khai7#aia7 my bro!r ?us 7says7 ?is ?y bro!r ,aziru4 ,) !e 7be7 peace inde$1 & f ! ,egyptian soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l !re is mu* safety4 ,:oev] 7is7 aga9/ x ! promise rema9s1 9 sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 be+ =m]ly promis$ x rema9s4 ,i & my sons & my bre?r5 are all s]vants ( ! ,k+3 x is good = me4 ,n[ ,i & ,khatib w bo? m>*1 behold1 ) spe$4 ,o ,khai1 z among y truly x is kn[n1 lo6 ,i h be5 tr\bl$4 ,f ! ord]s ( my ,"l !re is no rebellion1 nor f y\r ord]s4 ,i am a s]vant ( my ,"l4 ,! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites dwells 9 ! l& ( ,m>hasse 7,m]'a%7 & ,i h fe>$ 8 appe>ance4 ,!y :o are 9 ! ,we/ l&s7#aib7 h arm$4 ,he ga!rs2 & :ile ! city ( ,tunip is unoccupi$1 he dwells two swift m>*es f ! city4 ,& ,i h be5 afraid ( 8 appe>ance2 & contr>y to messages ( promise he goes =? to 8 rebellions4 ,b n[ we %all bo? m>*1 ,i & ,khatib1 ) spe$40 #cb ,b4 repeats ! prec$+--p]haps to ano!r correspond5t3 x m5tions ,dudu1 & says3 8,i h be5 afraid ( ?is rebel son ( a dog1 & ,i h be5 tr\bl$4 ,n[ he has s5t a message f ! ,we/]n l&--! l& ( my ,"l3 !y w bo? m>* toge!r1 & ,i h be5 afraid = my ,"l's l&40 #cc ,b41 mu* brok5 at ! top1 ref]s to ! exi/+ promise or treaty1 & cont9ues3 8,i cause ! l& ( my ,"l to be gu>d$1 & my c\nt5ance is t[>d ! m5 :o are s]vants ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 9 peace4 ,my ,"l n[ ,i & ,khatib are made fri5ds17#aic7 & let my ,"l "k behold ,i h 444 9 ha/e4 ,! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites dwells 444 & ,i h be5 afraid 444 h arm$ 444 ( ! l& 444 my ,"l ,i rema9 quietly 444 9 ! ,we/ l& 444 ,k+ my ,"l to def5d 8 l& 444 & n[ behold 9 ! l& ( ,m>hasse he dwells--two swift m>*es f ! city ( ,tunip2 & ,i fe> 8 wa/+s4 ,let ! city ( ,tunip be def5d$3 my ,"l is a %ield to m5 :o s]ve him2 may/ ?\ he> :at is said & my sons w 444 =ev]40 #ci ,b41 brok5 at ! top4 8,i h /r5g!n$ ?is 444 ,i h /r5g!n$ ?is wall 9 front ( ! m\? ( ! great pass17#aid7 & my ,"l's =tress4 ,& let my ,"l he> z to ! s]vants ( 8 s]vant--?y s]vant ,aziru3 !y w keep wat*3 /rife surr\nds u3 ,i tru/ !re w be an exp$ition2 & let u wat* ! l&s ( ! ,k+ our ,"l4 ,moreov] to ,dudu my ,"l4 ,he> ! message ( ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,m>hasse to me4 ,!y said3 #8,y\r fa!r7#aie7 :at gold has ?is ,k+ ( ,egypt giv5 him1 & :at has 8 ,"l promis$ him out ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt2 & all ! l&s1 & all ! soldi] slaves !y h f\ght aga9/8' 7?us7 !y said 444 to ,aziru 444 out ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt1 & behold ! slaves come r\nd f ! ,l& ( 444 ,ni7#aif73 !y h rebell$2 & ,i repeat t ?irty *iefs pu% on aga9/ me 444 l& ( ,egypt he rema9s 444 my ,"l to ,aziru 444 soldi]s 444 ,m>hasse40 #cd ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ?us 7says7 ?is ,aziru ?y s]vant3 sev5 times & sev5 times at ! feet ( my ,"l ,i b[4 ,n[ :at y wi% is desirable4 ,sun ,god my ,"l ,i am ?y s]vant =ev]2 & my sons s]ve !e4444 ,n[ two m5 444 ,i h comm&$ z envoys 444 :at he says 444 & let him rule 444 9 ! l& ( ! ,amorites40 #cd;a ,b4--,! salutation ( ! usual type is "h injur$4 ,! lett] cont9ues3 8,my ,"l my ,god my ,sun1 ,i am ?y s]vant & my sons & my bre?r51 to s]ve ! ,k+ my ,"l =ev]4 ,n[ all my ,"l's wi%es1 & :at he causes to be despat*$1 duly 444 ! ,k+ my ,"l hav+ despat*$4 ,n[ eight *iefs :o are great1 & _m 7decrees87 we 444 all ( :i* 444 f 444 ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 ,& ! ,k+s ( ! ,l& ( ,m>hasse w foll[ ) 444 & are ^! n promis$ 7or leagu$7 to ! city ,simyra ^! ?irty ye>s8 ,i turn me to ! city ,simyra4 ,my ,"l ,i am ?y s]vant =ev]1 & a ,k+ ( m5 :o are fri5ds2 w n my 7ag5ts87 444 my ,"l 7wilt n ?\ he>874 ,& ! ,k+ is my ,"l my ,god & my ,sun3 let him s5d 8 mess5g] ) my mess5g]1 & let !m g up :o s]ve ! ,k+ 4440 #cf ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ 444 ?us ,aziru3 sev5 times & sev5 times at 444 ( my ,god & ,sun4 ,behold truly ?\ ha/ kn[n ?is1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l2 behold ,i am ?y s]vant =ev]2 f my ,"l's comm&s ,i nev] rebel3 my ,"l f ( old 7x has be57 ?us4 ,i am k9d to ! m5 :o are s]vants ( my ,k+2 b ! *iefs ( ! city ,simyra h n kept fai? righte\sly ) u2 & behold nei!r "o nor all are ) u3 my ,"l ! ,k+ did n y cause to be ask$8 ,! ,k+ my ,"l has kn[n t ! *iefs are s9ful2 & :y ask1 #8,:at does he cont5d =8' ,i say nay 4440 ,f ^! lett]s by ,aziru1 we mu/ conclude ei!r t he 0 a great li> or t he 0 induc$ to *ange sides lat]4 ,! o!r correspond5ts seem to h believ$ t he _h long deceiv$ ! ,k+ ( ,egypt2 b1 9 ! end1 8 invasion ( ,phnicia--p]haps cloak$ by pret5ces ( ho/ility to ! ,hittite league--caus$ him1 z we %all see1 to be proclaim$ a rebel4 ,! qu>rel ) ,simyra may h be5 due to 8 be+ pu%$ s\?1 out ( 8 dom9ions1 b is "h said to be due to a ,phnician league ) 8 foes4 ,x does n appe> :o ,khatib 04 ,p]haps ! "n 0 ,hittite17#aig7 & he may h be5 ! ,pr9ce ( ,hama? or ( ,emesa4 ,! foll[+ lett] f ,aziru's fa!r1 ,abda%]ah1 belongs to a lat] p]iod ( ! w>1 :5 ,ullaza & all ! cities nor? ( ,gebal _h be5 conqu]$ by ! ,amorites4 ,x is c\*$ 9 ! same insidi\s language2 & ! lett]s ( ,ribadda1 :i* foll[1 %[ t ,am5ophis 0 n op5 to conviction = a long "t1 ?\gh w>n$ by 8 true fri5ds4 ,! proclamation is /ill lat]1 aft] ! attack on ,sidon1 & may fitly conclude ! ,amorite correspond5ce4 #ig ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,son my ,"l ?us ,abdasratu7#aih7 ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,behold ,i am ! ,k+'s s]vant1 & a dog :o is 8 neighbor 7or 8 #8fri5d'872 & all ! l& ( ! ,amorites is 84 ,i (t5 said to ,pakhanati7#aii7 my ,paka 7,egyptian resid5t71 #8,let him ga!r soldi]s to def5d ! p ( ?is ,k+4' ,n[ all 7curs$87 z ,k+1 ! ,k+ ( ! ,phnician 7,kh>ri7 soldi]s 444 ,kh>ri3 ! ,k+ %all ask if ,i d n gu>d ! city ( ,simyra 7&7 ! city ,ullaza4 ,lo my ,paka is 9 h]3 ,i proclaim ! ,sun-,k+2 & ,i h 7giv5 ord]s87 to obey4 ,! city ,simyra is a neighbor17#bjj7 & all ! l&s are ! ,k+'s--my ,sun1 my ,"l2 ,i wat* = him3 & ,i "k t ! ,k+ my ,"l is v glori\s2 & ,pakhanati my ,paka is e/abli%$ to judge !re940 ,,copy ,,( ,a ,,proclamation ,,aga9/ ,,aziru1 ,,s5t ,,to ,,egypt ,,by ,,khanni1 ,,:5 ,,s5t ,,aga9 ,,to ,,syria #ib ,b4--8,to ! ,*ief ( ! ,amorite city by lett] ?us 7says7 y\r ,"l4 ,a *ief ( ! city ( ,gebal has said ?us 9 8 petition3 #8,s5d him away f my gate 7he says72 he is robb+ me & disputes ) me 9 my *ief city4'7#bja7 ,& ,i h he>d ?is & mu* beside :i* !y h said to me z ,i n[ speak to say4 8,?\ ha/ s5t to ! ,k+ ?y ,"l 7say+ ?us71 #8,i am ?y s]vant z all =m] gu>dians7#bjb7 :o h be5 9 ?is city4' ,& y d well to say ?us4 7,b7 ,i he> s to say a rul] ( ours ^: petition 7is71 #8,s5d him away f my gate1 7he is7 out ( 8 city4' ,& 9 ! city ,zituna 7,sidon7 he abides1 & has subject$ himself among *iefs :o are gov]nors2 &1 ?\gh c]ta9ly kn[+ :at is said1 ?\ do/ n confess ! p]secution ( ^! *iefs4 ,if ?\ art1 z is assur$1 a s]vant ( ! ,k+1 h[ is 8 cutt+ (f lawful 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ y\r ,"l8 ,?us ?is rul] besee*es me1 #8,let a supplicant be protect$1 = he is disput+ my *ief city ) me4' ,& if y d z is ass]t$1 & n accord+ to all ! messages t ,i s5d aga9/ ^! ?+s1 y are h9d]+ ! ,k+ traitor\sly4 ,s w be und]/ood all t has be5 said4 8,& n[ a c]ta9 ,*ief he>s ( a ga!r+ ) ! ,*ief ( ! city ( ,ciidsa 7,kade% on ,orontes1 ! capital ( ! s\!rn ,hittites72 devis+ ho/ilities1 ready to fight1 y h made alliance4 ,& if s1 :y do/ ?\ s8 ,:y %\ld a *ief =ega!r ) a *ief save t he is on 8 side8 ,b if y cause :at is assur$ to be done1 & y respect ! ord]s to y\rself & to him1 ,i say no?+ m z to ! messages y =m]ly made 7&7 z to :at 0 pret5d$ by y 9 !m4 ,b ?\ art n on ! side ( ! ,k+ ?y ,"l4 8,lo6 ?is is ! message1 t _! =tress burns 9 flames ?r\gh 7y\r burn+87 & ?\ rage/ aga9/ ev]y?+ griev\sly4 ,b if ?\ do/ s]vice to ! ,k+ ?y ,"l1 :at is x t ,i w n d to int]c$+ ) ! ,k+8 ,if !n ?\ rage/ aga9/ ev]y?+1 ,i make ,god my witness2 & if y p]si/1 ,god is my witness1 t messages ( w> 7w be7 9 y\r mid/1 & by ! might ( ! ,k+ ?\ die/1 & z _m z are ) !e4 8,b d s]vice to ! ,k+ ?y ,"l & live4 ,& ?\ ?yself kn[e/ t ! ,k+ does n deem ne$ful a subjection ( ! l& ( ,canaan47#bjc7 ,s he is wro?4 ,& z ,i s5t1 truly 0 comm&$ me ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ?is ye> & n 444 9 ano!r ye>4 ,my son 7?is7 contumacy 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ ?y ,"l is va94 8,& n[ ! ,k+ ?y ,"l is anxi\s z to !e ?is ye>4 ,if x is difficult = !e to come1 !n s5d ?y son4 ,& ?\ beholde/ a ,k+ at ^: comm&s _m l&s tremble3 & do/ n ?\ 7fe>873 ?us truly is ord]$ ?is ye> conc]n+ u2 fail+ to g to ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ ?y ,"l1 s5d ?y son to ! ,k+ ?y ,"l z a ho/age1 & let him n delay at all4 8,& n[ ! ,k+ ?y ,"l he>s1 = ,i s5d to ! ,k+4 ,?us truly has ! ,k+ comm&$ me--,khanni--a second "t a mess5g] ( ! ,k+4 ,truly x is to fet* to 8 h&s m5 :o are ! foes ( 8 h\se4 ,behold n[ ,i h be5 s5t1 z !y are tr\bl\s2 & moreov] ?\ %alt b9d !m1 & %alt n leave "o among !m4 ,n[ ,i am desir$ by ! ,k+ ?y ,"l to "n ! m5 :o are foes ( ! ,k+ 9 ! lett] f ,khanni ! ,k+'s mess5g]2 & once m ,i am obey+ ! ,k+ ?y ,"l2 & ?\ %alt n leave "o among !m4 ,a *a9 ( bronze exce$+ heavy %all %ackle _! feet4 ,behold ! m5 ?\ %alt fet* to ! ,k+ ?y ,"l4 ,s>ru ) all 8 sons2 ,tuia2 ,lieia ) all 8 sons3 ,pisy>i7#bjd7 ) all 8 sons3 ! son-9-law ( ,mania ) all 8 sons1 ) 8 wives1 ! wom5 ( 8 h\sehold3 ! *ief ( ,pabaha17#bje7 ^: wick$ness is abhorr$1 :o made ! trumpet to be bl[n3 ,das>ti3 ,paluma3 ,numahe--a fugitive 9 ! l& ( ! ,amorites4 8,& kn[e/ ?\ n t ! glory ( ! ,k+ is z ! ,sun 9 heav52 8 soldi]s & 8 *>iots are _m4 ,f ! %ore l&s to ! l& ( ,gutium17#bjf7 f ! ris+ ( ! ,sun to ! go+ d[n ( ! same1 !re is mu* salutation40 ,! attack on ,sidon 0 ?us app>5tly ! fact :i* op5$ ! eyes ( ,am5ophis4 ,x appe>s to h prec$$ ! f9al success1 :5 ! weal?y city ( ,gebal 0 tak5 by ,aziru4 ,! ,w> ,9 ,phnicia ,,lett]s ,,f ,,cities ,,ne> ,,gebal ,no4 #db ,b4 ,m4--8,?is lett] is ! lett] ( ! city ,irkata7#bjg7 to ! ,k+4 ,o our ,"l1 ?us 7says7 ! city ( ,irkata1 & h] m51 h] 7flock8 or lords874 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ our ,"l sev5 times sev5 times !y b[4 ,to ! ,k+ our ,"l ?us 7sai?7 ! city ( ,irkata4 ,kn[+ ! he>t ( ! ,k+ our ,"l we h gu>d$ ! city ( ,irkata = him 444 ,behold ! ,k+ our ,"l ord]s ,abbikha 444 he speaks to u ?us1 ,o ,k+ 444 to gu>d x4 ,! city ( ,irkata answ]s 444 ! man rul+ = ! ,k+4444 #8,x is well4 ,let u save 444 ! city ( ,irkata4 ,x is well to save 7a city87 fai?ful to ! ,k+4' 444 ,behold _m fight 444 ! p 444 are fright5$ 444 ,?irty horses & *>iots ent] ! city ( ,irkata4 ,lo6 has arriv$ 444 a lett] ( ! ,k+ z to arriv+ 444 ?y l& !y rea*4 ,! m5 ( ! city 444 7belong+7 to ! ,k+ h made 444 to fight ) u = ! ,k+ our ,"l4 ,y s5d y\r *ief to u t he may be our protector4 ,let ! ,k+ our ,"l he> ! message ( ^! 8 s]vants1 & appo9t u provision = 8 s]vant1 & ?\ %alt exult ov] our foes & ?\ %alt prevail4 ,! message ( comm& ( ! ,k+ ?\ %alt n d5y u4 ,our de/roy] 0 tr\bl$ at ! com+ ( ! ,k+'s ord] to u4 ,mightily he has f\ght aga9/ u1 exce$+ mu*40 #abh ,b4--8,to ,yankhamu by lett] ?us 7says7 ,yapaaddu47#bjh7 ,:y is x spok58 ,lo6 f ! city ( ,simyra a de/ruction by ,aziru ( all ! l&s1 9 l5g? f ! city ( ,gebal to ! city ( ,ug>iti27#bji7 & ! de/ruction ( ?is ! city ,sigata17#baj7 & ( ! city ,ambi47#baa7 ,behold 444 ! slave has 7brok587 ! %ips 444 9 ! city ,ambi & 9 ! city ,sigata1 & 9 all :i* dispute = ! l&s ) ! city ( ,simyra3 & %all we n arise to ent] ! city ,simyra17#bab7 or :at %all we ourselves d8 ,b s5d ?is news to y\r great city 7or palace747#bac7 ,x is regrett$ t ! 444 is un=tunate40 #dd ,b4 ,m4--,?is lett] seems to be an appeal by ! cities ( ,phnicia on behalf ( ,ribadda1 ! brave ,k+ ( ,gebal1 dur+ ! "t ( 8 resi/ance to ,aziru1 :i* fail$ because no help 0 giv5 to him f ,egypt1 :]e ,aziru 0 /ill ?\ght fai?ful4 ,! spokesman ,khaia is p]haps ! same ,egyptian m5tion$ 9 ,aziru's lett]s4 8,?us 7sai?7 our conf$]acy to ! ,k+ & ! m5 ( ,sidon & ! m5 ( ,b]uta 7,beirt74 ,^: are ^! cities--are n !y ! ,k+'s8 ,place a *ief "o *ief 9 ! mid/ ( ! city1 & %all n he judge ! %ips ( ! l& ( ! ,amorites8 & to slay ,abda%]ah ! ,k+ %all set him up aga9/ !m4 ,does n ! ,k+ m\rn = ?ree cities & ! %ips ( ! m5 ( ,misi87#bad7 & y m>* n to ! l& ( ! ,amorites1 & ,abda%]ah has gone =? to w>2 & judge = ?9e own self1 & he> ! message ( ?y fai?ful s]vant4 ,moreov]1 :o has f\ght z a son = ! ,k+--is x n ,khaia8 ,w y ga!r u %ips ( m5 ( ,misi = ! l& ( ! ,amorites & to slay ,abda%]ah8 ,lo6 !re is no message z to !m & no memorial3 !y h %ut ! road--!y h clos$ ! way4 ,9 ord] to give passage to ! l& ( ,mitana7#bae7 he has left ! fleet :i* he has built4 ,0 n ?is a plot aga9/ me ( ! m5 ( ,arda87#baf7 ,b if behold !y are ) y1 seize ! %ips ( ! m5 ( ! city ( ,arda :i* !y h made 9 ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,aga9 behold ,khaiya lam5ts 444 = y d n 444 & z = u we 444 by ! l& ( ! ,amorites40 #de ,b4 ,m41 a brok5 lett] ) passages ( int]e/ z foll[s3 8,moreov]1 n[ ?is city ( ,gula7#bag7 is afflict$4 ,! region behold ( ! city ( ,gula is = ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,_c y d :at we desire8 ,b he has done z 8 he>t 7desir$7 ) all ! l&s ( ! ,k+4 ,behold ?is s9 :i* ,aziru 444 ) ! ,k+2 7he has sla97 ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,ammiya7#bah7 & 7! ,k+ ( ,ar7 data3 & ! ,k+ ( ! ,l& ( ,ni 444 7has sla987 a ,paka 7#8*ief'7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 & ! ,k+ kn[s 8 fai?ful s]vant1 & he has despat*$ a g>rison f 8 city1 ?irty m5 & fifty *>iots1 to ! city ( ,gebal4 ,i h be5 "r4 ,he _h turn$1 ,o ,k+1 8 he>t f ev]y?+ t ,aziru ord]s him4 ,= ev]y?+ t he ord]s1 ! messages are unansw]$4 ,b e gov]nor ( ! ,k+ he has ord]$ to be sla94 ,i am =gott54 ,behold ,aziru has curs$ ! ,k+ my ,"l40 #aeh ,b4--,! great] "p ( ?is lett] is too brok5 to read1 b ref]s to ,abda%]ah1 & appe>s to be writt5 to ,yankhamu4 ,! city ( ,simyra is m5tion$1 & ! city ,arpad17#bai7 & ! palace or =tress ( ! =m]1 ) c]ta9 m5 !re94 ,! soldi]s ( a city ,sekhlali are also notic$1 b x is n cle> :]e ?is place is to be s\ght4 ,,ribadda',s ,,lett]s ,,f ,,gebal #dg ,b4--8,ribadda7#bbj7 ( ! city ( ,gebal7#bba7 7,gubla7 to 8 ,"l ! ,k+ ( _m l&s1 ! prosp]\s ,k+4 ,baala? ( ,gebal %e ha? giv5 p[] to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,behold ?is 444 x w grieve me 444 our city 444 my foes 444 ! *ief 444 wat*es ,o ,k+ 444 no m5 ( g>rison 444 7 giv5 to ! ,k+'s *iefs1 or pres]vation by ! ,k+ aga9/ him1 & ?is ,i 7say7 is n def5d$1 & ! ,k+ has n pres]v$ me2 & be+ angry ,pakhura has ga!r$ & has despat*$ m5 ( ! l& ,umuti 7,hama?747#bbb7 ,!y h sla9 a *ief s]vant2 & ?ree *iefs 7he has b\nd87 )\t appeal to ! l& ( ,egypt2 & he has made gifts s$uc+ ! city aga9/ me2 & woe to ! place1 %e has become ungrateful3 ! city :i* 0 n base 9 old times is base to u4 ,b ! ,k+ %all he> ! message ( 8 s]vant & y %all give ord]s to ! *iefs4 ,d n y 444 ?is s9 !y d8 444 my de/ruction is be=e me1 & is x n my ord] t *iefs 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ %\ld 444 my de/ruction4 ,behold n[ s9ce ,i %all ga!r to 444 & 7p]*ance ,i %all repel ?is8740 #df ,b4--,! salutation1 z 9 ! prec$+ lett]1 is peculi> to ,ribadda4 8,lo6 ! ,k+ is s5d+ to me ,irimaia7#bbc73 maybe1 he w arrive to gladd5 u f be=e !e3 he has n come be=e me4 ,! ,k+ s5ds to me ! mo/ di/+ui%$ ( ?y great m51 ! *iefe/ ( ! city ( ! ,k+ t ?\ ha/1 :o %all def5d me 444 mighty be=e my foes 444 ,n[ !y w make a gov]nm5t3 ! city !y rule %all be smitt5 l z 7is smitt587 a dog1 & none t brea!s %all be left beh9d him1 = :at !y h done to u4 ,i am laid wa/e 7by foes87 by m5 ( blood3 ?us on acc\nt ( ?is slave !re 0 no help f ! ,k+ = me4 7,b87 my free m5 ( ! l&s h f\ght = me4 ,if ! he>t ( ! ,k+ is t[>d ! gu>d+ ( 8 city1 & ( 8 s]vant1 ?\ wilt ord] m5 to gu>d1 & ?\ %alt def5d ! city1 ?\ %alt gu>d my 444 made prosp]\s 4440 #ah ,b4 ,m4--,! salutation z 9 ! fir/ lett] 7#dg ,b474 8,aga9 behold ?y fai?ful city ( ,gebal4 ,abda%]ah 0 com+ out aga9/ me a=etime & ,i s5t to ?y fa!r :o ord]$ soldi]s ( ! ,k+ 7bitati7 to spe$1 & ,i w5t up ov] all 8 l&4 ,no allies m>*$ to ,abda%]ah4 ,b behold ?is3 ,aziru has *os5 all ! m5 ( blood & has said to !m3 #8,if ! city ( ,gebal is n 444 he has come 4441 !n ,yankhamu is ) !e1 & 444 if ,i am n ob$i5t to 8 wi%es4 ,?\ art deceiv$ 444 ,abda%]ah has m>*$ )\t /opp+ to 444 b he has wat*$ ! city ( ! ,k+ 8 ,"l ob$i5tly4 ,s n[ z to ,paia 444 & is x n he>d f ! messages ( ,kha 444 _! fa!r1 z he desires 444 ,?is ,khaib gave to ! city ,simyra4 ,lo6 ,i lam5t t ! ,k+ is n able to d ?is 7=7 ! ,paka 7g5]al7 :5 behold x has be5 ask$4 ,& ,bikhura has n m>*$ f ! city ,cumidi 7,kamid74 ,i h be5 fri5ds ) all ! m5 ( ?y ,gov]nm5t 444 ,lo :]eas ,i 0 upright to ! ,k+ 444 & he makes no sign 7to me87 ,despat* soldi]s3 ?\ %alt m>* ) e 444 ,five ?\s& m5 & #c1jjj 444 fifty *>iots1 #a1jjj 444 ! bitati soldi]s1 & cause 7!m7 to take captive 444 ! l&4' 0 #ac ,b4 ,m4--,! usual salutation1 z giv5 9 ! fir/ lett]4 8,does ! ,k+ "k8 ,behold ,aziru has f\ght my *iefs1 & has tak5 twelve ( my *iefs1 & has insi/$ on receiv+ at our exp5se fifty tal5ts2 & ! *iefs :om ,i despat*$ to ! city ,simyra he has caus$ to be seiz$ 9 ! city4 ,bo? ! city ,b]uta 7,beirt7 & ! city ,ziduna 7,sidon7 are s5d+ %ips to ! city ,simyra4 ,all :o are 9 ! l& ( ! ,amorites h ga!r$ !mselves4 ,i am to be attack$2 & behold ?is3 ,yapaaddu has f\ght = me ) ,aziru1 b aft]w>d behold he 0 entangl$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! enemy :5 my %ips 7 tak54 ,& ! ,k+ sees z to 8 city & 8 s]vant1 & ,i ne$ m5 to save ! rebellion ( ?is l& if y w n come up to save f ! h&s ( my enemies 7or de/roy]s74 ,s5d me back a message1 & "k ! de$ t !y h done4 ,n[ z !y s5d to !e conc]n+ ! city ,simyra he n[ m>*es4 ,b 7give87 me soldi]s = 444 & ^! %all deliv] h] 444 !y h tri$ b 444 n[40 #fa ,b4--,! usual salutation prec$es1 "h mu* brok54 8,does ! ,k+ my ,"l "k8 ,lo6 we "k t he has f\ght mightily4 ,lo6 !y tell ( u 9 ?y pres5ce :at ! city ,simyra has done to ! ,k+4 ,"k ,o ,k+ boldly m>*+ !y h contriv$ to seize h]--! sons ( ,abda%]ah1 & 7!re is7 none :o lives to c>ry ! message to ! ,k+4 ,b c\nsel n[ ?y fai?ful s]vant4 ,i say also ! :ole ( ! =tress !y h de/roy$ 444 ,i s5t to ! ,k+ 444 ( advice z to ! city ,simyra4 ,z a bird 9 ! mid/ ( ! net %e has rema9$4 ,! siege ( ! usurp]s is exce$+ /rong1 & ! mess5g] :o f4440 ,! lett] is mu* brok54 ,x ref]s to ,yapaaddu & to 8 own fai?fulness to ! ,pakas 78*iefs07 ( ! ,k+4 ,he also appe>s to ref] to ! ,k+ de/roy+ ! ,amorites1 & goes on3 8,! ru9s p]*ance he w assign to 8 s]vant2 & he has be5 con/ant & is upright aga9/ ?is ?+--to subdue all ! ,k+'s 7prov9ces874 ,he has lo/ all ! cities :i* 444 ?is has befall5 to 444 & f ! de/ruction 444 aga9/ me none :o 444 !m4 ,! two or ?ree t h held fa/ are turn+ r\nd4 ,b he he>s 8 fai?ful s]vant's message1 & a s]vant :o has be5 con/ant 9 all labor1 & 8 h&maid ! city ( ,gebal 7is7 ! only "o t holds fa/ = me4 ,! evils ( ?is de$ are equally ?9e1 b ,i am brok5 9 pieces4 ,h5ce=? ,aziru is ! foe ( ,yapaaddu4 ,!y h m>*$2 & 7!re is7 news t !y h be5 cruel 9 _! ravages aga9/ me4 ,!y re/ n3 !y desire ! evil ( all t are ) me4 ,s !y h wax$ /rong1 p[]ful aga9/ me 7a s]vant7 fai?ful to ! ,k+ f ( old 444 ,moreov]1 behold ,i am a fai?ful s]vant3 ?is evil is wr\ght me3 behold ?is message3 lo6 ,i am ! du/ ( ! ,k+'s feet4 ,behold ?y fa!r did n wr+1 did n smite ! l&s ( 8 rul]s 7,khazani7 & ! ,gods e/abli%$ him--! ,sun ,god1 ! ,god 444 & ,baala? ( ,gebal4 ,b ! sons ( ,abda%]ah h de/roy$ f 444 u ! ?rone ( ?y fa!r's h\se1 & 444 to take ! ,k+'s l&s = !mselves4 ,!y h jo9$ ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,mitana17#bbd7 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,casi7#bbe7 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites 444 ! ,k+ w ord] soldi]s 7bitati74 ,yankhamu ) ! 444 ( my poor l& 444 ,! ,paka ( ! city ,cumidi 444 & !y h m>*$ 444 ,gebal 444 to a fai?ful s]vant40 #hc ,b4--,a mu* brok5 fragm5t1 ref]r+ to ! tak+ ( ,simyra1 appe>s to belong to ?is p]iod4 #dc ,b4--8,ribadda speaks to ! ,k+ ( _m l&s4 ,at ! feet 7( my ,"l7 sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[ 7a s]vant7 =ev]4 ,lo6 ! city ( ,gebal is 8 place--! ,sun-,god rev]$ by _m l&s4 ,lo6 ,i am ! foot/ool at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 ,i am also 8 fai?ful s]vant4 ,n[ z to ! city ,simyra ! sword ( ^! fell[s7#bbf7 has ris5 v /rong aga9/ h] & aga9/ me4 ,& s n[ ! de/ruction ( ! city ( ,simyra is at h] gates4 ,%e has b[$ d[n be=e !m & !y h conqu]$ h] p[]4 8,to :at purpose h !y s5t "h to ,ribadda a lett] 7say+7 ?us3 #8,peace to ! palace f its bre?r5 be=e ,simyra4' ,me6 !y h f\ght aga9/ me = five ye>s1 & ?us !y h s5t to my ,"l4 ,z = me n 7to be =gott5 is87 ,yapahaddu n to be =gott5 is ,zimridi47#bbg7 ,all ! =tresses !y h ru9$ 444 !re 0 no cause ( /rife ) ! city ( ,simyra4440 ,! next passage is mu* damag$4 8,& z said to :at purpose h !y s5t a lett] to ,ribadda8 ,9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l !y h feign$ to please me1 !y h pret5d$ to please me1 & n[ !y proclaim peace4 ,truly ?us behold x is ) me4 ,let me le>n ! int5tion ( my ,"l1 & w n he ord] ,yankhamu ) ! ,paka1 ,yankhamu jo9$ beside ! ,k+ my ,"l1 to lay wa/e8 ,f be=e ! *iefs ( ! ,hittite *ief m5 h fl$ & all ! *iefs are afraid !reat4 ,may x please my ,"l also %all n he be 7degrad$87 :o 0 ?y comm&] ( ! horse ) ?y s]vant1 to move ! *iefs :5 we two w5t =? to ! w>s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 to occupy my cities :i* ,i "n be=e my ,"l4 ,"k my ,"l :5 !y w5t =? ) ! ally he has left y\r soldi]s fight+ h>d1 & all h be5 sla940 #eb ,b4--,! ord9>y salutation4 ,! lett] is mu* damag$4 ,x /ates t ! l& ( ,mitana _h =m]ly f\ght aga9/ ! ,k+'s enemies2 t ! sons ( ! dog ,abda%]ah de/roy ! cities & ! corn1 & attack ! gov]nors1 & _h dem&$ fifty tal5ts4 ,x appe>s t ,yankhamu has arriv$1 & has kn[n ! *ief :om ! ,k+ _h e/abli%$4 ,app>5tly a writt5 lett] has be5 s5t 8to ! ,amorite l& = !m to swall[40 ,he cont9ues3 8,behold ,i am a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,k+1 & !re 0 none 0 l me a s]vant1 be=e ?is man li$ to ! ,k+ ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt4 ,b !y h ma/]$ ! l&s ( our home40 ,!y h sla9 ,egyptians1 he cont9ues1 & h done some?+ 7! v]b is lo/7 to ! temples ( ! ,gods ( ,gebal2 !y h c>ri$ (f a *ief & %$ 8 blood4 ,he f9ally m5tions 8 son ,khamu4 #be ,b4 ,m41 a %ort lett] ) ! usual salutation4 ,he reque/s soldi]s to gu>d ! l&s = ! rul]s1 :i* h be5 torn 9 pieces4 ,! ,k+ s5ds no messages ab\t himself to ! writ] or to ,yankhamu4 ,! gov]nor's m5 h ga!r$ to fight 7= ! ,kh> or ,phnicians874 #db ,b4 beg9s ) ! usual salutation giv5 9 ! fir/ lett]4 8,hav+ j he>d ! *iefs f ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ x is fit t ,i s5d back a mess5g] 7or message74 ,behold ,o ,sun desc5d+ f heav51 ! ,sons ( ,abda%]ah are wa/+ 7%amefully871 z among !m !re is n "o ( ! horses ( ! ,k+ or *>iots1 & ! *iefs h devis$ evil--a rebelli\s race4 ,& a *ief is "h ) u ( ! ,amorite c\ntry1 ) a writt5 message f ! allies :i* is ) me4 ,!y h dem&$ :at is %ameful4 ,h]eby is spok5 a fri5dly message 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+--! ,sun ,god4 ,z = me ,i am ?y fai?ful s]vant1 & ! news :i* is kn[n1 & :i* ,i he>1 ,i s5d to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 7,:at are !y b dogs trembl+87 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+--! ,sun ,god4 ,i s5t to y\r fa!r & he 444 #8to my s]vant 444 soldi]s' 444 !y h n m>*$ 444 ,abda%]ah 444 ! *iefs ( ?is gov]nm5t 444 _! faces aga9/ him4 ,s n[ !y h jo9$ 444 ,b ! ,misi m5 7,egyptians7 444 h br\ght u1 ) spe$1 corn 444 ,s n[ n )\t favor 444 ,i h become a great man1 behold3 /rong & p[]ful 9 _! sight we h be5 made4 ,b mighty & rebelli\s to ! ,k+ is ?is p[]4 7,8 l& does n int5d to help ! l&87 ,behold ,i am despat*+ two m5 to ! city ( ,simyra1 & all ! m5 ( its *ief h ga!r$ 9 ord] to consult z to messages to ! ,k+1 :o w "k :y y he> f u y\r *iefs4 ,good is ! lett] !y h br\ght u1 & ! lett] :i* ! mess5g]s ( ! ,k+ h utt]$ to u47#bbh7 ,?r\gh ! pret5sions ( ?is dog ! ,k+'s he>t has be5 griev$ ) m51 & 444 has be5 unrighte\sly set up1 devis+ 9 _! he>ts 444 & 444 7y\r *ief874 ,i g aga9/ ! m5 ( blood f ! city ,simyra 444 to keep 444 & :atsoev] ,i h be5 comm&$4 ,& let ! ,k+ 444 ! news ( 8 s]vant4 ,i h despat*$ t5 *iefs ( ! ,l& ( ,nubia17#bbi7 tw5ty *iefs ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt1 z a gu>d to ! ,k+4 ,sun-,god & ,"l ?y s]vant is fai?ful to !e40 #gc ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ 444 ?us says ,ribadda ?y s]vant1 ! foot/ool ( ! feet ( ! ,sun-,god my ,"l4 ,sev5 times & sev5 times at 8 feet ,i b[4 ,griev\s x is to say :at1 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+1 he has done--! dog ,abda%]ah4 ,behold :at has befall5 ! l&s ( ! ,k+ on acc\nt ( him2 & he cri$ peace to ! l&1 & n[ behold :at has befall5 ! city ( ,simyra--a /ation ( my ,"l1 a =tress 444 & !y spoil our =tress 444 & ! cries ( ! place 444 a viol5t man & a dog40 ,! next message is too brok5 to read1 b ref]s to ! city ( ,gebal4 ,! lett] cont9ues3 8,w n ! ,k+ ord] 8 ,paka to pron\nce judgm5t8 & let him gu>d ! *ief city ( my ,"l1 & ord] me z ,i 7say71 & let my ,"l ! ,sun set free ! l&s1 & truly my "l %all ord] ! wick$ m5 all ( !m to g out4 ,i pres5t my memorial 9 ! sight ( my ,"l1 b ?is dog has n tak5 any ( ?y ,gods4 ,prosp]ity has fl$ :i* abode 9 ,gebal1 :i* city ( ,gebal 0 z a city v fri5dly to ! ,k+4 ,x is griev\s4 ,behold ,i h associat$ ,abdbaal ! prefect ) ,b5 ,khia 7or ,b5 ,tobia7 a man ( 7w>872 b despat* ?\ him to ?y s]vant4440 #eg ,b4--,! salutation z usual m5tions ,baala? ( ,gebal4 8,:y %all ! ,k+ my ,"l s5d to me8 ,! be/ inde$ trembles1 ( ^? :o wat* = him aga9/ my foes1 & ( my freem54 ,:at %all def5d me if ! ,k+ w n def5d 8 s]vant8444 if ! ,k+ w ord] = u *iefs ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt1 & ( ! ,l& ( ,nubia1 & horses1 by ! h& ( ?is my *ief z ,i hope1 & pres]vation = ! s]vants ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,if none at all 444 to me 444 to m>* horses 444 my l& is mis]able4 ,by my s\l's life6 if ! ,k+ c>$ at he>t = ! life ( 8 s]vant1 & ( 8 *ief city1 he w\ld h s5t a g>rison1 & !y _h gu>d$ ?y city & ?y s]vant4 ,t ! ,k+ %all "k 444 ( our l&s2 & ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 %all be ord]$2 & to save all t live 9 8 l&1 !re=e x is spok5 z a message to ! ,k+ 7) ?y mess5g]s87 ,z to ! 444 ( ?is dispute ( ,khaia ) ! city ( ,simyra1 t !y %\ld s5d u )\t delay ?irte5 tal5ts 7or pieces ( gold73 ,i gave ! proclamation4 ,! m5 ( blood are nam$ 9 ! lett] to ! city ( ,simyra47#bcj7 ,x avails n4 ,ask ,khaia z to ! lett] ( our previ\s dispute ) ! city ( ,simyra--to satisfy ! ,k+1 & to give security to ! ,k+1 !y are s5d+ aga91 &4440 #bd ,b4 ,m4--,?is is brok5 at ! top4 8,& ,k+ my ,"l1 soldi]s are mov+ to ! city ( ,gebal1 & behold ! city ,durubli7#bca7 has s5t =? soldi]s to w> to ! city ,simyra4 ,if ! he>t ( ! ,k+ my ,"l is t[>d ! city ( ,durubli my ,"l w also ord] _m soldi]s1 ?irty *>iots & an hundr$ *ief m5 ( y\r l&2 & y w halt at ! city ,durubli1 my ,"l's city4 ,if ! l&s are to be def5d$1 ! ,k+ w ord] ! dep>ture ( ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 to ! city ( ,gebal1 & 7,i d\bt n87 y w m>* to u4 ,& ,i 444 to slay him1 & 444 behold ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 fai?ful2 & !y h w>r$ ) ! m5 ,kau ,paur7#bcb7 7,egyptian magnates7 ( ! ,k+4 ,lo6 !y h sla9 ,bi>i ! ,paur 7magnate7 ( ! ,k+1 & he has giv5 gifts to my 444 & !y are help+4 ,& none are s]vants ( ! ,k+4 ,& evil 9 our eyes behold is ?is4 ,i am spoil$1 & ,i fe> le/ 444 no wi% ( ! fai?ful *ief be grant$ to him4 ,lo6 y w make my k9dr$ to be afflict$4 ,! ,k+ %all arm ! l& 444 ?y soldi]s great & small1 all ( !m2 & ,pakhamnata7#bcc7 did n li/5 to me & !y d a de$ t 444 & ?\ %alt tell him ?is1 t he %all set free ! city ( ,simyra2 & 7! ,k+7 w li/5 to ! message ( 8 s]vant1 & %all 7s5d7 ,egyptian soldi]s4 ,behold he w say to ! ,k+ t ! ,egyptian soldi]s h no corn or food to eat1 all ! enemies h cut (f f ! mid/ ( ! cities ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ! food & ! corn 444 & 7,i7 h rais$ soldi]s ga!r+ 797 ! city ( ,gebal 444 !re is n 444 y %all s5d to u 444 & to m>* to x1 & ,i h /opp$ 444 & n "o ( ! l&s ( ! ,canaanites helps ,yankhamu ?\gh he is = ! ,k+40 #eh ,b4--,?is is a l>ge & important tablet1 b mu* brok52 x beg9s ) a %ort salutation1 & !n says at once1 8,i am laid l[40 ,x ref]s to ! loss ( ! city ,abur17#bcd7 & m5tions ! names ( ,aziru & ,abda%]ah1 & says !re is no g>rison4 ,! enemy are m>*+ on to ! capital4 ,he says3 8,i s5t to ! palace 7or capital ( ,egypt7 = soldi]s & y gave me no soldi]s40 8,!y h burn$ ! city ,abur1 & h made an end 9 ! sight ( ,khamu my son40 8,! man ( s9 ,aziru has m>*$ 444 he has rema9$ 9 ! mid/ 444 ,i h despat*$ my son to ! palace m ?an ?ree mon?s 7ago7 :o has n appe>$ be=e ! ,k+4 ,?us 7says7 my *ief ( ! city ( ,takhida7#bce7--!y are rea*+ him3 ( :at use are ! =tifications to ! m5 left !re980 8,! *ief :o came out ( ! l&s ( ,egypt to in=m1 :om y ann\nc$ u on acc\nt ( ,aziru =m]ly1 ,i %all s5d to ! ,k+4 ,y w n h he>d ?is message z to ! city ,abur4 ,! dogs are wa/+1 z is said1 d y n m>k ! news8 ,if ! ,k+ _h ?\ght ( 8 s]vant1 & _h giv5 me soldi]s4 440 ,! next passages are mu* damag$1 b ref] to ! same g5]al subject ( compla9t4 ,! next intelligible s5t5ce is3 8,! p h be5 enrag$ expect+ t ! ,k+ my ,"l w\ld give me = my *ief city corn = ! food ( ! p ( ! /rongholds40 ,he !n prote/s 8 good fai?1 & says f9ally3 8,& my sons are s]vants ( ! ,k+1 & our expectation is f ! ,k+ 444 ,! city is p]i%+1 my ,"l has pron\nc$ our dea? 4440 #gg ,b4--,aft] a %ort salutation3 8,let ! ,k+ he> ! news ( 8 fai?ful s]vant4 ,x is ill ) me3 mightily fight+1 ! sons ( ,abda%]ah h /riv5 9 ! l& ( ! ,amorites4 ,!y _h subdu$ all ! l& ( ! city ( ,simyra1 & !y h wreck$ ! city ,irkata 7,arkah7 = its rul]4 ,& n[ !y are com+ out ( ! city ( ,simyra1 & x is ill = ! rul] 7:o is7 9 face ( ! foes :o come out40 ,! tablet is "h brok51 b ref]s to ,gebal & to ! rul]s ,zimridi & ,yapaaddu4 ,! writ] hopes = ! arrival ( troops4 8,egyptian soldi]s2 & ! ,sun-,k+ w protect me4 ,fri5dly m5 h be5 7%ut up87 9 ! mid/ ( 8 l&4 ,moreov]1 ! ,k+ my ,"l %all he> ! message ( 8 s]vant1 & deliv] ! g>rison ( ,simyra & ( ,irkata3 = all ! g>rison h 444 out ( ! city ,simyra & 444 ,sun-,god ,"l ( ! l&s w ord] = me also tw5ty 7companies8--tapal7 ( horse1 &1 z ,i tru/1 to ! city ( ,simyra 7to def5d h]7 y w spe$ 7a division87 in/ruct+ ! g>risons to be /rong & zeal\s1 & to enc\rage ! *iefs 9 ! mid/ ( ! city4 ,if also y grant u no ,egyptian soldi]s no city 9 ! pla9s w be zeal\s = !e4 ,b ! *a9 ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s has quitt$ all ! l&s--!y h disappe>$ to ! ,k+407#bcf7 #ad ,b4 ,m4--8,ribadda speaks to 8 ,"l ! ,k+ ( _m l&s ! ,great ,k+4 ,baala? ( ,gebal has giv5 p[] to ! ,k+ my ,"l3 at ! feet ( my ,"l1 my ,sun1 sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,:y wilt n ?\ utt] = u a message to me8 ,& 7n[7 "k ! dem& :i* my *ief is despat*$ to make 9 pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & 8 division ( horse has m>*$1 b ! man has delay$ m>*+--its *ief--z ! lett]s to ! ,k+ 7 n giv5 to ! h& ( my *ief 444 z to :at has be5 said 444 ( y\r l&1 is x n ne$ful t ! allies ( ! ,paka %\ld m>* to ! m5 ( blood2 h n all ! l&s be5 griev$8 ,x w be necess>y = ! allies1 b !y come n be+ sl[4 ,moreov] ,i s5t = m5 ( g>rison & = horses1 b y c>e n = u 7ev57 to return u a message = me4 ,& ,i am de/roy$ by ,abda%]ah l ,yapaaddu & ,zimridi--& !y are fugitives4 ,moreov]1 ! revolt ( ! city ( ,simyra & ( ! city ,sa>ti7#bcg7 cont9ues aga9/ him4 ,we rema9 "u ! h& ( ,yankhamu2 & he gives u corn = my eat+4 ,we two gu>d ! ,k+'s city = him1 & he collects = ! ,k+1 & ord]s my *ief1 appo9t+ *iefs to assi/ = me1 fulfill+ ! decree :i* ?\ ha/ ?yself appo9t$4 ,we h tru/$ 9 ! ,k+4 ,& two *iefs ( ! city h be5 despat*$ to be s5t1 hav+ come d[n b\nd f ! camp ( ,yankhamu4 ,moreov]1 z to ?is assi/ance to ,yankhamu1 ,ribadda is 9 y\r h&s1 & all t is done = him 7is7 be=e y2 x is n = me to puni% ?y soldi]s4 ,my sup]ior is ov] me4 ,& ,i w s5d to him if y d n speak ab\t ?is1 or he gives up ! city1 or ,i dep>t4 ,moreov]1 if y d n utt] = u a message = me1 bo? ! city w be surr5d]$1 & ,i %all g away ) ! m5 :o support me4 ,& le>n t our corn also is fail+1 & ,milcuru has measur$ ! corn--measure ( ,baala?7#bch7 444 v mu* 4440 #hi ,b4--,?is is mu* brok54 ,aft] ! usual salutation he says t ,abda%]ah has f\ght /rongly1 & has seiz$ cities belong+ to ,gebal2 t news has rea*$ ! city z to :at has befall5 ! city ,ammia 7,amyun7 f ! m5 ( blood4 ,a c]ta9 ,b]b]7#bci7 *ief is m5tion$4 ,he speaks ( 8two mon?s10 app>5tly z ! limit ( "t 9 :i* he expects to be aid$ by ! bitati1 or ,egyptian soldi]s4 ,abda%]ah is m>*+ on ,gebal4 #gi ,b4--,also brok54 ,) ! usual salutation1 speaks ( a great fight ) ! m5 ( blood1 :o made an end ( m51 wom51 & soldi]s ( 8 poor c\ntry4 ,he s5t m51 & !y 7 beat54 ,! city ( ,irkata 7,arkah7 is m5tion$1 & ! ,k+ ( ! ,hittites1 :o is mak+ w> on all ! l&s4 ,! ,k+ ( ,mitani w be k+ ( ! weak 7or false7 l& ( ! writ]'s p4 ,he concludes by call+ ,abda%]ah a dog4 #dd ,b4--,aft] ! usual salutation1 ?is lett] appe>s p]haps to ref] to ! com+ ( ,irimaia4 8,lo ! ,k+ %all s5d ! *oice/ ( ?y *iefs--a son ( ,memphis 7,nupi7 to gu>d ! city40 ,! text is !n mu* brok51 ref]r+ to ! palace & to cavalry1 & to gu>d+ ! city = ! ,k+4 ,he w fulfil ! wi%es ( ! ,pakas1 & is a fai?ful s]vant1 z !y w\ld te/ify4 ,! l&s are to be made quiet aga94 8,i say z to myself1 lo6 my he>t is n at all *ang$ z to my int5tion to s]ve ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,n[ pron\nce ?is judgm5t ,o ,"l ( ju/ice4 ,cause all to be told t :oev] crosses ov] f 8 own place ! ,k+ my ,"l w 444 ,my ,"l %all decide t ?is evil %all n g on4 ,:o %all say any?+ aga9/ x8 ,n[ return a lett]1 & all my possessions t are ) ,yapaaddu 7he w make equally safe87 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+40 #gb ,b4--8,to ,khaia7#bdj7 ! ,pa 444 7an ,egyptian title7 ?us says ,ribadda4 ,i b[ at ?y feet4 ,! ,god ,am5 & ! ,god ,sa 4447#bda7 h giv5 y p[] 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+4 ,behold ?\ art a man ( good 444 ! ,k+ kn[s1 & ?r\gh y\r zeal ! ,k+ s5ds y = a ,paka4 ,:y is x ask$ & y w n speak to ! ,k+8 t he %\ld ord] = u ,egyptian soldi]s to g up to ! place--! city ,simyra4 ,:o is ,abda%]ah8--a slave1 a dog1 & %all ! ,k+'s l& be smitt5 by him8 ,:o set him up8 ,& mighty ) m5 ( blood is ! /r5g? ( 8 p[]4 ,b s5d re9=cem5ts3 fifty tapal 7companies87 ( horse & #bjj foot soldi]s2 & bo? %all g =? f ! city ,sigata7#bdb7 7,%akkah74 ,"k 8 int5tions4 ,until ! 7bitati7 ,egyptian soldi]s are s5t he w n be ma/]$1 7nor7 any ( ! m5 ( blood1 & ! city ( ,sigata & ! city ( ,ambi7#bdc7 are bo? tak51 & ?us 4440 #ag ,b4 ,m4--8,ribadda speaks to 444 7,am5ophis ,,iv87#bdd77 ! ,k+ ( _m ,l&s3 at ! feet ( 444 my ,sun-,god4 ,& ,i repeat z to 444 7! exp$ition87 aga9/ ! city ( ,kappa7#bde7 444 & aga9/ ! city ,amma 444 cities fai?ful to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,:o is ?is ,abda%]ah8--a slave1 a dog1 & %all he 444 9 ! mid/ 9 ! l&s ( my ,"l8 444 ! ,k+ my ,"l has ask$ z to 8 s]vant1 & 444 ,i s5d my mess5g]4 ,lo 444 my cities1 & ) ! lett] 444 my messages4 ,& n[ behold he is m>*+ to ! city ,batruna7#bdf7 & he w cut x (f f my rule4 ,!y h seiz$ ! city ( ,kalbi7#bdg7--! great pass ( ! city ( ,gebal4 ,truly ! conf$]ates are pu%+ on secretly f ! great pass1 & !y h n made an end--mightily contumaci\s4 ,= !y h promis$ to take ! city ( ,gebal 444 ,& let ! ,k+ my ,"l he> 444 ?is day 444 !y h ha/5$ *>iots & 444 ,i tru/ & 444 & ! fate ( ! city ( ,gebal 444 by !m1 & all ! l&s 444 z f> z ! l& ( ,egypt h be5 fill$ ) m5 ( blood4 ,my ,"l has s5t no news z to ?is decree z ,i hop$ by lett]4 ,& we desire t ! city be sav$1 & ! villages ( ! city1 f him1 = my inhabit+4 ,i h be5 h>d pu%$4 ,help spe$ily ,o ,k+ my ,"l 444 soldi]s & *>iots1 & y w /r5g!n ! *ief city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,behold ! city ( ,gebal3 !re is n1 z is said1 ( *ief cities 7l7 ! city ,gebal a *ief city ) ! ,k+ my ,"l f ( old4 ,! mess5g] ( ! ,k+ ( ! city ( ,acca7#bdh7 7,ac*o7 honor ?\ ) 7my7 mess5g]4 ,& we h giv5 cavalry at 8 pleasure 444 & a division ( horse 444 because ( pleasur+ him7#bdi7 4440 #fj ,b4--,aft] salutation3 8,! ,k+ my ,"l %all "k3 behold ,b5mab5at7#bej7 son ( ,abda%]ah /rives = ! city ,gatza47#bea7 ,!y h subdu$ ! city ( ,ardata1 ! city ,yahlia1 ! city ,ambi1 ! city ,sigata17#beb7 all ! cities are !irs2 & ! ,k+ %all ord] ! cutt+ (f ( ! city ,simyra1 s t ! ,k+ may rule 8 l&4 ,:o is ?is ,abda%]ah8--a slave1 a dog4 ,o ,k+ x is ?y l&1 & !y h jo9$ ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ,mitani4 ,b come to u to ! ,k+'s l& to 444 be=e ! cities ( y\r rul]s are de/roy$2 & lo6 ?is has be5 said 444 ?y ,paka1 & n 444 8 cities to !m4 ,n[ !y h tak5 ! city ( ,ullaza7#bec7 = x is z has be5 said1 until y %all m>* to ?is city ( ,simyra4 ,& !y h sla9 = u ! ,paka & ! ,egyptian 7bitati7 soldi]s :o 777 9 ! city ( ,simyra 444 !y h done to u1 & %all n ,i g up 444 to ! city ( ,simyra8 ,! cities ,ambi1 ,sigata1 ,ullaza1 7,caph>87 ,yazu7#bed7 h f\ght = me4 ,_! de/ruction = u by !m1 w be plead$ aga9/ ! city ( ,simyra1 ^! cities 444 & ! sons ( ,abda%]ah 444 ,alas6 & ! city ( ,gebal dem&s ( ! m5 ( blood z to ! city ,tikh$i47#bee7 ,i m>*$2 b !re befell an ent]+-9 to spoil by ! m5 ( blood40 #bc ,b4 ,m4--,! usual salutation is abs5t1 & x seems to be writt5 to an (ficial3 8,to 444 z a lett] ?us ,ribadda4 ,i b[ at ?y feet4 ,baala? ( ,gebal ! ,god ( ! ,k+ my ,"l may 7%e87 /r5g!n ?y p[] 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ ?y ,"l--! ,sun ( ! l&s4 ,y "k behold t a 7cov5ant87 has be5 engrav$4 ,b :y 0 x s5t8 ,& lo6 ?is ?\ %alt ann\nce3 ,i am left 9 fe> t an end w be made ( all4 ,?\ %alt make ! :ole kn[n4 ,behold x 0 s5t to me4 #8,d n wait to g =? to ! city ,simyra till ,i come4' ,behold y "k1 ! w>s are exce$+ mighty aga9/ me1 b he comes n4 ,i did m>*1 & lo6 ! city ( ,ambi 7',aba7 has be5 burn$ by me4 ,y "k t ! *ief & ! pr9cipal m5 ( ?is city h ga!r$ ) ,abda%]ah1 & behold ,i did n m>* f>!r4 ,behold y "k all t has be52 & on ?is acc\nt 444 hav+ ask$ my "q ( my prophet7#bef7 behold ,i fe>$ accord+ly4 ,he> me speak--favorably z ,i tru/ 7z to7 com+2 & y "k t !y /rive ) our c\ntry1 :o behold are m5 ( good w4 ,because 444 y\r favor is /rong 444 d n y urge 444 a message to ?is city1 & out ( its mid/ %e s5ds to 4440 #hf ,b41 a mu*-brok5 lett]1 suppos$ to be f ,ribadda1 m5tions ,batruna & ,ambi47#beg7 ,t[>d ! end x reads cont9u\sly3 8,! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites behold is 444 to ! sons ( ,abda%]ah1 = he ha/5s to despat* soldi]s ( ! royal 444 & ! neighbor+ places h jo9$3 ! l&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l are made a des]t1 :i* ! dogs br+ to naught3 !y h m\rn$4 ,if ,neboyapiza fe>s ! ,k+ my ,"l w he n m>* on !m1 if ! ,k+ my ,"l w speak to ! great man ( ! *ief city--to ! great man ( ! *ief city ( ,cumidi7#beh7 7,kamid7 444 to m>* to jo9 444 to me4440 #da ,b4 beg9s ) ! usual salutation f ,ribadda4 8,behold ,i am a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,sun-,k+1 & ,i confess t my messages h be5 sad = ! ,k+1 z y own4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l %all he> ! messages ( 8 fai?ful s]vant1 & ,buri is s5d+ out 9 ! direction ( ! city ,simyra & ,had> 444 has m>*$ aga9/ y1 & !y h beat5 u1 & !y h br\ght u l[4 7,^! foes87 are de/roy+ 9 my sight1 & ,i 0 ready 7to g out87 ) ! ,paka to keep wat* 9 ! pres5ce ( ! *iefs ( ! gov]nm5ts4 ,& my ,"l %all he> ! news4 ,n[ ,aziru ! son ( ,abda%]ah is m>*+ ) 8 bre?r5 f7#bei7 ! city ,gebal3 & despat* ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati71 & ?\ %alt m>* aga9/ him & smite him--! l& is ! ,k+'s l&2 & s9ce "o has talk$ ?us & y h n mov$1 ! city ( ,simyra has be5 lo/4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l %all he> ! news ( 8 fai?ful s]vant4 ,!re is no money to buy me horses1 all is f9i%$1 we h be5 spoil$4 ,give me ?irty 7companies--tapal87 ( horse ) *>iots 444 m5 444 !re is none ( ?is ) me 444 n a horse 4440 #bb ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,amanabba7#bfj7 444 z a lett]1 ?us says ?is ,ribadda ?y s]vant4 ,i b[ at my ,"l's feet4 ,! ,god ,am5 & ,baala? ( ,gebal h e/abli%$ y\r p[] 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,to :at purpose is ?y mess5g] ) me to g to ! ,k+ y\r ,"l8 ,& may ,i inde$ expect horses & *>iots to be ord]$ ( !e8 ,w n y =tify ! city8 ,& ?is is he>d by y\r message1 & ,i am s9c]e1 b ! cov5ant is mock$ & no soldi]s are he>d ( ) x4 ,& !y h r\t$ ! 444 ,! city ( ,batruna 7,batrn7 is 82 & bloody soldi]s & *>iots h e/abli%$ !mselves 9 ! mid/ ( ! city1 & ,i _h la9 9 wait = !m outside ! great pass ( ! city ( ,gebal7#bfa7 444 to ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 ) !e ! soldi]s ( ! prefect 444 *>iots & 444 "h ) 4440 #de ,b4 beg9s ) ! usual salutation1 & cont9ues3 8,! ,k+ my ,"l w be sad4 ,:y w y n s5d him to me8 ,behold ,i h no rul] ov] my fugitives4 ,! city ( ,simyra !y h 7%ut up872 all h turn$ on me3 & two *iefs ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 :o travell$ f ! palace1 w5t n =?4 ,no man has travell$ to ! ,k+ :o might c>ry my lett] to ! palace4 ,n[ ^! two *iefs br\ght u lett]s = ! ,k+1 & ! two h n gone =?1 z be+ n[ afraid1 & 7refus+87 to my face 444 ,i s5d to ! palace 7or capital71 & ,azru 7,aziru87 is lay+ sn>es1 ga!r+ soldi]s3 has n ,abda%]ah m>*$ ) :atev] he _h8 ,z ,i am told !y w s5d fri5dly messages to my ,"l1 b ?\ wilt say #8,:y d ye s5d fri5dly messages to me :5 y refuse my message8'7#bfb7 8,i h be5 afraid ( ! sn>e4 ,az>u 7is7 l 444 ,lo6 ,i am /rong ?r\gh ! ,k+ 444 ,! sons ( ,abda%]ah--! slave dog--h pret5d$ t ! cities ( ! gov]nm5ts ( ! ,k+ are giv5 to !m--our cities4 ,! =tress has n op5$ to ,aziru 444 ,o ,k+ z to _! cities are !y n subject to !m8 ,f ! city ,simyra1 to ! city ,ullaza1 ! city ,sapi7#bfc7 444 *>iots 444 l& ( ,egypt 444 f _! h&s = me4 ,s n[ ,i am despat*+ ?is *ief3 he has left3 d ,i n s5d to ! ,k+8 ,n[ ! two *iefs ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 !y :om y s5t u rema9 ) me1 & h n gone out1 s9ce no soldi]s are 7int5d$ =87 me1 & 444 ! l&s = ! m5 ( blood4 ,& s9ce ! ,k+'s he>t altoge!r has =gott5 my ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 ,i s5d to ,yankhamu & to ,biri4 ,!y h tak5 ^? t 7 ) ! gov]nors4 ,lo6 may ! l& ( ! ,amorites become 7_!7 conque/4 ,! corn :i* !y h ?re%$ = me has be5 /or$ up1 a "p ( ! :ole ) my 444 & "o "p ) me2 & 444 ! ,k+ w ord] 444 we 444 all :atev] brea!s2 7x is n "r to %ut !m up87 = ! ,k+2 he is n com+ to him3 ! *ief mu/ help himself to :at 0 ord]$ to be /or$ up = ! ,k+4 ,! ,k+ %all ord] a memorial z to ! innoc5ce ( 8 s]vant4 ,& z to ! produce ( ! city ,o ,k+ !re is none at all ) me2 all is f9i%$ f be+ di/ribut$ = 7my own subsi/5ce874 ,b z to ?is *ief1 ! ,k+ w ord] him z ,i tru/1 & w give u m5 ( g>rison = 444 to gu>d 8 fai?ful s]vant & 8 *ief city1 & ! m5 ( ,nubia :o are ) u1 z ^? :o are y\r foes 7exult874 ,moreov] behold 7mu* to say87 444 ,?9k+ ?is1 ,i %all s5d to ! palace = a g>rison--m5 ( ,nubia 444 ,! ,k+ w 444 m5 ( g>rison 444 ( ! l& ( ,nubia = its gu>d+1 y w n 444 ?is city to ! m5 ( blood40 #ea ,b4--,! ord9>y salutation3 ! lett] goes on 9 an eloqu5t /ra93 8,! /orm 7or a tumult7 has bur/ =?4 ,let ! ,k+ behold ! city ( ,simyra4 ,lo6 ! city ( ,simyra has rema9$ z a bird caught 9 ! sn>e3 s h] 444 is left to ! city ( ,simyra4 ,! sons ( ,abda%]ah by _! devices1 & ! m5 ( ! city ( ,arda 7,arvad7 by _! ho/ility h made h] wro?1 & a fleet has sp$ 444 9 ! sight ( ,yankhamu 444 m5 ( ! city 444 !y h seiz$1 & 444 ,lo6 ! m5 ( ! city ,arvad se>*$ = ! com+ =? ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati72 ,abda%]ah is ) !m1 has he n m>*$8 & _! %ips are set aga9/ ! re9=cem5ts f ! ,l& ( ,egypt4 ,s n[ !re is no navigation4 ,let !m make ha/e4 ,n[ !y h seiz$ ! city ,ullaza 7,kefr ,khullis7 & all :atsoev] ,abda%]ah has 444 to ! *iefs4 ,& lo6 we 444 & ! %ips ( ! m5 ( ,misi 7! ,delta877#bfd7 h be5 brok51 ) :atsoev] 0 !irs4 ,& z = me !y w5t n up to fight = ! ma/]y ( ! city ( ,simyra4 ,yapaaddu has f\ght on my side1 aga9/ :osoev] 0 n fai?ful 7or con/ant74 ,!y h trodd5 me d[n 444 ,s n[ 9 sight ( ,zab&i7#bfe7 & ( ,ibikhaza also1 ,i h 7jo9$87 myself to ,yankhamu2 & y w "k _! 7good op9ion87 ( my fai?fulness3 z to :at he ?9ks ( my zeal make him confess1 s he w 7make x kn[n874 ,he has f\ght = me & lo6 !y are wa/+ ! city ,ullaza 7to make an end !re(8740 ,! back ( ?is long lett] is un=tunately q de/roy$4 ,! f9al s5t5ces are on ! edge1 ! tablet be+ ( consid]able ?ickness3 8,i h desir$ peace 7l87 a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,k+4 ,! m5 ( ,egypt1 expell$ f ?is city ( our neighbor1 are ) me2 & !re is no 444 = !m to eat4 ,yapaaddu has n grant$ my s]vants ?is 444 ?is poor c\ntry2 b we h be5 swift to help ! city ,simyra 444 !y h gone up to fight ! %ips 7( ! city7 ( ,arda 7,arvad7 444 7x 0 griev\s87 444 ,riib 4440 #ee ,b4--,a mu*-brok5 lett] appe>s to ref] to a message f ! ,k+ be+ seiz$1 & t #cjj m5 p\r$ out & burn$ a city4 ,x speaks ( a ,paka & ( ,egyptian soldi]s1 & ( ! city ,b]uti 7,beirt7 & ( ,abda%]ah's =ces4 #af ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us says ,ribadda ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,i b[ sev5 times & sev5 times at ! feet ( my ,"l4 ,& w n my ,"l he> ! message ( ?y s]vant8 ,m5 ( ! city ( ,gebal1 & my family2 & a wife :om ,i lov$1 !y h tak5 away aft] ! son ( ,abda%]ah2 & we h made a ga!r+2 we h se>*$2 & ,i _c he> a ^w spok5 ab\t !m4 ,i am s5d+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & once m1 despat* ?\ m5 ( g>rison1 m5 ( w>1 = ?y s]vant2 & w y n def5d ! city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l8 ,b news has n arriv$ f ! ,k+ my ,"l = 8 s]vant4 ,b he w be g5]\s2 he w rememb] me2 & ! advice 7,i speak7 comes f my he>t4 ,! region ne> 7u7 ,ammunira7#bff7 has trav]s$ ?r\gh\t1 & ,i w5t to him1 = he gave assi/ance4 ,& ,i myself se>*$ = my family1 b x has be5 made to vani% f my sight2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l %all c\nsel 8 s]vant4 ,lo6 ! ally is zeal\s2 & he has decre$ a ga!r+ ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l w c\nsel 8 s]vant4 ,if !re is no wi% to be k9d on ! "p ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ,i myself am helpless2 & ! ,k+ has no s]vants4 ,moreov]1 my son & my wife h be5 subject$ to a man :o s9s aga9/ ! ,k+407#bfg7 #ae ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,amanabba my fa!r1 ?us ,ribadda ?y son4 ,i b[ at my fa!r's feet4 ,baala? ( ! city ,gebal /r5g!ns y\r favor 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ y\r ,"l4 ,:y has x be5 ask$1 & no compla9t 7is made7 to ! ,k+8 & y hesitate ab\t ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati71 & y are br\ght l[ be=e ! l& ( ! ,amorites4 ,if y _h he>d ( u 7t7 ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7are7 /rong1 & t !y h des]t$ _! t[ns1 & gone away1 y "k n ! l& ( ! ,amorites4 ,behold !y h tak5 ^! places f u1 & ,i am ill at ease4 ,behold n[ d n !y support ,abda%]ah8 behold !y h deceiv$ u ab\t !m1 & y promise u1 day & night to s5d ! ,egyptian soldi]s1 & we are made sad ab\t x1 & all ! *iefs ( ! ,gov]nm5t4 ,?\ %alt promise u to d ?is ?+ to ,abda%]ah3 lo6 he s5ds to ! *iefs ( ! city ( ,ammiya 7,amyn7 to slay him :o 0 e/abli%$ z ,"l1 & !y submitt$ to ! m5 ( blood4 ,s n[ ?\ %alt say = u--! ,*iefs ( ! ,gov]nm5t2 s n[ !y are do+ to u1 & ?\ %alt ann\nce to him 7t7 all ! l&s are = m5 ( blood1 & speak ?\ ?is message 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,lo6 a fa!r & a "l ?is ?\ art to me2 & z = !e my face ,i b5d1 y "k1 to my ma/]3 behold :at is done 9 ! city ( ,simyra1 lo6 ,i am 444 ) !e4 ,b compla9 to ! ,k+ ?y ,"l1 & y w s5d 444 to me z ,i tru/40 #bj ,b4 ,m4--8,ribadda s5ds to 8 ,"l ! ,great ,k+1 ! ,k+ ( _m l&s to ! prosp]\s ,k+4 ,baala? ( ,gebal has confirm$ ! p[] ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,at ! feet ( my ,"l ! ,sun sev5 times sev5 times he b[s him4 ,a petition has be5 made long ago1 made = ! city ( ,gebal1 to despat* ,bikuru 7to !7 *iefs ( ! ,l& ( ,egada7#bfh7 444 s]v$ me1 :i* 444 ,i 444 ?ree ( ! *iefs 444 !y /rove 444 ! ,l& ( ,egypt 444 & 444 !n ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 a s9 aga9/4444 8,if ! ,k+ my ,"l supports 8 fai?ful s]vant2 & despat* ?\ 444 ?is h] *ief 7spe$ily872 & we two wat* ! city = ! ,k+4 ,! ,k+ %all s5d ! *oice/ ( ?y great m51 f among ^? :o gu>d him4 ,! ?ree *iefs :om ,bikhuru /rove to despat*1 b :o h fl$1 7are7 ,abdirama1 ,idd9addu1 ,abdmelec1 ^! are sons ( ,abda%]ah27#bfi7 & !y h tak5 ! ,k+'s l& = !mselves4 ,he %all s5d ! bitati4440 #ba ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,amanabba 444 7by lett]7 ?us 7says7 ?is ,ribadda ?y s]vant4 ,i b[ 7at my ,"l's feet74 ,! god ,am5 444 ( ?y ,"l1 builds up ?y favor 7)7 ! ,k+ ?y ,"l4 ,he> 444 7!y h f\ght7 mightily1 & ov] ! ,egyptian soldi]s are victori\s1 & 444 to ! ,l& ( ! ,amorites40 ,! lett] becomes too brok5 to read consecutively1 b ref]s to ! ,l& ( ,mitana1 & app>5tly to a defeat ( ,yankhamu4 ,he asks = corn1 & speaks ( hav+ no?+ to eat1 9 connection ) ! city ( ,gebal2 & ref]s to ?ree ye>s ( 7de>?871 & to ! corn fail+4 #ai ,b4 ,m4--,aft] ! usual salutation to ! ,k+1 ?is lett] reads3 8,! ,k+ my ,"l w say t ! *oice/ ( ?y great m51 & ! *oice/ ( ?y city t ?\ ha/ are among ^? :o gu>d u4 ,my great m5 & 7^? (87 ! city1 7 =m]ly m5 ( g>rison ) me2 & ! ,k+ ask$ ( u corn = !m to eat1 f my poor c\ntry4 ,b n[ behold ,aziru is de/roy+ me1 & ,i repeat !re 7are7 no ox51 nor 444 = me2 ,aziru has tak5 all4 ,& !re is no corn = my eat+4 ,& ! *iefs--! ,pakas--also h be5 n\ri%$ by ! cities1 exhau/+ ! corn = _! eat+4 ,aga93 7be+ fai?ful71 ! ,k+ %all e/abli% = me1 z m5 ( gov]nm5t1 ! m5 ( gov]nm5t ( _! own cities1 ! m5 :o at fir/ 7 ) _! subjects4 ,b z = me my cities are ,aziru's1 & !y long = me1 to :om de/ruction is made by him1 :o is a dog ( ! sons ( ,abda%]ah1 & ei!r y %all d = u z !y wi%1 or y %all give ord]s = u to ! ,k+'s cities 9 ^! matt]s40 #dh ,b4--,?is beg9s ) ! usual salutation1 & !n cont9ues3 8,if p]*ance ,i s5d a message to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 d n ?\ refuse ! reque/ ( my memorial4 ,lo6 ?rice has come ^u me a ye> ( /orms 7or tumults71 & aga9 a ye> ( /orms beg9s4 ,my :eat is naught2 ! :eat = u to eat3 t :i* 0 = s[+ = my freem5 is f9i%$2 _! bea/s1 _! h]bs1 ! trees ( _! g>d5s1 are wret*$1 9 my unhappy l&4 ,our corn has fail$4 ,once m ! ,k+ w he> ! message ( 8 fai?ful s]vant1 & w ord] :eat 9 %ips1 & 8 s]vant %all live2 & be ?\ mov$ & s5d u com4 ,! *iefs 7w s5d87 horses1 z comm&$1 to ,zu 444 ,& ?\ %alt def5d ! city 7by s do+87 444 behold ,yankhamu says 7or asks7 444 t :eat be giv5 to ,ribadda 444 to him 444 corn 7! bread ( m587 444 & n[ ) ,yapaaddu 444 _! money h5ce=? 444 ask him1 he w tell all 9 y\r pres5ce4 ,maye/ ?\ "k :5 x is spok5 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& ?is ye> ( /orms makes ! :eat sc>ce 797 my unhappy l& 444 !re 0 sc>city be=e 9 ! city ,simyra1 & n[ behold 9 ! city ,gebal40 ,! text is "h too brok5 to be read4 ,x seems1 p]haps1 to ref] to ! enemy hav+ possession ( ! sea1 & to ! entreaties ( ,yankhamu1 & to c]ta9 wat]s1 & ! g5]al wret*$ness4 ,a p>agraph !n beg9s37#bgj7 8,! ,k+ ( ! ,l& ,t>atzi7#bga7 has covet$ ! city ( ,simyra2 & !y desir$ to m>* to ! city ( ,gebal2 & none n[ has urg$ him1 & he has /ay$ 9 8 l&4 ,n[ z he is /rong he w s5d to ! great 444 by my wi% 444 !y h return$ to u40 ,! lett] is aga9 mu* brok52 x ref]s to a rul]1 say+3 8,8 he>t is ) my he>t2 b ,abda%]ah has conqu]$ beyond ! l& ( ! ,amorites1 also s9ce ! "t ( y\r fa!r ! city ( ,sidon has submitt$ to ! occupation by 8 allies3 ! l&s are = ! m5 ( blood1 s n[ !re is none :o is a fri5d 7or k97 to me4 ,let ! ,k+ reg>d ! message ( 8 s]vant4 ,let him give m5 to gu>d 8 city4 ,is n %e insult$ by all ! m5 ( blood80 ,! latt] "p1 ref]r+ to allies1 is mu* brok54 #ed ,b4--,?is is brok5 at ! top1 & consid]ably injur$4 ,x dem&s soldi]s1 & ! re/oration ( ! rul]s4 8,! city ( 7,sidon871 & ! city ( ,beirt1 ! sons ( ,abda%]ah h sil5c$3 !y f\ght = ! ,k+1 b ! city ( ,sidon & ! city ( ,beirt are n ! ,k+'s4 ,we s5t a ,paka3 he did n des]t 8 duty to y1 b %e has rebell$ to y\r face3 = x 0 p]mitt$ by ! freem54 ,! m5 ( blood h seiz$ ! city47#bgb7 ,behold z = me ?is is my repetition 444 city ,ats> 444 re/ra9t 4440 #di ,b4--,?is lett] is mu* damag$2 x beg9s ) ! usual salutation1 & cont9ues3 8,lo6 he makes ! *iefs ( 7,ukri87 to dwell 9 fe> ( mak+ an end4 ,lo6 ! ,k+ ask$ f 8 rul]s z to my bre?r54 ,o ,k+1 is x n "r to approa* !m1 :5 ! ,k+ %all ask8 & we h set our faces fa/ t[>d ?y s]vants4 ,i desire ?is to /r5g!n my neighbor 444 ! city ( 7,ukri8747#bgc7 ,_! rul] w g out !n f my pres5ce4 ,!y h int]f]$ ) my si/] 7t[n71 & ! wat]s ( my bro!r's gr[+ corn4 ,i am despat*+ to ! city ,ukri 444 f ! pres5ce ( ,abda%]ah 444 ,! ,k+ 444 all ! l&s 444 if z to my bre?r5 444 ! ,k+ w ask 444 a neighbor 444 ,i %all s5d to ! ,k+ ?is 444 ,blame u n = 8 weakness 7or affliction71 & 9 "t pa/ we h rul$ ov] him1 & if y w ask z to my bre?r51 & %all be griev$1 ?is city 7has7 no 7gov]nm5t t ! ,k+ %\ld ask aft] x874 ,d n we "k ?is day 7:at7 he did to all8 & tru/ me1 if ! ,k+ w n ask ( ! rul]s4 ,lo6 if he ceases oppression z an enemy ,i am well pleas$4 ,behold ! l& ( ! city ( ,ukri3 !re are no l&s 7or t[ns7 ( rul]s 444 8 444 spoil$ ! l& = u40 ,! next passage ab\t s]vants1 gov]nors1 & ! ,paka is too brok5 to read4 ,! lett] concludes by ask+ support1 & asks excuse on acc\nt ( ! enemy's success4 #ge ,b4--,! usual salutation is "h damag$1 & ! middle ( ! text4 8,behold s9ce ! arrival ( ,amanappa 9 my pres5ce all ! m5 ( blood h set _! faces to me2 !y h fulfill$ ! wi%es ( ,abda%]ah2 & my ,"l %all he> ! messages ( 8 s]vant2 & 444 m5 ( g>rison1 = ! def5ce ( ! royal city4 ,s5d ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 444 z !re are no ,egyptian soldi]s x befalls !e1 t ! l&s 444 to ! m5 ( blood2 s9ce ! seiz+ ( ! city ,ma> 444 7#bgd7 at ! comm& ( ,abda%]ah2 & s our limits are ! city ( ,gebal & ! city ( ,batruna27#bge7 b s n all ! l&s are to ! m5 ( blood--two *ief cities :i* are 7/ill7 to be wreck$ = 7u74 ,& !y h turn$ back7#bgf7 to take f u 444 ,%e has rema9$ peaceful to ! ,k+1 & my ,"l %all ord] m5 ( g>rison = 8 two cities1 till ! ,egyptian soldi]s m>* =?4 ,b ev]y?+ fails me1 ( ! food ( ! l& 7our tee? h gnaw$ no?+ at all874 ,z ! he>t ( a bird fails1 see+ ! sn>e1 ?is city has rema9$4 ,%e is helpless be=e !m 444 lam5t+4 ,once m 444 !y h %ut up my 444 x has come to pass 444 ! l&s 444 ,abda%]ah1 ! slave dog 444 ! l&s ( ! ,k+ to himself40 #hd ,b4 is mu* brok52 all ! cities are tak5 except ,gebal & ,batruna1 :i* rema9 l birds 9 ! sn>e4 ,b he /ill 8tru/s40 #ab ,b4 ,m4--8,ribadda speaks to ! ,k+ ( ,l&s1 ( _m l&s1 ! great ,k+ ! prosp]\s ,k+4 ,! ,lady 7,balla?7 ( ,gebal gives p[] to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,i b[ at my ,"l's feet--! ,sun-,god--sev5 times sev5 times4 ,let ! ,k+ "k6 behold6 ! city ,gebal 8 h&maid1 fai?ful to ! ,k+1 has ga!r$ because ( ! allies :o are 8 foes4 ,& ,i am ill at ease3 behold ! ,k+ lets slip f 8 h& ! *ief city t is fai?ful to him4 ,let ! ,k+ smite ! l&s ( ^? :o rob him4 ,lo6 is n he a fai?ful s]vant1 h] *ief :o abides 9 ! city ( ,gebal8 ,d n y say s to y\r s]vant1 :5 !re is a mighty fight+ aga9/ him ( m5 ( blood1 & ! ,gods ( ! l& are 7evilly dispos$871 & our sons h be5 worn out1 & our daught]s h fl$1 & !re is weakness 9 my unhappy l&4 ,= our liv+1 my fields gave su/5ance1 :i* no 444 secur$4 ,= z _m z ,i possess1 all my cities :i* are 9 flames1 also ! foe has ov]?r[n3 !y submitt$ to ! bloody soldi]s4 ,! city ( ,gebal ) two cities1 rema9s to me2 & ,i am ill at ease because ,abda%]ah is m>*+4 ,! city ( ,sigata 7is7 82 & he is say+ to ! *iefs ( ! city ( ,ammia 7,amyun71 #8,!y h sla9 y\r *ief & y h done l u1 & y h rebell$1 & y obey$ 8 ord]1 & !y w puni% y z m5 ( blood4' ,& ,i am ill at ease4 ,lo6 n[ ,abda%]ah s5ds = soldi]s4 ,i h rema9$ alone--!y w be rejoic$ at x1 & !re is ru9 be=e ! city ( ,gebal1 if !re is no great man to ga9 me safety f 8 h&s4 ,& ! *iefs ( ! gov]nm5t are expell$ f ! mid/ ( ! l&s2 & y rel9qui% all ! l&s to ! m5 ( blood1 squ&]+ ! weal? ( all ! l&s2 & !y h torn away sons & daught]s nobly born2 & 7?is7 :ile ! ,k+ is pond]+ ab\t x1 & all ! l&s h f\ght = him4 ,& f :at !y h done to u1 behold n[ ?\ wilt become nak$ to _! de/ructions4 ,& s n[ ,i am exce$+ly afraid4 ,behold n[ !re is no great man :o w9s me salvation f _! h&s4 ,z birds t are 9 ! mid/ ( ! sn>es ?is place has rema9$4 ,i myself am 9 ! city ( ,gebal4 ,:y is !re ?is ov]?r[ ( ?y l&8 ,n[ ,i s5d 7compla9t87 to ! palace 7or great city7 & y w n he> u4 ,n[ ?is 7is7 my message4 ,amanabba is ) !e1 ask him3 he has fl$17#bgg7 & he w %[ ! evils t are aga9/ me4 ,let ! ,k+ he> 8 s]vant's message2 & he %all e/abli% 8 s]vant's life1 & 8 s]vant %all live1 & %all def5d ! 444 ) him40 ,! rema9d] ( ! lett] is brok54 ,x asks = advice & in=mation1 & = consid]ation ( ! memorial4 ,ribadda's lett]s increase 9 pa!tic eloqu5ce z ! great cata/rophe approa*es4 #ef ,b41 a mu*-brok5 lett]4 ,!y are advanc+ to take ,gebal4 ,money has be5 giv5 to a c]ta9 *ief :o has turn$ aga9/ ,ribadda4 #fb ,b41 a m]e fragm5t4 ,! enemy are advanc+ on ,gebal ) ! int5tion ( tak+ x4 #fc ,b4--,?is also is mu* brok54 ,x ref]s to ,yapaaddu1 to ! ,k+'s ,paka receiv+ ord]s1 & to ! rul]s1 & conta9s ! /atem5t1 8,!y h cut (f two ( my %ips1 ) my sons 7or m57 & all t 0 m9e40 #hj ,b4 beg9s ) ! usual salutation1 & cont9ues3 8,does ! ,k+ my ,"l "k8 ,behold ! city ( ,gebal has ga!r$1 %e has ga!r$ ^? fai?ful to ! ,k+1 & v mighty 0 ! battle ( ! m5 ( blood aga9/ me1 & !re is no re/ ?r\gh ! city ( ,simyra4 7,defeat has n befall587 ! m5 ( blood1 ?r\gh ! ,k+'s ,paka 7*ief71 :om !y ca/ out f ! city ( ,simyra4 ,! *ief city is tr\bl$4 ,n[ ,pakha7mnata71 ! ,k+'s ,paka1 :o 707 9 ! city ( ,simyra1 has s5t a message--he has fail$4 ,sixty m9as 7mana77#bgh7 x is t !y are ask+ ! city ( ,gebal1 f my unhappy l&4 ,! battle 0 wag$ v mightily aga9/ u1 & ! ,k+ is n def5d$ by 8 =tress40 #ha ,b4--8,to ,rabzabi7#bgi7 444 ?us ,ribadda ?y son40 ,! lett] is mu* brok54 ,he ref]s to money1 & asks him to compla9 to ! ,k+4 ,he says he is afraid t ! freem5 are n 7fai?ful87 to ! ,k+'s gov]nor1 if ! brok5 portion may be s und]/ood4 #hb ,b4--8,to ,ribadda my son ?us by lett] 7says7 ,k+ ,rabzabi ?y fa!r4 ,may our ,gods prosp] !e1 prosp] ?y =tress4 ,let him ask to "k4 ,! sons ( our ,"l h spok5 accord+ly4 ,!y h spok5 ( ! /rife ( ! *iefs ( ! city ( ,simyra4 7,he has vanqui%$ my fe>s87 ( be+ made to p]i% by ! city ( ,simyra1 ( our p]i%+ by ^! *iefs2 & lo6 !y h allott$ decrees1 !y are creat+ a memorial4 ,h ,i n be5 b5t ^u ! decrees8 & decrees ( ! ,k+ h foll[$4 ,& unless !y h de/roy$ ev]y?+1 ! ,k+ makes sure to %[ !m _! ma/]4 ,= ! ,k+ is impos+ decrees4 ,! decrees ( ! ,k+ are say+3 #8,:y d ye make a wa/e l& to ^? :o are s]vants ( ! ,k+8 ,i %all despat* m54 ,i %all s5d a g>rison = ! *ief city4' ,i am s5d+ ! ,k+'s 444 to y 444 soldi]s 444 9 444 ,a ga!r+ !y are mak+ ( all40 ,9 spite ( 8 fa!r's zeal\s assi/ance 9 ,egypt1 ?is favorable int5tion came too late4 #gf ,b4--8,f ,riibiddi z a lett] to ! ,k+ my ,"l3 b5ea? ! feet ( my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,behold my ,"l's message f ?is 7remnant873 f ! l&s ( ! despis$1 & f ! *ief city ( fugitives1 !y h w&]$4 ,to g = u1 accord+ly ,i h ord]$ my %ips to g out f %ore 7or wall74 ,lo6 ,aziru has f\ght ) me4 ,& all ! *iefs ( ! gov]nm5t ga!r$1 h>d5+ _! he>ts4 ,i h ga!r$ to u _! %ips2 & z !y g to u 9 ha/e _! abodes are des]t$1 :i* are subject 7to7 ?is ,amorite race2 & !y h be5 sudd5ly de/roy$4 ,i am *os5 *ief ( ! *iefs ( ! gov]nm5t4 ,to me accord+ly !y h subject$ ev]y?+2 & !y h remov$--on acc\nt ( ! success ( ! *iefs ( my enemies--! silv] f ! palaces1 & all else1 on acc\nt ( 8 de/ructions4 ,b ! ,k+ %all ord] soldi]s = !m1 & n[ ,i %all s5d to my ,"l = soldi]s2 & soldi]s ( g>rison d n ?\ 4440 ,! lett] is mu* brok5 "h4 ,x ref]s to ! son ( ,abda%]ah1 & to ! *ief city ( ! ,giblites1 to 8 mess5g]1 & to !re be+ no news ( soldi]s com+4 8,y w n 7ev57 glance at u 444 & despat* him4 ,! lean soldi]s are gr[l+4 #8,:5 7is7 ! ,k+ to fe$ ?is city8 & he ?9ks evil ( h]4' ,spe$ y\r *ief to 444 h]4 ,:y is he n ord]$ f ! palace1 be+ said t soldi]s 7are to be7 s5t8 ,!y h de/roy$ u1 & !y ravage ! l&s 444 ,i cause to be s5t repeat$ly2 a message is n return$ u = me4 ,!y h seiz$ all ! l&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & my ,"l has said t !y are to rep5t4 ,b n[ behold ! soldi]s ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites h trampl$ d[n our papyrus47#bhj7 ,! *ief city ( ,gebal 7has7 no food4 ,b c\nsel ! city 444 & accord+ly ,i w li/54 ,o ,k+6 = ! ,misi 7,delta7 m5--all ( !m1 y ord]$ ( me pres5ts ( ! royal gold1 because ( ! sons ( ,abda%]ah2 & :5 y ord]$ me !y 7 subject+ ! sons ( ,abda%]ah to ! ,k+2 & s n[ x is lawful40 #he ,b4--,?is is a li/ ( v>i\s articles1 ) a brok5 "n1 app>5tly 7,rib7adda's1 at ! top1 includ+ p]haps ei!r pres5ts or 8 own prop]ty s5t to ,egypt4 ,! tablet is mu* injur$4 ,x appe>s to m5tion preci\s /ones & articles ( gold1 & includes male & female slaves4 ,yazimi1 8! s]vant ( ,god10 ) ,abdaddu1 is m5tion$ ne> ! end4 #ga ,b4--8,ribadda 444 to ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 at ! feet 444 sev5 times & sev5 times7#bha7 444 ,i s5d & ,i repeat 7! message71 & y li/5 n !reto 444 ,! ,k+ my ,"l %all he> ! message1 & x expla9s to ! ,paur 7magnate7 444 to ! ,lords ( ! ,palace1 because 9 va9 ! soldi]s ( g>rison h ha/$ to him4 ,& y w rememb] my 444 ,lo6 x is n grant$ to my sons to take root = me1 z ! prophets h p]ceiv$ ( old2 & ! race ( ! foes 7w7 rema94 ,i be+ ask$ am go+ to ^? :o are free1 to ,khamu my son1 & to my y\ng] bro!r1 :o h bo? left ! city ( ,gebal4 ,!re 0 good-=tune = ! sons ( ,abda%]ah1 z to ! subjugation ( ! capital city2 behold my bro!r has comm&$1 he w5t out z my envoy4 ,x is no use3 ! soldi]s ( ! g>rison fail$ ) him2 & !y h defeat$ me2 & s ! evil is done2 & !y make me flee f ! city3 x is n def5d$ f ! p[] ( ! enemy4 ,n[ ,i say d n prev5t a desc5t to ! ,l&s ( ,egypt1 & a settlem5t4 ,& y w help me v mu*4 ,my great m5 cons5t2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l w consid]4 ,lo6 ! ,gods ( ,gebal 7be ) him7 & y w help me v mu*2 & #8,x is well' !y h said3 good are my wi%es to ! ,gods4 ,s n[ ,i %all n come d[n to ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,b n[ my son1 a s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ,i am s5d+ to ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ! ,k+ %all he> ! desire ( 8 fai?ful s]vant1 & appo9t u ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati74 ,& reque/ 7has be5 made7 to ! ,k+ ( ,babeli 7,babylon17#bhb7 an ally ( ,egypt72 b he 444 no soldi]s ( 8 ho/ 444 9 h] mid/4444 ,egyptian soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 to come to h]4 ,behold ! entanglem5t ( ! *iefs fri5dly to my 7?rone87 9 ! mid/ ( ! city4 ,a son ( "o ( ! *iefs is a fri5d 9 h] mid/4 ,! ,egyptian soldi]s are /rong2 & !y h he>d ( ^? :o are rea*+ h]2 & ! city has rema9$ to ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l kn[s t x is aga9/ him t !y h 7cri$ w>874 ,n[ ,i am go+ to a t[n 7t7 ,i def5d = my ,"l1 det]m9$ 9 he>t1 be=e ! ,k+ my ,"l1 t ! *ief city %all n be giv5 to ! sons ( ,abda%]ah4 ,s my bro!r has f\ght him3 ! city is /ubborn aga9/ ! sons ( ,abda%]ah4 ,he is n able to leave ! t[n17#bhc7 :5 !re is pl5ty ( silv] & gold 9 h] mid/ 9 ! ,temple ( ,gods1 pl5ty ( ev]y?+ if !y take h]4 ,o ,k+ my ,"l :at is done to 8 s]vant by !m is done4 ,b appo9t ! t[n ( ,buruzizi7#bhd7 = my dwell+4 ,lo6 ,khamu my son 7sets =?87 ! reque/ 9 ! pres5ce4 ,behold6 ?is dwell+ ( ! *ief city--! t[n ( ,buruzizi--! sons ( ,abda%]ah h be5 afraid to smite4 ,lo6 ,khamu my son is go+ to ! pres5ce3 = ! sons ( ,abda%]ah h prick$ aga9/ me1 & none rema9s to m\rn1 ,o ,k+1 = me4 ,& ,i m\rn to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,behold ! city ( ,gebal is a city truly l our eye3 !re is pl5ty ( all t is royal 9 h] mid/3 ! s]vants ( ! *ief city 7 at peace1 ! *iefs 7 our well-wi%]s be=e "t :5 ! ,k+'s voice 0 = all4 ,x is ! *ief city ( ! l& !y h wa/$ = me--& is none ( 84 ,w n ?is desire prevail ) ! ,k+8 ,behold ?y s]vant1 my son1 ,i am despat*+ to ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & !re %all be ord]$ him protection ( ! ,k+ by soldi]s 444 y w come m>*+ to u4 ,= ! ,k+ my ,"l w protect me4 ,& re/ore ?\ me to ! *ief city1 & to my h\se z ( old4 ,o ,k+ my ,"l 444 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 9 h] mid/2 & 444 ! city f 7%ame87 444 z 444 ,khamu 444 till 444 %all he> 444 _! s]vant 444 to h] mid/ 444 ! soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & y w /r5g!n ! soldi]s ( ?is place spe$ily 444 ! *ief city1 z ,i tru/2 & y w m>* to ! city 444 ,lo6 :at he is say+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ _c x be done8 ,o ,k+ my ,"l 444 ! *ief city ( a neighbor 7,gur72 & :i* has be5 laid l[ to ! dem&s ( ^? t hate ! same 444 x is n j to see :at is done to ! l&s 444 ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & %e tru/s ! ,k+ my ,"l40 ,?is seems to be ! la/ ( ,ribadda's fifty lett]s4 ,!re is no m5tion ( any return to ,gebal1 or ( victory ov] ! ,amorites4 ,we d n "k t he got safe to ,buruzizi1 b c only hope he did4 ,x 0 too late :5 8 fa!r obta9$ promise ( aid4 ,s en]getic a writ] w\ld probably h writt5 aga9 if he _h be5 alive to d s4 ,! ,amorite lett]s _h bl9d$ ! eyes ( ,am5ophis s long t _! position 0 secur$4 ,z we %all see also1 !re 7 o!r appeals f e "p ( ! c\ntry4 ,,sub&i',s ,,lett]s ,if ,sub&i be ! ,zab&i ( ,ribadda's lett] 7#ea ,b471 ! foll[+ also belong to ! ,phnician-,amorite w>3 #ch ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun1 ! ,sun f heav51 ?us says ,sub&i ?y s]vant1 ! capta9 ( ?y horse3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ! ,sun f heav51 sev5 times & sev5 times is made to b[ bo? ! he>t & also ! body4 ,i he> all ! messages ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ! ,sun f heav51 & n[ ,i %all gu>d ! l& ( ! ,k+ t is ) me1 & 444 ,i he> 444 exce$+ mu*40 #ci ,b4 ,m4 is an almo/ id5tical lett] f ! same writ]4 #dj ,b4 ,m4--,! salutation by ,sub&i is ! same4 ,! lett] is brok54 ,he speaks ( a message f ! ,k+1 & ( fight+4 ,he speaks ( assi/+ ! ,k+'s s]vant & ! =tresses1 & m5tions ! arrival ( ! ,k+ z expect$1 & ! ,kau ,mas4 ,^! latt] words are evid5tly ,egyptian1 ,kau mean+ 8m50 & ,masa 8infantry40 #aaf ,b4--,! same salutation4 ,x is a %ort lett] ackn[l$g+ ! receipt ( a lett]1 & ends by speak+ ( m5 ( blood1 & t ! 8,k+ kn[s ab\t 8 cities40 #aag ,b4--,! same salutation3 8,! ,k+ my ,"l1 ! ,sun f heav51 has s5t ,khanni to me40 ,x is injur$1 b seems to ref] to 8an hundr$ ox5 & ?irty wom54 ,= ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ! ,sun f heav51 has in/ruct$40 #aah ,b4--,a simil> salutation4 ,he w def5d ! ,k+'s l&4 87,ask87 ! great man if we h n li/5$ to ! ,k+'s ,paka3 n[ he has be5 li/5$ to exce$+ mu*--! ,paka ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ,son ( ! ,sun f heav540 #abj ,b41 a %ort lett] f ,sub&i1 m]ely say+ t he has receiv$ ! ,k+'s message47#bhe7 ,nor!rn ,pale/9e ,,lett]s ,,f ,,beirut ,no4 #bf ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god1 to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us ,ammunira1 *ief ( ! city ( ,burutu1 ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god--! ,k+ my ,"l--sev5 & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,i he> ! messages ( 444 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god--! rul] ( my life1 & !y h drawn ! he>t ( ?y s]vant1 & ! du/ ( ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun & my ,god--! ,k+ my ,"l--exce$+ mu*4 ,suffici5t is ! ord] ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god1 = 8 s]vant & ! du/ ( 8 feet4 ,behold ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun has s5t to 8 s]vant1 & ! du/ ( 8 feet1 #8,spe$ to ! pres5ce ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ ?y ,"l4' ,i li/5 exce$+ mu*1 & n[ ,i h sp$1 ) my horses1 & ) my *>iots1 & ) all :o m>* ) ! s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 to meet ! ,egyptian soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& art n ?\ confid5t ( ! ev5t8 ,! brea/ ( ! enemies ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god %all be tr\bl$4 ,& %all n ! eyes ( ?y s]vant behold ?is1 ?r\gh ! ma/]y ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god1 ! ,k+ my ,"l1 %all see4 ,?\ increase/ ! favors ( ?y s]vant4 ,n[ z to ! s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ! foot/ool ( 8 feet1 n[ let him =tify ! city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun--! rul] ( my life1 & h] g>d5s 7t is to say ! mulb]ries717#bhf7 till ! eyes behold ! ,egyptian soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & 444 ! s]vant ( ! ,k+ ,i proclaim0 7or pr$ict74 #bg ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ 444 my ,"l ?us says ,ammunira ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,i he> ! message ( ! lett]1 & :at is !reby comm&$ to me ,o ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& ,i he> 7! precept87 ( ! message ( ! scribe ( my ,"l1 & my he>t is eag]1 & my eyes are enlight5$ exce$+ly4 ,n[ ,i h wat*$ mu*1 & h caus$ ! city ( ,burutu to be =tifi$ = ! ,k+ my ,"l1 until ! com+ ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,z to ! *ief ( ! city ( ,gebal :o is 9 tr\ble toge!r ) me1 n[ !y def5d him till !re %all be c\nsel ( ! ,k+ to 8 s]vant4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l is %[n ! grief ( "o's bro!r1 :i* tr\bles u bo?4 ,f ! city ( ,gebal1 lo6 ! sons ( ,ribaadda :o is 9 tr\ble ) me1 are subject$ to *iefs :o are s9n]s to ! ,k+1 :o 7are7 f ! l& ( ! ,amorites4 ,n[ ,i h caus$ !m to ha/e ) my horses & ) my *>iots & ) all :o are ) me1 to meet ! soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 & sev5 times ,i b[40 ,ammunira 0 ,ribadda's fri5d 7see #af ,b4 ,m471 & 8 lett] agrees ) ,ribadda's3 cle>ly1 !re=e1 ! seizure ( ,ribadda's sons comes hi/orically be=e ! loss ( ,beirt1 ,me>ah1 & ,sidon 7#ed ,b41 #ge ,b474 ,,lett] ,,f ,,sidon #ij ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun--! ,k+ my ,"l7#bhg7--;by lett] ?us ,zimridi1 ! ,gov]nor ( ! city ( ,sidon 7,ziduna73 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun--! ,k+ my ,"l--sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,does n ! ,k+ my ,"l "k8 ,lo6 ! city ( ,sidon has ga!r$4 ,i am ga!r+1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 all :o are fai?ful to my h&s 7p[]74 ,& lo6 ,i he> ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,behold1 he causes x to be s5t to 8 s]vant1 & my he>t rejoices1 & my head is rais$1 & my eyes are enlight5$2 my e>s he> ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & "k ,o ,k+ ,i h proclaim$ 9 pres5ce ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ,i h proclaim$ all1 z ! ,k+ my ,"l has spok52 & "k ,o ,k+ my ,"l lo6 mighty has be5 ! battle aga9/ me3 all 444 :o are fai?ful to ! ,k+ 9 444 x has come to pass1 & ! *iefs 444 sons1 & are fai?ful to ! ,k+ 444 & h] *ief :o goes out 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+'s ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati74 ,! greate/ ( ! =tresses des]ts to ! enemies3 :i* has gone well = ! m5 ( blood1 & !y are ga9+ !m f my h&s1 & my de/ruction is be=e me4 ,o ,k+ my ,"l z said ! *iefs :o are my foes h done40 ,f ! lett]s ( ! ,k+ ( ,tyre :i* foll[ 7#ii ,b4 & #bh-ca ,b4 ,m47 we see t ,zimridi 0 a weak rul]4 ,8 own lett] agrees ) "o f ,ribadda 7#ed ,b47 z %[+ t ,sidon fell by trea*]y1 n by w>4 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,tyre ,^! appe> to beg9 e>ly1 be=e ! appe>ance ( ,aziru1 & %[ t ! rivalry ( ,tyre & ,sidon 0 ( e>ly orig94 ,none ( ! lett]s m5tion ,tyre except ^? writt5 by h] ,k+4 #ii ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ?us 7says7 ,abimelec7#bhh7 ?y s]vant3 sev5 & sev5 7times7 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 7,i b[74 ,! ,k+ my ,"l s5ds 7to ask7 if ,i h f9i%$ :at is do+ ) me4 ,i pres5t to ! ,k+ my ,"l #ajj ornam5ts 7or #8cr[ns1' p]haps #8%ekels'--tacilal72 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l give 8 c\nt5ance to 8 s]vant1 & let him give ! city ,huzu7#bhi7 to 8 s]vant--a f\nta9 to supply wat] = 8 dr9k+3 let ! ,k+ my ,"l grant 7a *ief a subject877#bij7 to gu>d 8 t[n2 & let me plead1 & let ! face ( ! ,k+ my ,"l reg>d my explanation be=e ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,z said behold let ! ,k+ my ,"l confide 9 me to def5d 8 city4 ,lo6 ! ,k+ ( ! city ( ,sidon is tak+ ! p :o are my subjects--a *ief :o is my inf]ior 7or foe74 ,let ! ,k+ give 8 c\nt5ance to 8 s]vant1 & let him ord] 8 ,paka 7*ief71 & let him give ! city ( ,huzu = wat]s to 8 s]vant1 to take trees = our use = ! dwell+s4 ,lo6 he has made w>3 no?+ is left4 ,9 va9 h !y ?re%$ corn if ! ,k+ ( ,sidon despoils ! ,k+'s l&4 ,! ,k+ ( ! city ( ,khazura 7,hazor77#bia7 is leav+ 8 city1 & goes out ) m5 ( blood4 ,let ! ,k+ %[ _! bord]s to ! ho/ile 7or inf]ior7 *iefs4 ,! ,k+'s l& is vex$ by m5 ( blood4 ,let ! ,k+ s5d 8 ,paka 7*ief7 :o is 9 our l&40 #bi ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 my ,god1 my ,sun ?us 7says7 ,abimelec ?y s]vant3 sev5 & sev5 7times7 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ,i b[4 ,i 7am7 ! du/ b5ea? ! %oes ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ma/]--! ,sun-,god :o comes =? 9 pres5ce ( ! _w f day to day1 z ! manife/ation ( ! ,sun-,god 8 graci\s fa!r3 :o gives life by 8 good ^w1 & gives light to :at is obscure3 :o frees all l&s f diss5sions by j rule ( a free c\ntry2 :o gives ?is 8 compassion f heav51 l ! ,god ,adonis1 & causes all l&s to re/ ?r\gh 8 m]cy4 ,?is is ! message ( a s]vant to 8 ,"l4 ,lo6 ,i he> ! graci\s mess5g] ( ! ,k+ :o rea*es 8 s]vant1 & ! good utt]ance :i* comes f ! h&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l = 8 s]vant2 & ! utt]ance x makes cle>1 s9ce ! arrival ( ! mess5g] ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,does n he make x cle>8--! utt]ance is cle>4 ,! l&s ( my fa!rs behold x records4 ,lo6 ! utt]ance ( ! ,k+ comes to me1 & ,i rejoice exce$+ly & 7my he>t has ris587 f day to day because ! l& is n 444 ,behold ,i he>d ! graci\s mess5g] f my ,"l1 & all my l& has be5 afraid z to my ,"l's c\nt5ance4 ,lo6 ,i he>d ! good utt]ance2 & ! graci\s mess5g] :o rea*es me1 behold he said1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 t ! region 7is7 to be e/abli%$ by ! pres5ce ( _m soldi]s2 & ! s]vant says = 8 ,"l t my pla9 is my l& ov] aga9/ my highl&s1 ov] aga9/ ! pla9 ( my cities4 ,he has borne ! ord] ( ! ,k+ my ,"l li/5+ to ! ,k+ 8 ,"l1 & has s]v$ him 79 8 integrity871 & ! ,sun-,god he has proclaim$ be=e him2 & he makes cle> ! good utt]ance f ! h&s ( 8 ,"l1 & does he n li/5 to ! ord] ( 8 ,"l8 ,! portion ( 8 t[n 8 ,"l has divid$4 ,8 ^w none %all ov]?r[ 9 all ! l&s =ev]4 ,behold 7?is is7 ! duty t he he>d f 8 ,"l4 ,8 city w re/1 w re/ f ov]?r[+ 8 utt]ance = all "t4 ,?\ art ! ,sun-,god :om he has proclaim$ be=e him2 & ! decision :i* %all set at re/ is la/+ = "o4 ,& because %e judges t ! ,k+ my ,"l is j our l& obeys--! l& t ,i am giv54 ,?is ,abimelec says to ! ,sun-,god4 ,my ,"l ,i am giv5 :at appe>s be=e ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& n[ ! city ,z>bitu7#bib7;is to be gu>d$ by ! city ( ,tyre 7,tsuru7 = ! ,k+ my ,"l40 #ca ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ ! ,sun 444 ?us says ,abimel7ec7 444 sev5 times & sev5 times at ! feet 444 ,i am ! du/ f 444 bel[ 444 & ! ,k+ ! ,sun =ev] 444 ,! ,k+ spoke to 8 s]vant 7&7 to 8 s]vant my comrade3 he has grant$ t ext5sion be giv51 & z to wat]s = 78 s]vant's7 dr9k+ ,& !y did n z ! ,k+ my ,"l has said2 & we arrive at no fulfilm5t4 ,& let ! ,k+ c\nsel 8 s]vant my comrade4 ,he has grant$ t ! wat]s be giv51 because ( ! abundance !re to dr9k4 ,my ,"l ! ,k+1 behold1 !re is no "o to t5d my trees1 no "o 7to t5d7 my wat]s1 no "o to make 444 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l "k40 ,! next l9es are mu* brok51 & ! lett] !n cont9ues3 8444 ,z ! ,k+ has said4 ,& let ! ,k+ assign to 8 s]vant & to ! city ( ,tyre 7,tsuru7 ! city t my comrade has giv51 & :at ! ord] lays d[n on ! side ( ! ,k+ = 8 s]vant1 :i* ! ,k+ made an ord] 7less ?an a ye> ago874 ,! ,k+ is ! et]nal ,sun-,god1 & to 8 fai?ful s]vant ! ,k+ my ,"l %all 444 = gu>dians ( ! t[n t my comrade has grant$4 ,my reque/s z to ?is t[n 444 ,moreov]1 my ,"l 444 soldi]s aga9/ me 444 to my desire 444 ,k+ 444 ,lo6 8 he>t is evil 444 ,k+ my ,"l2 & he turns away f my wi%2 & ,o ,k+ my ,"l 7?\ kn[e/ ! he>ts ( all ^? 9 ! l&871 & let ! ,k+ give 8 c\nt5ance to 8 s]vant2 & to ! city ( ,tyre ! t[n t my comrade has grant$ 7is7 to be giv5 444 wat]s = 7irrigation874 ,moreov]1 my ,"l 444 ,let ! ,k+ ask 8 ,paka4 ,lo6 ! *ief ( ! city ( ,z>7epta7 has foll[$ ! city ( ,simyra 7)7 a %ip4 ,i am m>*+1 & ! *ief ( ! city ( ,sidon m>*es out2 & z = me he has m>*$ ) all 444 & let ! ,k+ c\nsel 8 s]vant 4440 #cj ,b4 ,m4--,abimelec beg9s ) 8 ord9>y salutation4 8,?us f> ,i def5d ! ,k+'s city :i* he confides to my h&s v mu*4 ,my int5tion 7has be57 to walk 9 sight ( ! face ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & n to take by =ce f ! h&s ( ,zimridi ( ! city ( ,sidon4 ,lo6 ,i he> me t he w /rive1 & has made w> ) me4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l s5d d[n to me 444 *iefs = gu>ds ( ! city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & let me /rive 7or plead7 = ! dwell+s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ) ^? :o deceive 8 graci\s c\nt5ance4 ,i set my face to 7enc\rage87 ! region ( ^? :o are peaceful ) ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l ask 8 ,paka 7*ief74 ,lo6 ,i set my face 7or1 confirm my int5tion7 =ev]1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l4 ,n[ a mess5g] ,i am despat*+ to 444 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & 444 ! ,k+ my ,"l ! mess5g] 444 444 8 lett] 444 & may x be ! means ( 444 ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 7t7 he sets 8 face 444 =ev] to 444 ! face ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,8 s]vant w n let slip 444 f 787 h&s 444 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l give 8 c\nt5ance 444 & 7he7 %all 444 wat]s = ! draw+ 444 & woods = 8 s]vant4444 ,"k ,o ,k+ my ,"l behold !y are pluck+ ! fruit t we left4 ,!re are no wat]s & no woods = u4 ,n[ ,elis>u ! mess5g] to ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l has ha/$1 & ,i h made bold to pres5t five preci\s ?+s ( copp]1 ?is agate1 "o ?rone ( gold4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l s5ds to me 7say+7 #8,s5d to me all y he> f ! l& ( ,canaan' 7,c9a'ana74 ,! ,k+ ( ,danuna7#bic7 has be5 de/roy$1 & 8 bro!r is rul+ aft] him1 & 8 l& has brok5 out1 & !y h seiz$ ! ,k+ ( ! t[n ( ,hug>it17#bid7 & mighty is ! slaught] t foll[s him4 ,he is /rong1 & none are sav$ f him1 nor any f ! *iefs ( ! army ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites4 ,! pr\d ,edagama7#bie7 ( ! city ,ciidzi 7,kade% on ,orontes1 ! capital ( ! ,s\!rn ,hittites1 n[ ,kades7 & ,aziru h f\ght--!y h f\ght ) ,neboyapiza2 !y h come to ! regions ( ,zimridi4 ,lo6 he ga!rs %ips ( soldi]s aga9/ me f ! =tresses ( ,aziru4 ,& lo6 !y h griev\sly oppos$ my ,"l's subjects1 & all w break out4 ,let ! ,k+ give c\nt5ance to 8 s]vant1 & let him leap =? to g out a conqu]or0 7or 8to ! region074 #bh ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god ?us 7says7 ,abimelec ?y s]vant2 sev5 & sev5 7times7 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ,i b[4 ,i am ! du/ b5ea? ! feet4 ,consid] me ,o ,k+ my ,"l4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l 7is7 l ! ,sun2 l ! air god 7or ,adonis7 9 heav5 art ?\4 ,let ! ,k+ advise 8 s]vant3 ! ,k+ my ,"l confides 9 me4 ,i wat* ! city ( ,tyre ! h&maid ( ! ,k+4 ,& ,i s5d a ha/y lett] to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & no ord] does he return to me4 ,i am ! ,paka7#bif7 7*ief7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ,i h dilig5tly foll[$ :at 0 ord]$4 ,b z to our sil5ce to ! ,k+ my ,"l let ! ,k+ be assur$4 ,z a subject ,i gu>d 8 city4 ,& let me plead 7or /rive7 be=e ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & let him see 8 face4 ,:o %all pres]ve "o born a subject8 ,lo !re has gone =? no comm& f ! h&s ( ! ,k+ 8 ,"l2 & he may n "k :5 ! ,k+ s5ds to 8 s]vant4 ,he may nev] "k4 ,z = me 4440 ,! lett] is "h too brok5 to read consecutively4 ,x ref]s to ! 8we/10 & app>5tly to 8burn+10 to ,aziru1 & to someone1 p]haps a k+'s mess5g]1 call$ ,khabi4 ,! lett] becomes readable on ! back ( ! tablet4 8444 by ,elis>u ! mess5g] x is confirm$ t ! city ( ,simyra is ,aziru's4 ,& is n ! ,k+ n\ri%$ by 8 city ( ,tyre1 by 8 c\ntry8 ,lo6 if ,i %all be de/roy$ ! ,k+ is de/roy$4 ,b ?us 8 =tress has be5 wa/$1 & !re has be5 great fe>1 & all ! l&s h fe>$2 = he has n walk$ aft] 7i4e41 obey$7 ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,o ,k+ "k3 desolation has rema9$ ) me--) ! ,paka 9 ! city ( ,tyre4 ,zimridi is gone to ! city ,irib47#big7 ,he has escap$ f slav]y2 & !re is no wat] or wood = u2 & alas6 !re is none rema9+ to /& up = me4 ,! *ief is helpless4 ,& let ! ,k+ my ,"l advise 8 s]vant by a lett] he s5ds to me1 :om y ?us he>4 ,& ,zimrida ( ! city ( ,sidon has s5t to ! ,k+1 & ,aziru is a man s9ful aga9/ ! ,k+1 & ! *iefs ( ! city ,arda 7,arvad7 de/roy me17#bih7 & 7ev]y?+ is alt]$87 ?r\gh _! ravages2 & !y w ga!r _! %ips1 _! *>iots1 _! foot soldi]s1 to seize ! city ( ,tyre ! ,k+'s h&maid4 ,%e has be5 v con/ant to ! ,k+'s h&1 & ! city ( ,tyre has be5 cru%$ by !m4 ,7 !y n viol5t 9 tak+ ! city ( ,simyra8 ,!y took f ! h&s ( ,zimrida him :o bore ! ,k+'s ord] to ,aziru2 & ,i s5t a lett] to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & he returns me n an ord] = 8 s]vant4 ,!y h f\ght 7= a long "t87 aga9/ me4 ,!re are no wat]s7#bii7 & no trees4 ,let !re be ord]$ a lett] = 8 s]vant1 & let me plead1 & let me see 8 face1 & ! ,k+ 444 to 8 s]vant1 & to 8 city1 & n 444 8 city & 8 l&4 ,:y d !y 444 ! ,k+ our ,"l f ! l&1 & 444 & he has kn[n t ,i honor ! ,k+'s p[]1 :o 444 no 444 to my lett]--a subject be=e ! ,k+ my ,sun1 my ,"l2 & let ! ,k+ answ] 8 s]vant40 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,ac*o #ic ,b4--,surata1 *ief ( ,acca1 s5ds ! usual =mula ( complim5t1 & cont9ues3 8,:at *ief is !re :o :5 ! ,k+ 8 ,"l s5ds to him w n he>8 ,z ?is is s5t out by desire ( ! ,sun-,god f heav51 s n[ x is promis$ him40 #cb ,b4 ,m41 a %ort lett] f ,zitatna1 ( ,ac*o1 m]ely says t he b[s sev5 times & sev5 times at ! ,k+'s feet4 #id ,b41 ano!r %ort lett] by ! same1 /ates t he li/5s to ! ,k+'s wi%es4 #ie ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my 444 ! ,sun f heav5 ?us says ,zatatna *ief ( ! city ( ,acca1 ?y s]vant1 ! ,k+'s s]vant1 & ! du/ at ! feet trampl$ "u ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l--! ,sun-,god f heav53 sev5 times & sev5 times he b[s bo? he>t & body4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l %all he> ! message ( 8 s]vant2 ! woman my wife 444 ,he has left f 444 ,neboyapiza 444 ) ,suta 444 ( ! ,k+1 9 ! city ( ,acca 444 to say any?+ 444 him4 ,%e has urg$ 7t7 soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l %all g out ) h] f ! city ,magid 444 ,no ^w is m5tion$ z to him or explanation be=e me2 & n[ we two are s5d+4 ,my reason 7is7 to assure h]--,ziza ! woman my wife--z to ,neboyapiza1 & %e has n slept because ( him4 ,behold ! city ( ,acca l ! city ( ,makdani7#cjj7 7is7 ) ! ,l& ( ,egypt1 & ! ,k+ w n refuse 444 & w s5d 444 be=e me1 & is x n t ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 8 ,paka1 & let him emp[] him40 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,hazor #dh ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us says ,ieba5u 7,jab97 *ief ( ! city ,khazura 7,hazor7 ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ,i b[1 :o behold am "o ( ! fai?ful s]vants ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & all ^? :o gu>d ! city ( ,hazor7#cja7 ) h] =tresses belong+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & let him expect ?is4 ,let him recall to ! ,k+ my ,"l all t ! city ,hazor--?y city1 & ?y s]vant is made to suff]40 #dg ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us 7says7 ! ,k+ ( ! city ( ,hazor3 ,i b[ at ! feet ( my ,"l4 ,lo6 ,i am gu>d+ ! =tresses belong+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 until ! arrival ( my ,"l my ,god2 & lo6 ,i he> all ^! messages1 & ,i am dep>t+ ,o ,sun-,god my ,god 444 & ,i am be+ br\ght l[3 ! 444 t !y h tak5 is increas$1 & ! ,gods h nodd$ to 8 revolt ov] me1 & n[ ,i am caus+ all to be despat*$ till ! com+ ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,behold ?is1 lo6 !y come 444 y\r envoy 444 v mu* 444 my ,"l 444 safety 444 ! city ( ,hazor 444 :5 ! l& 444 & all 444 ,lo 444 ,moreov] behold 444 & my place 444 ) soldi]s40 ,un=tunately ,k+ ,jab9 does n m5tion ! nationality ( ! enemy4 ,f ! ,tyre lett]s he seems to h be5 an enemy ( ! ,phnicians1 be+ p]haps on ! side ( ,aziru2 b ! date ( ! pres5t lett]s is n fix$ by any ref]5ce to p]sons m5tion$ 9 ! o!r lett]s4 ,x is q possible t ! ,hebrews1 & n ! ,hittites1 7 8 foes1 s9ce ! ,hebrew conque/ took place 9 ! lifetime ( ,yankhamu & ,suta1 :o are notic$ 9 ! nor!rn lett]s also4 ,if he 0 a fri5d ( ,aziru's1 ! enemy1 ?\gh enemies ( ,egypt1 c\ld n well h be5 ,hittites or ,amorites2 & ! "n ( ! ,k+ is t ( ,jo%ua's enemy1 ,jab9 ( ,hazor4 ,x is cle> t ! ,egyptians1 ?\gh expect$1 7 n 9 ,hazor at ! "t4 ,! k+s ( ,hazor rul$ l[] ,galilee1 :]e !y _h a =ce ( *>iots a c5tury lat]4 ,9 ,jo%ua's "t 7,jo%4 xi47 !re 7 also _m *>iots 9 & ne> ,hazor4 ,x is rem>kable t none ( ! lett]s f ,tell ,am>na ref] to c5tral ,pale/9e4 ,!re is no m5tion ( any t[n 9 l[] ,galilee or 9 ,sam>ia1 except ,zabuba & ,megiddo4 ,taana*1 ,%e*em1 ,jezreel1 ,do?an1 ,be!l1 & o!r su* places are unnotic$1 z well z ,he%bon1 ,m$eba1 ,rabba?-,ammon1 ,ramo? ,gilead1 & o!r places 9 ,moab & ,gilead4 ,! ,egyptians probably _h no /ations 9 ^! wild m\nta9s1 :]e _! *>iots c\ld n pass4 ,! ,egyptian travell] m5tions no t[n betwe5 ,megiddo & ,joppa 9 ! "t ( ,rameses ,,ii1 & no t[ns 9 ! regions ( ,sam>ia or ,gilead or ,moab occur 9 ! li/ ( places tak5 by ,?o?mes ,,iii2 nor 7 !re any /ations 9 ! ,hebron m\nta9s47#cjb7 ,on ! o!r h&1 _m places 9 ,%>on & ,phili/ia1 & 9 ! l[] hills to ! ea/1 & 9 ! ,negeb hills s\? ( ,hebron1 7 conqu]$ by ! la/-m5tion$ k+1 & are aga9 m5tion$ by ! travell] ( ! "t ( ,rameses ,,ii1 & ^! occur 9 ! pres5t lett]s4 ,we are ?us at once transport$ to ! s\? ( ! c\ntry4 ,s\!rn ,pale/9e ,,lett]s ,,f ,,joppa ,no4 #eg ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,"l ( ,ho/s1 by lett] ?us 7says7 ,yabitiri 7,abia?>87 ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,"l ( ,ho/s4 ,sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,z ?\ see/ ,i am among ! fai?ful s]vants ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,i am array+4 ,b if ,i am array+ has n he be5 furi\s8 & ,i am array+ be=e ! ,k+2 & he has be5 furi\s4 ,%all ! brick 7lett]7 hide x "u deceptions8 ,b ,i w n conceal "u deep say+s 7emiki7 to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& ! ,k+ my ,"l %all ask ,yankhamu 8 ,paka4 ,lo6 ,i am a w>rior1 & ,i am ca/+ d[n ! rebellion1 ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 & ,i am s5d+ out f ! pass belong+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& let ! ,k+ my ,"l ask 8 ,paka 7#8head man'74 ,lo6 ,i am def5d+ ! pass 7or great gate7 ( ! city ( ',azati 7,gaza7 & ! passage ( ! city ( ,yapu 7,joppa71 & ,i myself & ! soldi]s 7bitati7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l h m>*$ to ! l&s4 ,i myself 7am7 ) !m1 & n[1 & lo6 n[1 ,i myself 7am7 ) !m4 ,! yoke ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 7is7 on my neck & ,i w be> x40 #ga ,b4 ,m4--,! usual salutation f a s]vant ( ! ,k+1 ^: "n is brok51 b reads ,mus 444 ni4 8,i he> ! messages ( ! ,k+ my ,"l :i* he s5ds to 8 s]vant1 he>+ :at is spok5 by ?y *ief 7,ka71 & 7x is7 #8,/r5g!n ?\ ! =tresses ( ! ,k+ ?y ,"l :i* are ) !e4' ,n[ !y h m9d$ ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l to me1 & ! ,k+ my ,"l le>ns ( 8 s]vant4 ,n[ ,biia ! son ( ! woman ,gulata7#cjc7 0 my 444 ( my bre?r5 :om ,i am despat*+ to g d[n f ! city ,yapu 7,joppa71 & to be ! def5d]s ( ! mess5g]s return+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & n[ ,biia is ! son ( ,gulata1 he took !m2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l %all le>n ?is message ( 8 s]vant4 ,?us s9ce ! ,k+ my ,"l said to me1 #8,make him leave ?y city1 on ! appe>ance ( ,biia4' ,he also inde$ is made to leave2 & bo? g1 & inde$ bo? are s5t d[n ,o ,k+ my ,"l day & night till !y rea* ! place40 ,joppa is n m5tion$ 9 ! hi/ory ( ,jo%ua's w>s 9 ! s\?1 b ! 8bord] be=e 7ea/ (7 ,japho0 is notic$ 9 ! lat] topographical *>t] 7,jo%4 xix4 #df74 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,ascalon #abi ,b4--8,to ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l ,dagantacala7#cjd7 ?y s]vant speaks4 ,sev5 times & sev5 times at ! feet ( ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l ,i b[4 ,& n[ behold ,dagantacala is ?y s]vant ,o ,great ,k+ my ,"l4 ,he he>s c>efully ! message ( ! ,great ,k+ 8 ,"l 444 l my fa!rs1 7&7 :at my fa!rs h n done = ! ,great ,k+ ,i h done = ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l says to me1 #8,li/5 ?\ = u to ! head man 7,ka7 ?y gov]nor4'7#cje7 ,i he> ?is c>efully z to ! *ief gov]nor1 & ! rul] kn[s x40 #gd ,b4 ,m4--,?is beg9s ) ! same salutation f ,dagantacala1 & cont9ues3 8,r$eem me f ! /rong foes1 f ! h&s ( m5 ( blood4 ,! *iefs are hid+ & ! *iefs are fly+1 & r$eem ?\ me ,o ,great ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& ! son ( a dog has 444 ,b ?\ 7art7 ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l4 ,come d[n r$eem me1 & ,i %all rejoice because ( ! ,great ,k+ my ,"l40 #aah ,b4--,f ,yadaya ( ,ascalon1 a capta9 ( ! horse ( ! 8,k+--! ,sun f ,heav540 ,! usual salutation is mu* brok54 ,! lett] cont9ues3 8,n[ ,i %all def5d ! places ( ! ,k+ t are ) me4 ,! /rong *iefs :o are n foes ( ! ,law 7or ?rone7 h *]i%$ greatly ! ,k+'s ,paka4 ,n[ bo? !y & ,i li/5 to him v exce$+ly--to ! ,paka ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,son ( ! ,sun f ! heav5s40 #aai ,b4--,f ! same ,yadaya1 *ief ( ! city ( ,ascalon1 ) ! usual salutation4 ,he is a capta9 ( ! horse & ! du/ ( ! ,k+'s feet4 ,he cont9ues3 8,! tru/y adh]5t--! *ief ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 :o is s5t by ! ,k+ my ,"l--! ,sun f heav5--to me1 ,i li/5 exce$+ mu* to 8 messages2 n[ ,i w def5d ! ,k+'s l& :i* is ) me40 #aba ,b4--,f ! same writ]1 ) ! same salutations4 8,n[ ! ,k+'s l& :i* is ) me is def5d$1 & all t ! ,k+ has s5t to me !y he>4 ,! decree is v p[]ful4 ,:o am ,i b a dog1 & %all su* a "o n li/5 to ! message ( ! ,k+ 8 ,"l1 ! ,son ( ! ,sun80 #abb ,b4--,f ,yadia1 ! capta9 ( ! horse1 ) ! usual salutation2 x cont9ues3 8,n[ !y gu>d 444 my4 ,may ! ,gods ( ! ,k+ my ,"l grant to all 8 l&s n to be conf\nd$4 ,i he> ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l to 8 ,paka4 ,lo6 )\t re/+ he has caus$ ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l to be def5d$2 & n[ e/abli% ,o ,k+ my ,"l "o :o is 9 favor 9 ! sight ( ! ,paka ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 :o is mighty 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,he w "w ) joy to 444 :atev] is 7proclaim$87 by desire ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,n[ he w wat* ! l& c>efully40 #ed ,b4 ,m4--,f ! same ,yadaya1 capta9 ( ! horse1 ) ! usual salutation2 x cont9ues3 8,n[ 7!y wat* = a message87 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,son ( ! ,sun4 ,& n[ ,i am s5d+ dr9k1 oil1 %eep1 ox51 bea/s1 to meet ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 ) all = ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,:o am ,i--a dog1 & %all su* a "o n he> ! messages ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,son ( ! ,sun80 #ec ,b4 ,m4--,! same salutation f ,yadaya1 capta9 ( horse & 8du/ ( ! ,k+'s feet40 8,n[ !y gu>d ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ! ,k+'s *ief city1 z has ask$ ! ,k+ my ,"l--! ,sun f ,heav54 ,behold :at ! ,k+ my ,"l has said to 8 s]vant--to take arms3 ,i am n[ s5d+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?irty b&s to c>ry weapons4 ,moreov]1 :o am ,i b a dog1 & %all su* a "o n he> ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,sun f ,heav58 ! ,sun--,son ( ! ,sun :om y adore40 #eb ,b4 ,m4 is v simil> to #ed ,b4 ,m4 ,yadia wat*es ! l& & ! city1 & is a dog unwor?y to he> ! ,k+'s message2 he s5ds dr9k 7be]1 accord+ to "o value ( ! sign--& ! ,egyptians drank be]77#cjf7 & ox51 & bea/s1 & 7beans871 & all t ! ,k+ requires = ! soldi]s4 ,x is to be rem>k$ t ,ascalon 0 n among ! cities t ,jo%ua took1 b we le>n t ! region submitt$ to ! ,hebrews 7,b4 #ajc7 & ,ascalon 0 lo/ be=e #acfj ,b4,c4 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,makk$ah ,^! lett]s appe> to be e>ly4 ,!y h be5 suppos$ to come f ,megiddo1 b ! topography 7#aaa ,b4 & #gb ,b4 ,m47 _c be reconcil$ ) ! latt]1 & appli$ exactly to ! =m] t[n 7n[ ,el ,mughr72 9 addition to :i* ,megiddo appe>s z ,makdani 9 ! lett] f ,ac*o 7#ie ,b474 #aac ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 & my ,sun by lett] ?us 7says7 ,biridi a fai?ful s]vant1 t ,i b[ at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun & my ,god1 sev5 times & sev5 times4 ,i h he>d 7lit]ally1 ! s]vant has he>d7 ! messages ( ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun1 & n[ !y gu>d ! city ( ,makidah1 ! *ief city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l40 ,! text is brok51 b seems to read probably 8)\t re/1 & is set "r 444 )\t re/ !y wat* ) *>iots1 & !y gu>d ) *>iots ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 f ^? :o d injury4 ,& n[ behold a battle ( *iefs 9 7or f7 ! l& 7bel[ ,mizpah8747#cjg7 ,! ,k+ is my ,"l = 8 l&40 #aad ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun by lett] ?us 7says7 ,biridia1 ,*ief ( ! city ,makidda1 a fai?ful s]vant ( ! ,k+4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun sev5 times & sev5 times pro/rat$4 ,i h be5 ob$i5t !n1 zeal\s = ! ,k+ 444 ?irty ox5 444 !y h ga!r$1 & ,i 7too7 to fight40 #aae ,b4--,biridia s5ds ! usual salutation )\t m5tion+ 8 city4 ,! text is r worn & brok51 b may be read z foll[s3 8,let ! ,k+ my ,"l "k ?is4 ,lo6 s9ce ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 h gone d[n 7or away7 ,labaya makes w> aga9/ me & 7)\t cause87 com+ angrily & 7)\t cause874 ,!reupon ! entrance 7( gate7 has be5 clos$ ?r\gh ! appe>ance ( ,labaya4 ,behold le>n ?is1 & !re are no m5 ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s ) u4 ,s n[ x is desir$ to see !m s5t into ! city ( ,magiid7da7 & let ! ,k+ see accord+ly :e!r 7x is to be7 done4 ,let n ,labaya seize ! city4 ,if !re is no ^w ! city w op5 its gates4 7,= two ye>s87 he rebels2 & w n ! ,k+ grant ?is also--*iefs ( 8 gu>d z def5d]s ( 8 *ief city4 ,let n ,labaya take h]1 ?\gh ^? :o h fl$ f ,labaya h fail$ 9 ?is4 ,moreov] ^? :o disgrac$ ! city ,ma 444 are sla940 #aab ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun ?us ,labaya ?y s]vant1 & ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,i h he>d ! message :i* ! ,k+ s5t to me2 & :o am ,i8 & ! ,k+ w afflict 8 c\ntry be=e me4 7,i swe>87 ,i am myself a fai?ful s]vant1 & ,i h n s9n$1 & ,i h n murmur$ at my tribute1 & ,i h n murmur$ at ! wi%es ( my fri5ds 7or subjects74 ,lo6 ?is prov9ce my de/roy]s eat up1 & ,i h _h no food4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l 7says7 x is my fault4 ,once m he makes x my fault4 ,lo6 ,i /rive ) ! city ,gez] 7,gazri77#cjh7 & ,i compla9 ( ! "y m54 ,! ,k+ "o he>s w m>*4 ,i re/ra9$ ! b& ( ,milcilu & my b& desir\s to fight4 ,! qu>rel ( ,milcilu aga9/ me is rel9qui%$2 z to ,b5 ,za*>iah ! ,k+ has s5t n to attack4 ,lo6 ,b5 ,za*>iah ) m5 ( blood 0 kn[n to u to m>*1 & ,i m>*$1 & we are conqu]+ him4 ,he gives up ,abukasu4 ,once m he has made peace4 ,! ,k+ has s5t to my b& 7say+7 #8,i ord] peace4' ,i am desir\s ( peace1 s9ce ! ,k+ has s5t to me4 ,/ay ?y sword1 pond] 9 ?y he>t1 & is ! peace holl[4 ,nay1 ! ,k+'s messages h be5 done40 #ei ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l & my ,sun & my ,god ?us ,yasdata a fai?ful s]vant to ! ,k+1 & 7he is7 du/ ( ! ,k+'s feet4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l & ,sun & my ,god sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l "k ?is4 ,lo6 all :atsoev] ?+s ! ,k+ my ,"l judges = 8 s]vant 444 him 444 ! *iefs ( ! city ( ,tabu7#cji7 h sla9 a hundr$ ( my ox51 & !y h wa/$ me4 ,& ) ,biridia ,i h caus$ 7m57 to g =?4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l "k ?is z to 8 s]vant40 ,?is lett] %[s t ! writ] liv$ ne> ,biridia1 :o 0 attack$ by ,labaya1 & t ! ,hebron hills 7 inhabit$ by m>aud]s4 #gb ,b4 ,m4--8,lo6 a lett] z to de/ruction ( my bre?r5 because ( :at ! ,gods ( ! ,k+ our ,"l h done4 ,& ! p ( ,labaya are conqu]$2 & s we h ord]$ ,khaia7#caj7 t ?is be borne by him to ! ,k+ our ,"l4 ,& a 7company87 ( my horse 0 plac$1 & ! p are s5t out aft] him1 & he rides ) ,yasdata also till ,i come4 ,& he is gone away to smite him1 & n[ ,yasdata is ?y s]vant1 & he /rives mightily ) me 9 battle array1 & has n he 444 ! rule ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & let !re be 444 to ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 & ,zurata is /opp+ ! way ( ,labaya f ! city ,makidda4 ,& he ask$ me to ga!r %ips--my fleet1 & x w g /raight to in=m ! ,k+2 & ,zurata m>*es on him & h9d]s him2 f ! city ( ',anana :i* is 84 ,zurata is damm+ ! m>%es4 ,!y h contriv$ a /oppage ( ! head 7wat]s7 f 8 dr9k+4 ,behold :at ?us ,i h done = ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,lo6 possession is possible = me1 b x is difficult4 ,my bre?r5 7h become few87 b ,zurata delays ,labaya1 & ,zurata h9d]s ,addumemur f !m4 ,& does n ! ,k+ my ,"l "k ?is80 ,?is lett] 7confirm$ by #aed ,b47 %[s t a t[n ne> ! sea1 n l ,megiddo1 inl&1 is int5d$4 ,labaya _h app>5tly tak5 ,makk$ah f ,biridia1 :o _h be5 afraid ( x 7#aae ,b474 ,! writ] ( ! pres5t lett] 0 probably ,biridia & he 0 p]haps blockad+ ! prov9ce by sea on ! we/1 :ile ,yasdata1 :o 0 on ! ea/ 7:i* agrees ) #ei ,b4 ,m471 block$ up ! /ream ne> ',anana4 ,?is site w\ld be ! ,enam ( ! ,bible 7,jo%4 xv4 #cd71 :i* is ?us fix$ at ! ru9 ( ,kefr ',a91 by ! num]\s head spr+s :i* fe$ ! riv] ,rubn1 :i* passes close to ,makk$ah on ! s\?4 ,! m>%es "h betwe5 ! hills w\ld easily be damm$1 & ! wat] supply ( ,makk$ah 7el ,mughr7 s cut (f4 ,makk$ah is close to ! only /ream ( p]5nial wat] s\? ( ,joppa1 & /&s high on a cliff1 n f> f ! sea4 ,x is 9 ! c5tre ( ! prov9ce1 ! b\nd>ies ( :i* ,labaya's sons describe 7#aed ,b474 #adi ,b4--87,to !7 ,k+ my ,"l ?us 7says7 ,addu7urbilu7 ?y s]vant at ! feet ( my ,"l ,i b[--to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& "k ?\1 behold ,i h rais$ my 444 :at ,i desire z to ,milcilu4 ,lo6 my *iefs are go+ aga9/ 8 s]vants4 ,z to ,takanu a *ief w m>* out to subject 8 s]vants = me47#caa7 ,& ,i h requit$ to ?is slave :at !y did to u40 ,! lett] !n becomes brok51 b ref]s to ,milcilu1 :o 0 ! ,k+ ( ,gez]4 ,takanu 7or ,tagi7 is m5tion$ aga9 9 connection ) ,givti 7,b4 #aii74 #fa ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ 7my ma/]87 by lett] ?us 7says7 ,labaya ?y s]vant4 ,i b[ at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,lo6 a message z to me4 ,/rong 7 ! *iefs :o h tak5 ! city4 ,z :5 a snake coils r\nd "o1 ! *iefs1 by fight+1 h tak5 ! city4 ,!y hurt ! innoc5t1 & outrage ! orphan4 ,! *ief man is ) me4 ,!y h tak5 ! city 7& he receives su/5ance874 ,my de/roy]s exult 9 ! face ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,he is left l ! ant ^: home is de/roy$4 ,y 7w be displeas$871 b ,i h ext5d$ to ! h& ( h] *ief t :i* is ask$ ( him3 l me he is ru9$ & un=tunate2 & ?is same tak+ ( my city _h be5 /opp$ if y _h spok5 aga9/ x4 ,?is wick$ness 7or fooli%ness7 y caus$1 & ?\ ha/ de/roy$ ?y city4 ,!y h desir$ to ?rottle 7or p]secute7 u--! *iefs :o h tak5 ! city f him4 ,x is ! city ( my fa!rs also 7t7 !y p]secute40 #aed ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us 7says7 ,addurbilu ?y s]vant1 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l w "k ! hate :i* is desir$ by ! son ( ! s9ful *ief :o hat$ me--! second son ( ,labaya4 ,8 face is e/rang$4 ,i =esee e/rangem5t ( ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,he has plott$ z plott$ 7aga9/ me87 ! *ief :o 0 8 fa!r2 & ! ,k+ my ,"l %all "k x4 ,lo6 he has built a =t 444 aga9/ me4 ,! second son ( ,labaya 7says7 #8,:y has a va9 papyrus7#cab7 tak5 f u ! l[l&s ( ! ,gitties8 444 ?y ,"l1 ,o city ( ^? :o besieg$ ! *ief our fa!r4' ,z ,i am say+ speaks to u ! second son ( ,labaya4 ,he has made w> = me ) ! *iefs ( ! ,l& ( ,g9a 7caus+ a *ief our fri5d to be sla9874 ,& :5 7!re 07 a battle he has n be5 conf\nd$1 & ! fight 0 great1 b he has made x 8 dwell+1 b]eav+ me 9 ! sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l3 = he has made w> 9 444 ( ,g9a 7)87 ! s]vants ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& truly alone ( ! *iefs exce$+ /rong 7is7 ,biruyapiza47#cac7 7,& ?\ %alt he>87 :at is said z to him40 ,! text becomes brok51 b /ill ref]s to ! do+s ( ! second son ( ,labaya1 & cont9ues ) an important passage on ! back ( ! tablet3 8,& z ,i say speaks to u ! second son ( ,labaya :o is mak+ w>4 #8,z to our possessions f ! ,k+ ?y ,"l1 lo6 ?is is ! b\nd>y3 ov] aga9/ ! city ( ,sunasu & ov] aga9/ ! city ,burku & ov] aga9/ ! city ,kh>abu4 ,& behold ! b\nd>y ( ! dwell+ ( my race4 ,s x 0 def9$ by our ,"l2 & x includes ! city ( ,giti ,rimuna 7,ga? ,rimmon74 ,& ! ,k+ ?y ,"l is 7break+ ! bond ( our444874' ,& ,i answ]$ him4 ,x is kn[n t he deprives me ( x 9 sight ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,because ( 8 mak+ w>s ) ! ,k+ my ,"l--my ,k+ my ,"l--,i & my bre?r5 h gone d[n z y he>d ( u by me4 ,& did n ! mess5g] ( ,milcilu speak to him be=e ! face ( ! second son ( ,labaya8 ,x 0 made complete4 ,i =esee e/rangem5t ( ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,!y di/urb a peaceful region1 & 9 va9 ,i repeat ! lett] ab\t me4 ,! gu>d ( my ,"l 444 to g d[n1 & ! ,k+ my ,"l %all he> :at ! message says40 ,?is lett] settles ! site ( ,ga? ,rimmon 7! full "n ( ,ga?1 s call$ z /&+ on a height7--n[ ,tell es ,sfi4 ,! l& ( ,g9a 0 ne> ! pres5t ,umm ,jna--probably ,engannim ( ,judah 7,jo%4 xv4 #cd7--;9 ! l[ hills ab\t six miles to ! nor!a/4 ,sunasu is ,sanas91 a ru9 9 ! hills ea/ ( ! ,valley ( ,elah4 ,burka is ,burkah1 9 ! pla9 nor!a/ ( ,a%dod4 ,kh>abu is el ,khurab1 a village ea/ ( ,jaffa1 & j nor? ( ! ,valley ( ,jaffa4 ,ga? /ood ov] ! ,valley ( ,elah1 & ,burka close to ! same4 ,! prov9ce ext5d$ f ! hills ( ,hebron to ! sea1 & f ! ,valley ( ,elah to ! ,valley ( ,jaffa2 & j 9 ! middle ( ?is prov9ce 0 ,makk$ah4 #aaa ,b41 a fragm5t ( a lett] f ,biridia4 ,he is a fai?ful s]vant1 & s5ds ! usual salutation4 ,he has he>d ( 7peace871 & he is m>*+4 ,! son ( ,labaya is notic$1 & !re is a ref]5ce to gold4 ,biridia has already appe>$ z "o ( ! enemies ( ,labaya4 #gc ,b4 ,m4--,?is seems to come f ! same region on acc\nt ( its topography4 ,! lett] is injur$ at ! top1 & probably n address$ to ! ,k+ himself4 8,i say ! dog is m>*+ 444 f _! ravages aga9/ me4 ,n[ behold f 7be+ loos$87 444 f ! wa/+s aga9/ 444 ,lo6 consid] ?\ ?yself my *ief cities4 ,mighty aga9/ me 444 he has made 444 to ! city ,macdalim47#cad7 ,& soldi]s ( ! city ,cuuzbe7#cae7 h de/roy$ ea/ ( me4 ,& n[ !re is no comm&] to lead me =? f _! h&s4 ,moreov]1 ,abbikha 7or ,abb9ebo7 smites my we/]n region4 ,!y h s9n$ aga9/ me & all ! passes he m>*es aga9/ 444 ,abbikha4440 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,gez] #fc ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun by lett] ?us 7says7 ,milcili ?y s]vant ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,i he> :at ! ,k+ my ,"l has s5t to me1 & ! ,k+ my ,"l despat*es ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 to 8 s]vants1 & ! ,k+ my ,"l despat*es 7!m7 to dwell z gu>ds4 ,x is apportion$ = my honor40 #ajh ,b41 ) ! same salutation1 is brok54 ,x appe>s to ref] to despat*+ six females1 five *iefs1 sons ( 444 & five tru/y *iefs l$ to ! ,k+47#caf7 #aji ,b4--,beg9s ) ! same salutation z ! prec$+1 & cont9ues3 8,! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun to me be+ br\ght1 n[ 8 comm& !y h done = ! ,k+ my ,"l--! ,sun f heav52 & truly ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun kn[s1 t peaceful is ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l :i* is ) me40 #aaj ,b4--,beg9s ) ! same salutation1 & cont9ues3 8,! ,k+ my ,"l %all "k4 ,behold mighty is ! w> aga9/ me1 & aga9/ ,surdat27#cag7 b ! ,k+ my ,"l %all pluck 8 l& f ! h&s ( m5 ( blood4 ,s9ce !re are none1 ! ,k+ my ,"l %all despat* *>iots to m>* to u 444 y w re/ra9 our slaves = u 444 ,yankhamu 8 s]vant4440 ,?is may ref] to ! submission ( ,gez] to ! ,hebrews m5tion$ 9 a lett] f ,j]usalem 7,b4 #ajc74 #fb ,b4 ,m4--,beg9s ) ! same salutation z ! prec$+1 & cont9ues3 8,"k ,o ,k+ my ,"l ! dem&s made to me by ,yankhamu s9ce my go+ =? f be=e ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,lo6 he 444 let him take f my h&s4 ,& !y say to me 7give u87 ?y wife & ?y sons4 ,& does ! ,k+ "k ?is8 ,& does ! ,k+ my ,"l dem& despat* ( *>iots1 & t ,i %all g to 8 pres5ce8 ,nay6 ,let x be br\ght to no?+ by !e40 #gj ,b4 ,m41 if n f ,gez]1 mu/ come f ne> t t[n4 ,x is writt5 by ,takanu1 :o is m5tion$ 9 connection ) ,milcilu 7#adi ,b47 9 a lett] f ne> ,makk$ah1 :i* 0 ! next great t[n to ,gez] on ! s\?4 8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us 7says7 ,takanu7#cah7 ?y s]vant3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,lo6 ,i am ! ,k+'s s]vant1 & ! gu>d ( ! :ole ( my roads 0 9 ! h&s ( my p1 b !y are n[ )\t refuge3 !y h n come up to gu>d my roads = ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & ask ! *iefs ?y ,t>kas17#cai7 if !y are n n[ )\t refuge = my p4 ,moreov]1 behold u4 ,my eyes are t[>d !e :5 ,i besee* ! ,god ( heav53 = we are ca/ f ! l&1 & h be5 ne$y4 ,we h lack$ at ?y h&1 & behold ?is n[1 ! gu>d t gu>ds my roads is 9 ! h&s ( a *ief :o hates me because ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & ! ,k+ my ,"l %all in/ruct2 behold s5d d[n a ho/ & x %all wat*40 ,?\gh ! date is d\btful1 )9 limits1 ?is lett] probably ref]s to ! dep>ture ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s m5tion$ 9 ! ,j]usalem lett]s4 #aee ,b4--,a mu*-damag$ lett]4 ,! "n ( ! writ] is lo/4 ,he s5ds ! usual salutation1 & speaks ( a lett]3 ( transgression & s92 & m5tions ! city ,gazri 7,gez]74 ,he speaks ( ! go+ d[n ( ! k+ 7or ca/+ d[n71 & ( ! ,paka4 7,see note47 #ej ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun1 ! ,sun f ! heav5s1 ?us 7says7 ,yapa'a7#cbj7 ! *ief ( ! city ( ,gazri 7,gez]7 ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet1 a *ief capta9 ( ?y horse4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l--! ,sun f ! heav5s1 sev5 times & sev5 times b[ inde$ bo? ?is he>t & ?is body2 & :atev] ! ,k+ my ,"l says to me ,i li/5 to exce$+ mu*4 ,i am ! ,k+'s s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,& ! ,k+ my ,"l %all le>n4 ,behold ! *ief ( my bre?r52 fell[s =eign to me also /rive = ! city ( ,mu7ra7'azi27#cba7 & ! deliv]y ( ! same is ! dem& ( m5 ( blood2 & n[ behold :at has aris5 aga9/ me1 & c\nsel z to ?y l&4 ,let ! ,k+ s5d to ! *ief :o is 8 fri5d aga9/ "o 7:o is a foe8740 #di ,b4 ,m4--,aft] ! same salutation f ,yapa'a1 *ief ( ,gez]1 ma/] ( ! horse1 ! lett] cont9ues3 8,i he> ! message ( ! mess5g] ( ! ,k+ my ,"l exce$+ mu*4 ,& let ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ! ,sun f heav51 c\nsel 8 s]vant z to 8 l&4 ,n[ /rong is ! *ief ( ! m5 ( blood aga9/ u2 & s5d ?\ to de/roy him ,o ,k+ my ,"l = me2 & w n ! ,k+ re/ore f ! h& ( ! *ief ( bloody ones8 ,we are n q made an end ( by ! *ief ( ! bloody ones40 #ea ,b4 ,m4--,) ! usual salutation f ,yapa'a1 ! lett] cont9ues3 8,:atev] ! ,k+ my ,"l says to me ,i li/5 to him exce$+ly4 ,x is graci\s4 ,b z ,i fe> :at %all befall1 help ?\ my region f ! p[] ( ! p ( ! des]t l&s4 ,& n[ ,i he> t ! ,pauri 7*iefs2 see ! ,j]usalem lett] ,b4 #ajc7 ( ! ,k+ ga!r a multitude2 & x suffices = me4 ,& !y h enl>g$ my he>t v mu*40 ,f ^! lett]s we ga!r t !re _h be5 a )drawal ( ! ,egyptian troops ab\t ! "t :5 ! 8des]t p0 attack$ ,yapa'a4 ,t ^! des]t p 7 ! ,hebrews "u ,jo%ua1 :o 0 ! contempor>y ( ,japhia1 we le>n m cle>ly f ! ,j]usalem lett]s4 ,t ,gez] submitt$ to !m is also %[n by ! same4 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,j]usalem #aje ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 ?us 7says7 ,adoniz$ek7#cbb7 ?y s]vant 444 at ! feet ( my ,"l 444 sev5 times & sev5 times 444 ,behold ,milcilu is n rid f ! sons ( ,labaya1 & f ! sons ( ,arzaya1 z to _! desire ( ! ,k+'s l& = !mselves4 ,a rul+ man :o makes dem& !re(1 :y has he n ask$ x ( ! ,k+8 ,lo6 ,milcilu & ,takanu h desir$ ! do+ !re(4 ,lo6 he has m>*$ to x4 ,n hav+ desir$ to /rive 4440 ,! l[] half ( ! front is "h lo/1 & ! re/ is on ! back4 8,s n[1 fail+ ^? :o 7 *iefs ( ! g>rison ( ! ,k+1 let me fly to ! ,k+47#cbc7 ,truly ,b5 ,piru 7or ,b5 ,c>ru7 has fl$ 8 be+ l$ captive by my de/roy]s1 he goes f ! city ',azati 7,gaza73 let him rem9d ! ,k+ 9 8 pres5ce ( a g>rison to gu>d ! l&4 ,all ! ,k+'s l& is rebelli\s4 ,yagu ,balaam is s5t1 & let ! ,k+'s l& "k f ! ,k+'s scribe 444 ,?us says ,adoniz$ek ?y s]vant 444 ! messages40 #ajb ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l is m\rn+ ?us ?is ,adoniz$ek ?y s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( my ,"l1 ( ! ,k+1 sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,:at %all ,i ask ( ! ,k+ my ,"l8 ,!y h prevail$1 !y h 7tak5 ! =tress ( ,j]i*o7#cbd77 !y :o h ga!r$ aga9/ ! ,k+ ( ,k+s1 :i* ,adoniz$ek has expla9$ to ! ,k+ 8 ,"l4 ,behold1 z to me1 my fa!r is n & my army is n47#cbe7 ,! tribe t has gr\nd me 9 ?is place is v rebelli\s to ! ,k+1 ! same is /ruggl+ ) me = ! h\se ( my fa!r4 ,:y has ! tribe s9n$ aga9/ ! ,k+ my ,"l8 ,behold ,o ,k+ my ,"l arise6 ,i say to ! ,paka 7resid5t7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 #8,:y %\ld y tremble be=e ! *ief ( ! ',abiri7#cbf7 7,hebrews7 & ! rul]s fe> ! end8 ,s n[ !y mu/ s5d f ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4' ,behold ,i say t ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l is ru9$4 ,s n[ !y mu/ s5d to ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l "k ?is2 behold ! ,k+ my ,"l has plac$ a g>rison to /op ! way 444 7,bel'amu or ,yankhamu87 444 ( k+s 444 *iefs ( ! g>rison 444 ! k+ z ma/] to 8 l& 444 z to 8 l& %e has rebell$1 ! 7l&s7 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l--! :ole ( x4 ,ilimelec7#cbg7 cuts (f all ! ,k+'s l&4 ,& let "o w>n ! ,k+ z to 8 l&4 ,i myself speak plead+ ) ! ,k+ my ,"l & 7= once87 let ! ,k+ my ,"l behold ! entreaties4 ,& ! w>s are mighty aga9/ me1 & 7,i am n receiv+ any pl$ge87 f ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& let an ord] return f ! ,k+ 7my ,"l74 ,:e!r w he n ord] *iefs = g>rison8 ,& let him be k9d1 & let ! ,k+ my ,"l reg>d ! entreaties4 ,?is tribe behold ,o ,k+ my ,"l has ris5 up4 ,lo ! ,paka !y h expell$4 ,i say ! l&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l are ru9$4 ,do/ n ?\ he> ?is same ( me8 ,!y h de/roy$ all ! rul]s4 ,!re is no rul] n[ ,o ,k+ my ,"l4 ,let ! ,k+ give 8 c\nt5ance to ! *iefs2 & :e!r %all ! *iefs ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 rema9 at re/8 ,!y h l+]$ ,o ,k+ my ,"l4 ,! l&s are fail+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,! ,hebrew *iefs plund] all ! ,k+'s l&s4 ,s9ce ! *iefs ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 h gone away quitt+ ! l&s ?is ye> ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 & s9ce !re is no *ief ( ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 !re is ru9 to ! l&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,!y h 444 ,o ,k+ my ,"l1 & ,adoniz$ek 7is7 du/ 444 messages 7are ask$87 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 !re is de/ruction by ! foe ( ! l&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l40 ,?is lett]1 l o!rs1 cle>ly indicates a )drawal ( ! ,egyptian troops %ortly be=e ! appe>ance ( ! ,hebrews4 #ajf ,b4--,! salutation is brok51 b is ! same z be=e--f ,adoniz$ek4 ,! text cont9ues3 8444 :i* h done = me ,milcilu1 & ,su>data7#cbh7 = ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,!y h hir$ soldi]s ( ! city ( ,gez]1 soldi]s ( ! city ,givti7#cbi7 & soldi]s ( ! city ,kielti47#ccj7 ,!y h gone out to 7or seiz$7 ! city ( ,rubute47#cca7 ,! ,k+'s l& rebels to ! *iefs ( ! ,hebrews1 & n[ aga9/ ?is capital city ,u-ru-sa-lim 7,j]usalem7 ! city call$ ,be? ,baala?17#ccb7 a neighbor ( ! city ( ! ,k+--has rebell$1 to delay ! *iefs ( ! city ( ,kielti4 ,let ! ,k+ he> z to ,adoniz$ek2 & w n he ord] ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati71 & %all n ! ,k+'s l& turn to ! ,k+8 ,& because !re are no ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 ! ,k+'s l& has rebell$ to ! *iefs ( ! tribe ( ! ,hebrews4 ,!y h dem&$ to dwell 9 ! same ) me4 ,!y h gone out aga9/ 7or seiz$7 ,milcilu 444 & ! city4444 ,& let ! ,k+ d ju/ice to 7or purify7 8 l&40 #ajd ,b4--,! same salutation f ,adoniz$ek4 ,he cont9ues3 8,lo6 ! ,k+ my ,"l has e/abli%$ 8 law f ! 7ris+87 ( ! ,sun to ! go+ d[n ( ! ,sun4 ,he is a flatt]] :o deceives z to me4 ,lo6 am n ,i a rul] myself1 a man alli$ to ! ,k+ my ,"l8 ,lo6 ,i myself am a good *ief ( ! ,k+1 & ,i h s5t tribute to ! ,k+4 ,!re is no *ief to jo9 me1 & my fri5ds 7or army7 fail2 !y h be5 fight+ = ! ,k+ mightily4 ,i rema9 444 9 ?is ,be? ,amilla7#ccc7 444 f be=e me ?irte5 444 ,i am giv+ t5 slaves 444 ,suuta ! ,k+'s ,paka 7resid5t7 takes *>ge f be=e me ( tw5ty-"o slave wom54 ,tw5ty *iefs :o rema9 tru/y to my h& ,suuta has l$ away to ! ,k+ my ,"l17#ccd7 :i* ! ,k+ advises to 8 c\ntry4 ,! :ole ( ! ,k+'s c\ntry1 :i* is seiz$ f me1 is ru9$4 ,!y h f\ght aga9/ me z f> z ! l&s ( ,se]i 7,seir77#cce7 z f> z ! city ,givti ,kirmil 7,gibeah ( ,c>mel8747#ccf7 ,!y h b&$ toge!r aga9/ all ! *iefs ( ! gov]nm5ts1 & !y h f\ght ) me4 ,behold ,i1 ! *ief ( ! lords 7or ( ! ,amorites71 am break+ to pieces17#ccg7 & ! ,k+ my ,"l does n reg>d entreaties1 :ile !y h f\ght aga9/ me 7unceas+ly874 ,behold array ,o mighty ,k+ a fleet 9 ! mid/ ( ! sea4 ,?\ %alt m>* to our l&1 ! l& ( ,nahrima & ! l& ( ,cazib1 & behold ^! are =tresses ( ! ,k+47#cch7 ,?\ %alt m>* aga9/ ! *iefta9s ( ! ,hebrew4 ,!re is n a s+le rul] = ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,!y h de/roy$ all4 ,lo ,tuurbazu7#cci7 7is slaught]$844473 9 ! great pass ( ! city ( ,ziluu7#cdj7 !y h b[$ d[n4 ,behold ,zimridi ( ! city ( ,la*i%4 ,! slaves h subject$ him2 !y h done z !y *ose7#cda74444 ,! region ( ,rimmon7#cdb7 lam5ts3 slaught] 7is7 9 ! mid/ 444 ! =t ( ,zilu is ov]?r[n 444 let ! ,k+ take he$ 444 let ! ,k+ give 8 c\nt5ance to4444 ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 to ! l&4444 ,s9ce !re are no ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 9 ?is same ye> de/ruction has de/roy$ ! p ( all ! l&s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,d n !y say to ! face ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 #8,behold ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l has be5 ru9$1 & all ! rul]s h be5 sla91 )9 ?is same ye>4' ,w ! ,k+ n ord] 8 ,paka8 ,& let ! fleet come to me z help]s1 & let !m take c>e ( ! port 7) ! ,k+ comm&+87 444 7to7 ! scribe ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 7lo67 ,adoniz$ek is 8 s]vant1 at 8 feet 7he b[s74 ,translate ! messages n[ to ! ,k+4 ,i am ?y 444 myself40 #ajc ,b4--,! salutation is mu* brok51 b "p ( ! "n ( ,adoniz$ek is left4 ,x !n speaks ( messages1 & cont9ues3 8,let him "k t !y h f\ght all ! l&s t h be5 at peace ) me2 & let me w>n ! ,k+ z to 8 l&4 ,lo6 ! l& ( ! city ( ,gez]1 & ! l& ( ! city ( ,ascalon1 & ! l& ( ! city ( 7,la*i%87 !y h giv5 7or settl$7 = !mselves4 ,corn & oil 7or fruit71 & all ?+s1 ?is race has altoge!r ga!r$4 ,& let me w>n ! ,k+ z to ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati74 ,w n he ord] ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 aga9/ ! *iefs :o h done wrong to ! ,k+ my ,"l8 ,s9ce )9 ?is ye> ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 h gone away1 & quit ! l&s1 ! rul] ( ! ,k+ my ,"l--s9ce !re 7 no ,egyptian soldi]s--7pitati7 is br\ght to naught4 ,yea & ! rul]s ( ! ,k+4444 ,behold ! l& ( ! city ( ,j]usalem47#cdc7 ,no man is my subject4 ,no p is subject to me4 ,8 tribe is array$ 7or prep>$74 ,!y are n subject to me4 ,lo6 my desire is ! same z ! desire ( ,milcilu & ! desire ( ! sons ( ,labaya1 t ! *iefs ( ! ,hebrews be subject to ! ,k+'s l&4 ,lo6 ! ,k+ my ,"l w be j to me1 because ! *iefs are sorc]]s47#cdd7 ,let ! ,k+ ask 8 ,pakas 7or let "o ask ( ! ,k+'s ,pakas74 ,lo he is /rong1 v 7det]m9$87 & 7m57 h fe>$4 ,! s9ful =t 7or camp7 is v arrogant4 ,!y h bur/ =? f _! pa/ure 7or bord]7 & 444 to ! l& ( ! habitation ( ! p 7night874444 ,w n !re be s5t f ! l& 7( ,egypt87 444 7soldi]s873 ?\ %alt come up ) 444 let ! s]vants be def5d$ 444 to !m4 ,! tribe is p\r+ out 444 l&s f ! city ( ,z7calon74 ,let ! ,k+ ask ab\t !m4 ,pl5ty ( corn1 pl5ty ( fruit 7or oil71 pl5ty4444 ,up to ! prov9ce ( my ,"l ,pauru7#cde7 ! ,k+'s ,paka = ! l& ( ! city ( ,j]usalem my foe is rebell+4 ,up to ! *iefs ( ! g>rison ?is *ief has surg$ up4 ,let ! ,k+'s 7foe7 p]i% by ! ,k+ 444 = me my foe 444 revolt$ f me4 ,d n des]t ?is 444 s5d me a *ief ( g>rison--a ,paka ( ! ,k+1 despat*$ to ?is ?y p4 7,! wom587 are despat*$7#cdf7 to ! ,k+ my ,"l 7)7 m5 :o h be5 upright4 ,f\r mess5g]s7#cdg7 444 to g out4 ,! *iefs ( ! =t 7or camp7 are clos+ ! roads ( ! pass 444 ! tribe :o h caus$ ! de/ruction ( ! city ( ,ajalon47#cdh7 ,let ?is be kn[n to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,h n ,i %[n ! p despat*$ a road = ! ,k+1 ?\gh x is n easy87#cdi7 ,lo6 ! ,k+ my ,"l has e/abli%$ 8 law 9 ! l& ( ! city ( ,j]usalem =ev]1 & is n ! des]tion ( ! l&s ( ! city ( ,j]usalem manife/8 ,to ! scribe ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ?is lam5tation ?us 7speaks7 ,adoniz$ek ?y s]vant--! afflict$4 ,translate ! messages well to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,o1 scribe ( ! ,k+ my ,"l 7,i am7 afflict$1 greatly am ,i afflict$4 ,& ?\ %alt p]=m ! desire ( our p be=e ! *iefs ( ! l& ( ,cu%7#cej7 7,casi74 ,truly is n !re slaught] ) u8 ,?\ %alt make x 444 cle> to ! *iefs ( ! l& ( ,cu% 7,casi7 444 mid/ ( my l& ! p to take 444 ! ,k+ to 444 sev5 times & sev5 times 444 my ,"l to me4440 #aii ,b4 appe>s to be f ,adoniz$ek1 & speaks ( ,j]usalem4 ,only ! l[] ?ird ( ! tablet rema9s4 ,! clay is diff]5t to t ( ! prec$+1 & x may h be5 writt5 aft] ! city 0 left4 8,& lo n[6 ! city ( ,j]usalem :5 ^! w5t away f ! l& 707 fai?ful to ! ,k+4 ,lo6 ! city ( ,gaza has rema9$ to ! ,k+4 ,behold ! l& ( ,h>ti ,cirmiel7#cea7 belong+ to ,takanu & ! m5 ( ! city ,givti17#ceb7 !y h b[$ d[n1 go+ away f ! l& quietly4 ,& truly we d s 7or b :e!r d we d s874 ,behold ,labaya67#cec7 & ! l& ,salabimi7#ced7 are inhabit$ by ! ,hebrew *iefs4 ,milcilu has s5t = 7tribute877#cee7 & ! fell[s 7say7 #8,h we n inde$ dwelt 9 7or spoil$87 ?is l&8' ,!y are adjudg+ all t !y desire to ! m5 ( ! city ( ,keilah4 ,& truly we are leav+ ! city ( ,j]usalem4 ,! *iefs ( ! g>rison h left--)\t an ord]--?r\gh ! wa/+s ( ?is fell[ :om ,i fe>4 ,^! m>* to ,addasi47#cef7 ,he has rema9$ 9 8 l& 7or camp7 9 ! city ( ,gaza 444 7wom587 444 to ! l& ( ,egypt4440 ,?is lett] 0 writt5 app>5tly aft] ! defeat ( ,ajalon1 p]haps f ,makk$ah1 :]e ! k+s hid 9 ! cave4 ,x is cle> f ?is correspond5ce t :5 !y fl$1 aft] s5d+ away _! h>ems1 ! int5tion 0 to rea* ,egypt4 ,gaza is n m5tion$ z tak5 by ,jo%ua1 & x 0 "h t !y expect$ to f9d safety4 ,,suy>data',s ,,lett]s ,,f 7,keilah877#ceg7 #fi ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun by lett] ?us 7says7 ,suy>data ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,! message :i* is s5t by ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,sun f heav5 7has come874 ,8 ord] %all be done = ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,sun f heav540 #fg ,b4 ,m4--,is a brok5 lett]4 ,x appe>s to beg9 z foll[s3 8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l ?us 7says7 ?is ,suy>data ?y s]vant3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ?is s\l & ?is body b[4 ,an ann\ncem5t to ! ,k+ my ,"l t ,i am caus+ "o to make to br+ all ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & n[ ?is ,ra7#ceh7 ! ov]se]1 my pr9ce1 has caus$ ! c\ntries ( ! ,k+ my ,"l to be /ripp$4 ,i am s5d+ !m to ! ,k+2 to 7in=m myself87 ( ! ,k+1 ,i am s5d+ to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,let him "k ?is4 ,:o are we 444 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l to ! h&s 444 x is rul$4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[40 #ajj ,b4--8444 to ! ,k+ my ,"l 444 my ,sun 444 lett] ?us 7says7 ,suy>data ?y s]vant1 ! du/ ( ?y feet3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,o ,k+ 7! message87 is despat*$ by me1 z to !re hav+ be5 made a w>4 ,) ! city ( ,cielti 7,keilah7 ,i am w>r+47#cei7 ,my *ief city has ga!r$ & has turn$ to me3 aga9/ :i* has s5t ,adoniz$ek :o is gre$y ( silv]--aga9/ ! *iefs ( ! city ( ,keilah4 ,& !y h m>*$ on me beh9d 7or to ! we/ (7 me4 ,& "k ,o ,k+ my ,"l lo6 he is m>*+--,adoniz$ek--to remove my city f my h&s4 ,let ! ,k+ ask if he is m>*+--?is *ief2 & if !re is "o ox or a bea/ be=e him47#cfj7 ,& ,labaya has des]t$ 8 fai?4 ,! weak 7or ! gate7 he is m>*+ aga9/ we h succor$4 ,b n[ ,labaya is ) ,adoniz$ek4 ,i m>* to a city ( my bre?r54444 ,"k ,o ,k+ z to 8 s]vant4 ,ord] ?\ ?is my desire4 ,& d !y n ga!r8 ,!y h put all to %ame4 ,! news 7is true873 let !re be an ord] ( ! ,k+ = 8 s]vant40 #ajg ,b4--,beg9s ) ! same salutation f ,suy>data4 ,x is mu* injur$1 b ! foll[+ words are cle>3 8,"k ,o ,k+ my ,"l lo6 8 l& has 444 ! city ( ,keilah 444 aga9/ me1 *iefs 444 ! 444 our rul] 444 & truly we 444 aga9/ !m2 & truly we guide ! fri5dly *iefs f ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l40 ,x seems f ?is t ! previ\s lett] br\ght assi/ance to ! writ]4 #fh ,b4 ,m4--,p]haps e>li] ?an ! prec$+2 reads3 8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun ?us 7says7 ,suy>data ?y s]vant3 sev5 & sev5 times ?is s\l & ?is body b[4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l le>n4 ,i am "o 7put to %ame874 ,!re %all be ,egyptian soldi]s 7pitati7 despat*$ ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,i am h>d press$2 & consid] ?\ me 7come out to me87 & ,i %all be e/abli%$ by ! ,k+ my ,"l40 #aja ,b4--,) ! usual salutation is f ,suy>data1 &1 ?\gh brok51 appe>s to read3 8,x is my desire to approa*1 z tak+ refuge ) ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,:o am ,i to reg>d 7be+ se5878 ,let me approa* ! ,k+ my ,"l ) ^! ?+s 7articles7 ( silv]--& ! silv] is pure4 ,o ,k+ my ,"l ,yankhamu 7is7 ?y "r h&2 & ,i am m\rn+ = him1 s9ce1 :olly hav+ gone away1 no ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati7 w come back to me f ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l le>n h[ ?irty temples ( ! gods he has put to %ame--he :o fights aga9/ me4 ,i am left alone4 ,mightily he has f\ght aga9/4444 ,give me re/ ,o ,k+ my ,"l f 8 h&4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l %all s5d ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati74 ,n[ ,yankhamu also has return$ to ! h\se ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,he %all come back--soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ) him4 ,mighty is he :o has f\ght aga9/ ,suy>data & 7m57 fail40 ,! enemy mu/ h be5 ( ano!r race to de/roy ! temples4 ,! lett] is valuable because x %[s t ,yankhamu 0 a contempor>y ( ,suy>data1 :o 0 a contempor>y ) ,adoniz$ek1 = ,yankhamu 0 also contempor>y ) ,aziru1 :o 0 liv+ ab\t tw5ty ye>s aft] ! dea? ( ,?o?mes ,,iv4 ,,lett]s ,,( ,,! ,,lady ,,basma? #acg ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun by lett] ?us 7says7 ! ,lady ^: "n is ,basmatu17#cfa7 ?y h&maid4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun1 sev5 times sev5 times1 ,i b[4 ,"k ,o ,k+ my ,"l behold6 !re has be5 w> 9 ! l&1 & ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l has be5 we>i$ by rebels1 by m5 ( blood4 ,& "k ,o ,k+ z to 8 l&1 & "k my fooli%ness 7or disgrace74 ,behold ! m5 7or *iefs7 ( blood h s5t to ! city ( ,ajalon1 & to ! city ( ,z>'a 7,zorah717#cfb7 & 7?is is7 to %[ t !re is no place ( refuge = ! two sons ( ,milcilu2 & "k ,o ,k+ my ,"l ?is reque/40 #ach ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun by lett] ?us 7says7 ! ,lady ^: "n is ,basmatu1 ?y h&maid1 ! du/ ( ?y feet1 & at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,god my ,sun sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l pluck 8 l& f ! h&s ( ! m5 ( blood4 ,am n ,i tir$ m>*+ to ! t[n ( ,zabuba2 & because ( n re/+ ,o ,k+ my ,"l80 ,!re is only "o place 9 ,pale/9e call$ ,zabuba2 x is ! ,sububa ( ! f\rte5? c5tury1 ! mod]n ,ezbuba1 s\? ( ,taana*1 we/ ( ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon4 ,poor ,basma? _h to g "s sixty miles by road to rea* x f h] home4 ,?is int]e/+ little lett]1 :i* %[s %e 0 n "o ( ! ladies s5t to ,egypt1 ?\gh probably a p]son ( importance1 seems p]haps to indicate t ! c5tral "p ( ! c\ntry1 f :i* no appeals = help occur 9 ! lett]s1 0 undi/urb$4 ,! ,amorite-,hittite league came d[n to ,ba%an & to ,tyre1 b n app>5tly z f> z ,ac*o4 ,! ,hebrews1 on ! o!r h&1 com+ f ,seir1 are said to h gone z f> nor? z ,rimmon & ,%iloh1 b 7 ma9ly fight+ s\?w>d f ,ajalon4 ,betwe5 ! two !atres ( w> lay ! :ole ( ,sam>ia & l[] ,galilee1 9 :i* ,basma? f\nd a refuge4 ,,o!r ,,lett]s ,,f ,,! ,,s\? ,,( ,,pale/9e #acf ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l 7my ,god871 ! ,sun f heav51 by lett] ?us 7says7 ,yamirdagan ?y s]vant3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times sev5 times ,i b[4 ,i he> ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l to me1 & n[ ,i w gu>d ! city ( ! ,k+ my ,"l till ! com+ ( a message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l = me40 ,comp>+ ! "n ) t ( ,dagontacala ( ,ascalon1 x appe>s t ?is writ] 0 probably a ,phili/9e4 #aea ,b4--,a lett] f ! 8,*ief ( ! t[n ,naziba0 to say he goes ) 8 *>iots & horses to meet ! ,k+'s soldi]s4 ,?is place mu/1 !re=e1 h be5 9 or ne> ! pla9s4 ,x may be ! ,nezib ( ! ,bible 7,jo%4 xv4 #dc71 n[ ,beit ,nusb1 eight miles nor?we/ ( ,hebron1 close to ,keilah4 ,! *>iots c\ld easily rea* ?is vic9ity f ! pla91 by ! broad flat highway ( ! ,valley ( ,elah4 #ee ,b4 ,m4--,) ! usual salutation1 ,b5 ,addu1 capta9 ( ! ,k+'s horse1 says3 8,n[ !y wat* ! l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l exce$+ly4 ,& :o am ,i--a dog4444 ,he w he> ! messages ( ! ,k+ my ,"l & ( ! ,ka-pa 7= ,paka87 ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,to 7,sagusi ,khasi87 444 ?us 7says7 ,b5 ,addu3 ,i b[ at ?y feet4 ,all is fail+4 ,s n[ ^? :o are our fri5ds are flee+ to ! ,k+2 w n he despat* 444 ! road4444 ,n[ !y gu>d ! road3 x is cle>$ = !e40 #ef ,b4 ,m4--,! usual salutation f ,b5 ,addu1 ( ! city ( ,pitazza2 cont9ues3 8,n[ !y gu>d ! city1 & l& ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 ! ,sun f heav53 all t ! ,k+ has said !y wat*--! allies4 ,& ! decree ( ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ,bel ,anapa 7,baal ,anubis7 ! ,paka ( ! ,k+ my ,"l has utt]$4 ,! ,k+ my ,"l is mighty z ! ,sun 9 heav54 ,:om ,i b a dog1 & %all su* a "o n m9d ! message ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,sun f heav580 #aec ,b4--,f ! same ,b5 ,addu1 ( ,pitazza1 ) ! usual salutation1 & to ! same effect z ! prec$+1 b too brok5 to read4 ,! only site :i* seems to be sugge/$ by ,pitazza is ! important ru9 ( ,futeis1 s\!a/ ( ,gaza4 ,x is ne> ! road to ,egypt & 9 ! pla9s4 ,! lett]s probably ref] to arrangem5ts = ! flight ( ! k+s ( ,j]usalem & ,gez]1 or ( _! wives4 #gg ,b4 ,m4--,a %ort brok5 lett] by ,satiya1 :o 0 app>5tly *ief ( ! city 7or *ief t[n7 ( ,eni-,saam7si71 :i* is p]haps ,en-,%eme%1 close to ,zorah1 9 ! ,valley ( ,sorek1 n[ ',a9 ,%ems4 ,x is ! ,ir-,%eme% ( ! ,bible 7,jo%4 xix4 #da71 o!rwise ,be?-,%eme% 7,jo%4 xv4 #aj74 ,"h1 aga91 we f9d an ,egyptian /ation 9 an op5 valley1 on "o ( ! ma9 roads to ,j]usalem4 #acc ,b4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us 7says7 ! *ief ( ,kanu ?y s]vant3 at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l sev5 times & sev5 times ,i b[4 ,?\ ?yself ha/ s5t to me1 to mu/] to meet ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati72 & n[ ,i ) my soldi]s & ) my *>iots 7am7 9 sight ( ! soldi]s ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 z f> z ! place y w m>* to40 ,?is t[n _c well be any ( ! ,kanahs ( ,pale/9e1 s9ce ! ^w w\ld !n be 8,kanatu40 ,x is m probably ! important ru9 ,kanya1 close to ,rabba? ( ,judah1 imm$iately we/ ( ! ,valley ( ,elah2 *>iots w\ld be possible 9 ?is vic9ity4 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,unc]ta9 ,,sites #cc ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l by lett] ?us 7says7 ,abd ,i/>7877#cfc7 ! ,k+'s s]vant4 ,at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l ,i b[1 sev5 times at ! feet ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 & sev5 m1 bo? he>t & body4 ,& ?is is to %[ ! ,k+ my ,"l h[ mightily he fights aga9/ me1 & de/roys ! rul]s f ! pres5ce ( ! ,k+ my ,"l2 & ! great ,k+ %all give ord]s = my def5d]s4 ,moreov]1 x s5ds messages to ! ,k+ my ,"l z to me1 & ,i %all he> all ! messages ( ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,i w li/54 ,n[ t5 wom5 7concub9es87 ,i am reta9+40 ,p]haps ^! 7 "s ( ! ladies on _! way to ,egypt3 8tumiki0 seems to come f ! root 8wamak10 an ,arabic root mean+ 8to love40 ,! ,amorite words ) an initial 8vau0 are ne>] to ,arabic ?an to ,hebrew or ,aramaic4 ,"o ( ! commone/ is 8uras10 8to desire0 or 8ask10 :5ce "o ( ! names ( ,i/>1 ! goddess ( desire4 #cd ,b4 ,m4--,is a %ort lett] brok5 at ! end2 x m]ely ackn[l$ges a message1 & is f ,abd ,a/ati4 ,!re 0 a deity ,z1 or ,a/1 app>5tly ( ,egyptian orig94 #fj ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ my ,"l my ,sun my ,god ?us ,mayaya40 ,! important "p ( ?is %ort lett] is brok51 b x appe>s to say3 8,h n !y dev\r$ ,yankhamu 444 ?is conque/ ( all ! l&s f m5 ( blood1 & ! dev\r+ ( ?y l&40 #fe ,b4 ,m4--7,sibtiaddu87 writes z a s]vant ( ! ,k+ ) ! usual salutation1 & has he>d ! message4 8,behold :at ,yankhamu 7says74 ,i am a fai?ful s]vant at ! foot ( ! ,k+4 ,let ! ,k+ my ,"l "k x4 ,i gu>d mu* ! ,k+'s city :i* is ) me40 #adg ,b4--,f 7,khiziri871 ! ,k+'s s]vant4 ,he w meet ! soldi]s1 & has receiv$ a message f ,maya ab\t a tax4 #adh ,b4--,ruzbanya1 ( ,t>una1 is a s]vant ( ! ,k+4 ,! lett] is brok54 ,he 0 ( old a s]vant ( ! ,k+4 #aej ,b4--,f ,nurtu4444 ,he li/5s to ! ,paka1 & w =tify until ! ,k+ comes to 8 tribe4 ,he fills a good-siz$ tablet1 )\t giv+ any in=mation ( int]e/4 #gf ,b4 ,m4--,zidriy>a writes1 ) ! usual complim5ts1 to ackn[l$ge a message4 #ada ,b4--,zidriy>a is fai?ful1 z ( old1 & a fri5d ( ! rul]s1 & li/5s to all ! ,k+'s messages4 #adj ,b4--,zidriy>a he>s ! message ( ! ,k+1 ^: s]vant he is--8! ,sun f among ! ,heav5ly ,gods :o has spok50--& he w n neglect ! messages ( ! ,k+ 8 "l1 or ( ! ,paka :o is e/abli%$ ) him4 #ace ,b4--,app>5tly )\t a "n4 ,he is only a dog1 b w m>* ) *>iots & horses to meet ! ,egyptian soldi]s 7bitati74 #acj ,b4--,sut>namu1 ( 8 city ,zic>u5u17#cfd7 b[s to ! ,k+4 ,he asks = soldi]s ( g>rison1 z !y are ob/ruct+ ! di/rict ( ! ,k+'s l& ne> him4 ,probably ! site is ! pres5t village ,dhik]n1 ne> ,ga? on ! s\?1 :i* 0 ! ,caph> ,dik]9 ( ! ,talmud 7,tal4 ,j]4 8,taani?10 iv4 #h71 9 ! region ( ,d>oma 7n[ ,deirn71 ne> ,ekron 7see ,ekha ii4 #b74 ,he asks = soldi]s4 #aca ,b4--,samuaddu1 ( ! t[n ( ,sama'una1 li/5s to all ! ,k+'s messages4 ,p]haps ,sammnieh1 an anci5t & important ru9 imm$iately ea/ ( ,kirja? ,je>im 7',erma71 on ! way to ,j]usalem1 by ! ,valley ( ,sorek1 is ! place int5d$4 ,nos4 #gi1 #hj1 #ha ,b4 ,m4 are %ort & brok5 lett]s1 :i* appe> only to ackn[l$ge messages receiv$4 ,no4 #hj is f a c]ta9 ,nebo4442 9 ,no4 #gi !re appe>s to be no p]sonal "n1 & 9 ,no4 #ha x is de/roy$4 ,! names ( ^! villages e/abli% a regul> *a9 ( po/s f ,gaza1 by ,la*i%1 to ! valleys ( ,sorek & ,elah1 :i* seem to h be5 ! mo/ ea/]n p>ts ( ! c\ntry 9 :i* *>iots 7 to be f\nd4 ,!re is no m5tion ( *>iots at ,j]usalem1 or at any village :i* 0 n accessible by a flat valley-road4 ,by ^! po/s communication 0 kept up1 x w\ld seem1 ) ,j]usalem2 & ! mess5g]s probably travell$ by ?is r\te1 avoid+ ,ajalon4 ,x 0 by ?is r\te t ,adoniz$ek propos$ t ,am5ophis %\ld come up to help him4 ,:e!r any su* exp$ition 0 attempt$1 none ( ! lett]s seem to indicate4 ,! troops _h be5 )drawn1 & ! ,egyptian policy seems to h be5 to call out ! native levies ( ! ,amorite *>iote]s4 ,p]haps1 :5 ! five k+s _h be5 kill$ at ,makk$ah1 no fur!r /eps 7 tak51 b ! l[l&s rema9$ unconqu]$ till ! "t ( ,samuel & ,david4 ,ev5 9 ,solomon's "t ,gez] 0 only receiv$ z ! d[] ( ! daught] ( ! ,ph>aoh 7#a ,k+s ix4 #af7 :o _h burn$ ! place & kill$ its ,canaanite population4 ,9 ,judges we read t ,judah 8c\ld n drive out ! inhabitants ( ! ,%ephelah 7or l[l&s7 because !y _h *>iots ( iron0 7i4 #ai74 ,! coa/ road 0 /ill op5 :5 ,dusratta 0 writ+ to 8 son-9-law ,am5ophis ,,iv tw5ty ye>s lat]2 & all l[] ,galilee 01 = "s few ye>s1 ) ,phili/ia & ,syria1 reconqu]$ by ,rameses ,,ii1 :o1 h[ev]1 nev] ent]$ ! ,judan m\nta9s4 ------------------------------------- ,?is concludes ! sum ( #agf lett]s f ,pale/9e1 ! translation ( :i* has occupi$ me = ne>ly two ye>s4 ,i h no d\bt t x may be improv$ ^u 9 detail2 b ! g5]al results seem to be too well corroborat$1 by comp>ison ( ! num]\s epi/les1 :i* ?r[ light on "o ano!r1 to admit ( any v important *anges4 ,royal ,lett]s ,,dusratta',s ,,lett]s ,no4 #i ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,neb-mat-ra 7,am5ophis ,,iii7 ,k+ ( ,egypt my bro!r1 by lett]1 ?us ,tus]atta7#cfe7 ,k+ ( ,mitani7#cff7 ?y bro!r4 ,i am at peace4 ,peace be to !e2 to ,gilukhipa my si/] be peace4 ,to ?y h\se1 ?y wives1 ?y sons1 ?y lords1 ?y t]rible army1 ?y horses1 ?y *>iots1 & 9 ?y l&1 be mu* peace4 ,s9ce ,i h sat on my fa!r's ?rone1 & h conqu]$4 ,b 7,pirkhi87 made a lawless comm& 9 my l&1 & smote 8 ,"l2 & because ( ^! ?+s1 !y h /riv5 to "r me1 ) :o s lov$ u well2 & because my l& submitt$ to ?is lawless ord] ,i 0 n afraid1 b ! *iefs :o support$ ,artasu-m>a my bro!r1 ) all t 7 !irs1 ,i slew4 ,z ?\ wa/ well ) my fa!r1 & because ( ^! ?+s1 ,i s5d ?is4 ,i say to y1 z my bro!r he>s1 & w rejoice2 my fa!r lov$ !e1 & ?\ !re=e did/ love my fa!r2 & my fa!r1 z he saw ?is1 gave !e my si/]2 & n[ 444 z ?\ wa/ ) my fa!r4 ,:5 my bro!r saw ^! ?+s1 he br\ght all ^? 9 ! l& ( ! ,hittites z foes to my l&2 & ,rimmon my ,"l gave !m to my h&2 & ,i slew him among !m1 s t n "o return$ to 8 l&47#cfg7 ,n[ ,i h s5t !e a *>iot ) two horses1 a "y man & a "y woman1 ( ! spoil ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites4 ,i h s5t !e1 z a pres5t to my bro!r1 five *>iots1 & five yoke ( horses2 & z a pres5t to ,gilukhipa7#cfh7 my si/]1 ,i h s5t h] 7tr9kets87 ( gold1 a pair ( gold e>r+s1 & 444 ( gold1 & goodly /ones1 ea*7874 ,n[ ,gilia1 a prud5t man1 & ,tunipripi7#cfi7 ,i s5d to my bro!r2 spe$ily let him reply to me2 s ,i %all he> my bro!r's salutation1 & %all rejoice4 ,let my bro!r wi% me well2 & let my bro!r s5d envoys3 s my bro!r's salutation %all come to me1 & ,i %all he>407#cgj7 #bb ,b4--,! salutation calls ,am5ophis ,,iii 8 8k9sman10 b does n "n 8 si/]4 8,mani my bro!r's envoy has come to honor me3 to take my bro!r's wife ! ,que5 ( ,egypt27#cga7 & ,i receiv$ ! lett] t came3 ,i le>n$ ! decl>ation ( 8 7ord]874 ,my he>t has be5 mu* gladd5$ by my bro!r's message1 z my bro!r w see2 & x rejoic$ t day exce$+ mu*3 t day & night !y made 7rejoic+s874 8,&1 my bro!r1 all ! message t ,mani came to br+ has be5 p]=m$4 ,?is same ye> behold1 my bro!r1 ,i w 444 8 wife1 ! ,que5 ( ,egypt1 & ,i w s5d 444 h5ce =? ! l& ( ,khanirabbe & ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,& because ( ^! ?+s t ,mani has spok51 ,i s5d back1 my bro!r1 ,gilia & ,mani ) spe$1 to 444 ^! ?+s2 & let n my bro!r blame !m 444 z to delay 9 be+ despat*$2 = !re 0 no delay to 444 = my bro!r's wife2 & lo6 delay is4444 ,9 ! six? mon? ,i h s5t ,gilia my envoy1 & ,mani my bro!r's envoy3 ,i w s5d my bro!r's wife to my bro!r4 ,s may ,i/> ! ,lady ( ,ladies my ,goddess1 & ,amanu7#cgb7 my bro!r's ,god1 give peace 444 ,i h s5t to my bro!r2 & my bro!r z 444 increas$ 8 7love87 v mu*1 & 444 z ! he>t ( my bro!r 0 satisfi$2 & 444 7= our *ildr587 my bro!r 444 m ?an be=e 444 ,i h despat*$ ,khai1 my bro!r1 tru/+ 8 444 & ,i give ! lett] to 8 h&s 444 & let him be> 8 message 444 ,i h s5t 444 go+ to my bro!r 444 my bro!r1 are n 8 soldi]s4440 ,! next five l9es ref]r+ to ! wife are too brok5 to read4 ,! back ( ! tablet cont9ues3 8444 :i* my bro!r s5t 444 all t my bro!r has caus$ to be collect$ 444 9 pres5ce ( all ( !m !y h be5 7giv587 u 444 all ^! ?+s1 beyond expectation !re(1 & ! gold 444 :i* !y h paid--& he has inde$ lavi%$ v mu* 444 !m1 any or all ^! ?+s2 0 n ! gold 444 ,!y say #8,9 ! l& ( ,egypt !re is pl5ty m gold = !e my bro!r1 because he loves !e v mu* 444 & w love 7& be+ s87 is n !re1 behold1 any?+ ne$ful1 any?+ beside1 f ! l& ( ,egypt 9 addition8 ,s s5d to me1 accord+ly1 him by :om ^! are giv51 & !re %all be no lack4' ,?us inde$ 7said7 ,i #8,z to any?+ 7fur!r87 d n ,i say to y\r faces--,he loves me1 & my l&1 exce$+ mu*1 does ?is ,k+ ( ,egypt8' 8,& my bro!r has tak5 me to 8 he>t3 all is z my he>t desir$2 & is x n und]/ood2 :5 he s5ds %all n ,i ha/5 me = my bro!r3 %all n ,i increase 9 long+ t[>d my bro!r3 z my bro!r does also8 ,mani1 my bro!r's envoy1 has br\ght my bro!r's 444 :i* 0 ) ,mani4 ,i h honor$ _! 444 & ,i h honor$ !m v mu*4 ,n[ ,mani w take ?is2 & my bro!r we direct him to 444 h[ ,i h receiv$ f him v mu*3 he w tell my bro!r ?is1 & my bro!r w he> :at we h done 7z ,i h s5t li/ ( gifts ( ?is & t1 & he %all n refuse x874 8,& may my bro!r s5d untold gold2 & may my fa!r's p[] increase ) me1 z my bro!r has increas$ my favor1 z my bro!r has *]i%$ me mu*1 9 ! sight ( my c\ntry1 9 ! sight ( ! :ole ( my bre?r54 ,may ,rimmon & ,amanu appo9t t my bro!r's wi%es be ev] fulfill$2 & = myself1 my bro!r1 t my wi%es may be fulfill$1 z m5 :om ! ,sun-,god loves4 ,& s n[ ! ,gods %all inde$ decree = u ?is pray]1 444 we %all jo9 z fri5ds =ev]4 8,= my bro!r's pres5t ,i h s5t to my bro!r a 7d\ble-edg$ weapon87 444 & 787 ( em]alds1 & pure gold 444 enclos$ 9 a box1 & 444 ( alaba/]1 & pure gold1 = a box 4440 #ba ,b4--8,to ,am5ophis ,,iii1 ! ,great ,k+1 ,k+ ( ,egypt1 my bro!r1 my k9sman7#cgc7 :om ,i love1 & :o loves me1 by lett] ?us ,dusratta1 ! ,great ,k+1 ,k+ ( ,mitani1 ?y bro!r1 ?y k9sman :o also loves !e4 ,i am at peace1 etc4 8,to my bro!r :om ,i love ,i h giv5 8 "y wife47#cgd7 ,may ! ,sun-,god & ,i/> 444 h] face4 ,z my bro!r desires3 may 444 & may my bro!r rejoice1 9 ! day :5 444 ! ,sun-,god & ! ,god 444 giv+ joy to my noble bro!r1 444 let !m grant x to be 444 & may my bro!r 444 =ev]4 8,mani my bro!r's envoy1 & ,khani7#cge7 my bro!r's int]pret]1 z y cause !m to be s5t1 pl5ty ( 7provisions87 ,i %all give !m 444 !m mu*2 z !y p]=m$ _! ord]s ,i made all ! p protect !m4 ,if !y d n may my ,gods1 & my bro!r's ,gods1 gu>d !m4 ,n[ ,i h s5t ,nahramani :o is c>eful 9 my bro!r's affairs1 & ,i h s5t 7an ornam5t87 ( preci\s /ones--( preci\s /ones & gold1 z a pres5t to my bro!r2 & may my bro!r be grant$ to live a hundr$ ye>s40 #h ,b4 ,m4--,! salutation is ! same z be=e1 b ! writ]'s "n is spelt 8,tusratta0 in/ead ( ,dusratta4 ,! lett] is ! be/ pres]v$ 9 ! :ole collection4 8,s9ce y\r =efa!rs 7 fri5dly ) my =efa!rs1 ?\ !re=e wa/ v greatly fri5dly ) my fa!r4 ,s y love me3 we are zeal\s fri5ds4 ,t5 times m y increase x ?an to my fa!r4 ,! heav5ly ,gods %all decree t we %all be fri5ds4 ,may ,rimmon my ,god1 & ,amanu1 s pron\nce1 ev5 =ev]4 8,& s my bro!r s5t ,mani 8 envoy4 ,?us inde$ my bro!r 7said7 #8,does n my bro!r's he>t desire t ?y daught] 7be7 ! wife ( my "y son7#cgf7--;z a pr9cess ( ,egypt' & ,i spoke z to my int5tion ab\t x2 & my bro!r desir+ t %e %\ld be made ready = ,mani1 & to %[ h]1 s he beheld h]1 & prais$ h] mu*4 ,& may !y lead h] 9 peace into ! l& ( my bro!r4 ,may ,i/> & ,amanu make h] agreeable to my bro!r's he>t4 8,gilia1 my envoy1 set =? my bro!r's message be=e me4 ,s ,i he>d & x 0 v good2 & s ,i rejoic$ v mu*4 ,?us truly ,i say #8,?is is ?us arrang$ betwe5 u s t we may be zeal\s fri5ds4' ,n[ ) firm fai? =ev] let u be fri5ds4 8,s ,i %all s5d to my bro!r1 & ,i say ?us myself1 s let u be mu* m fri5dly2 & d n y respond to u8 ,& ,i say ?us1 t my bro!r has enri*$ me t5 times m ?an my fa!r4 8,& ,i h ask$ mu* gold ( my bro!r3 s he has giv5 me m ?an to my fa!r4 ,my bro!r inde$ s5t to me2 & to my fa!r y s5t mu* gold3 mu* 7m]*&ise87 ( gold2 & besides all ! gold y s5t him y h s5t me bricks ( gold 7lavi%$87 l copp]4 8,i s5t ,gilia 7humbly87 to my bro!r1 & ask$ = gold4 ,?us inde$ ,i 7said7 #8,truly my bro!r has giv5 me m ?an to my fa!r1 & may he s5d me untold gold4' 8,may my bro!r s5d me m ?an to my fa!r2 & n[ ,i say ?us to my bro!r3 ! 7loan87 t my gr&fa!r made1 s ,i may 7say71 z 7"o ?9k+ little ( weal?87 he made x = !e2 & n[ z reg>ds 7:at7 ,i say1 ! gold t my bro!r %all s5d1 let him s5d x :5 he likes4 8,lo my bro!r has s5t ! gold say+ #8,x is due to y1' ,b no4 ,no m 0 due2 & he _h satisfi$ ! acc\nt2 & :5 he _h satisfi$ ! acc\nt ,i 0 glad !re( exce$+ly2 & :atev] my bro!r s5ds ,i h be5 v glad !re(4 8,n[ behold ,i s5t to my bro!r--& may my bro!r ext5d 8 k9dness to me m ?an to my fa!r2 n[ ,i ask$ gold ( my bro!r1 & :atev] gold ,i ask$ ( my bro!r1 he has s5t ! d\ble ( :at 0 ask$4 ,"o 7sum7 = ! 7loan871 & a second ( good-w4 8,& may my bro!r s5d me untold gold2 & may he s5d me m ?an to my fa!r2 & s may ! ,gods decree1 t mu* m gold beside be 9 my bro!r's l&1 z !re n[ is 9 my bro!r's l&2 & t5 times m ?an !re n[ is1 may x increase47#cgg7 ,& let n my bro!r refuse ! gold t ,i ask by my bro!r's wi%2 &1 z = me1 let me n refuse my bro!r's wi%2 & may my bro!r s5d me v mu* gold unc\nt$2 & :atev] my bro!r ne$s let him s5d & take4 ,let me return ! gift t my bro!r desires = 8 h\sehold4 ,?is l& is my bro!r's l&1 & ?is h\se is my bro!r's h\se4 8,n[ ,i s5d ,gilia my envoy to my bro!r4 ,let him n refuse him4 ,let him spe$ily comm& him3 let him s5d him away4 ,s he>+ my bro!r's salutation let me rejoice exce$+ mu*4 ,let me ev] he> my bro!r's salutation4 ,& ^! messages t we s5d1 let my ,god ,rimmon & ,amanu decree t !y may arrive ?r\gh _! m]cy4 ,& z n[ x is pray$ !re=1 s we are fri5ds2 & z n[ s =ev] may we be fri5ds4 8,n[ z to ! gifts = my bro!r3 ,i h s5t z my bro!r's gifts a quantity ( solid gold1 & preci\s /ones3 7its value87 includes ! am\nt ( tw5ty preci\s /ones1 & n9ete5 pieces ( gold4 ,! weight ( preci\s /ones & gold rema9+ includes ! am\nt ( =ty-two preci\s /ones & tw5ty pieces ( gold ,zuzas ( ,i/>3 7?is is7 ! weight ( preci\s /ones & gold rema9+2 & t5 yoke ( horses1 & t5 *>iots1 ) all t belongs to !m1 & ?irty female slaves40 #bg ,b4--,?is is ! longe/ lett] 9 ! collection1 includ+ six l9es 9 ,aramaic1 & #eab l9es 9 ,dusratta's native language 7see 8,j\rnal ,royal ,asiatic ,society10 ,octob]1 #ahib1 = my translation74 ,! important passages ( ! lett] appe> to me to read z foll[s1 & ! mean+ is confirm$ by /atem5ts 9 o!r lett]s by ?is writ] conc]n+ 8 daught]'s m>riage4 ,! lett] 0 address$ to ,am5ophis ,,iii1 & s5t by ! same two envoys1 ,mani & ,gilias17#cgh7 already notic$4 8,gilias ! envoy1 :o takes ! messages is ord]$ to utt] x1 8 duty be+ to g out1 because ,am5ophis ,,iii ! ,egyptian 7ally87 rules a f> (f l&1 & ,i rule 9 ! city ,ikhib97#cgi7 ! city ( ! ,god ,simigis7#chj7 ! pat]nal deity4 8,to proce$3 z ,mani my bro!r's envoy says1 x is und]/ood t my bro!r is v desir\s t x %\ld be spe$ily complet$4 8,bro!r1 ,i gladly emp[] ! envoy to take back ?is woman1 :om ,mani says my bro!r comm&$ him to br+1 :5 he 0 ord]$ z an envoy4 8,und]/&+ t my bro!r desires n[ to take h] home1 is x n necess>y1 und]/&+ ?is decision to be pref]r$2 z tw5ty-?ree mon?s h gone by1 is n h] tak+ home to be ha/5$8 ,my ,c\rt hav+ decid$ to accept1 & be+ satisfi$ z well z my wife1 & resolv$ to accept ! agreem5t2 & ! girl be+ he>tily pleas$--h[ happy %e is words _c tell--! decision is f ! ,gods1 bro!r1 = me ! decision is f ! mighty ,gods1 my bro!r4 ,surely y "k :e!r ,i d n desire t %e %\ld be s brilliantly exalt$1 ! girl be+ s =tunately 7m>ri$73 surely y "k t ,i %all be glad4 8,proclaim ?\ = me t :atev] p ( ,khalci17#cha7 we/ ( ! ,m9yan7#chb7 c\ntry--:atev] p ( ,khalci ,i h conqu]$1 are made subject4 8,i be+ ! great *ief ( ! p[] ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites tak+ to me1 my bro!r1 all ! p t are conqu]$4 ,let x ext5d to ! city ( ,h>ran7#chc7 & let ! l& possess$ by no k+ be tax$4 8,my son-9-law be+ m>ri$ 9 ! city ( ,!bes 9 pres5ce ( ! image ( ! deity40 8,is x n ?us t ,dusratta dwell+ af> arranges ! m>riage ( ,tadukhipa7#chd7--;,dusratta ! favor$ 7fri5d87 f ! ,m9yan l&1 cons5t+ to ! wi% ( ,am5ophis ,,iii ! ,egyptian 7fri5d7 t ! son ( ,am5ophis ,,iii be s m>ri$ to h]1 9 ! pres5ce ( ! image ( ! deity40 ,z ?is lett] is writt5 9 :at is call$ by s*ol>s an 8unkn[n language10 ^! r5d]+s may be que/ion$4 ,! dialect appe>s1 h[ev]1 to be closely relat$ to ! ,akkadian & to o!r ,mongol dialects ( we/]n ,asia1 & to be also ! same us$ 7,b4 #aj7 by ! ,hittites4 #aj ,b4 ,m4--,writt51 z ! ,egyptian docket at ! bottom ( ! tablet on ! back /ates1 9 ! ?irty-six? ye> ( ,am5ophis ,,iii :i* appe>s to h be5 probably ! la/ ( 8 reign4 8,to ,am5ophis ,,iii ,k+ ( ,egypt my bro!r1 my k9sman :om ,i love1 & :o loves me1 by lett] ?us ,dusratta ,k+ ( ,mitani :o loves !e1 ?y k9sman4 ,i am at peace4 ,peace be to !e1 to ?y h\se1 to ! woman ,ta*ikhipa my daught] to ! wife ?\ love/ be peace47#che7 ,to ?y wives1 to ?y sons1 to ?y ,lords1 to ?y *>iots1 to ?y horses1 to ?y army1 to ?y l&1 & to all t is ?9e1 be mu*1 mu*1 mu* peace4 8,?us 7,i say7 ,i/> ( ,n9eveh1 ! lady ( ! l&s1 is k9d ( he>t to ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,9 ! l& t ,i love d n !y walk aft] h]87#chf7 ,d n !y cry al\d to h]8 ,n[ behold x has br\ght !e prosp]ity4 8,n[ f ! "t ( my fa!r !y h bes\ght ,i/> 9 h] l& = ?y prosp]ity2 &1 z ( old s n[1 x cont9ues4 ,!y honor h]4 8,& n[ may my bro!r receive ( h] t5 times m ?an be=e4 ,let my bro!r receive ) joy3 let x be ha/5$ = him3 let x endure4 8,i/> is ! ,lady ( ,heav5 my bro!r1 & z = me let me be gu>d$ by h] = a hundr$ ye>s2 & may great joy be giv54 ,let x be grant$ by h] t ,i may n fail2 & z y desire may x 7befall874 8,is n ,i/> my ,god1 & has n %e 7prosp]$87 my bro!r 7or be5 ) my bro!r8740 #bd ,b4--,! second longe/ ( ,dusratta's lett]s1 #ahe l9es 9 all1 is un=tunately v mu* damag$1 z x is p]haps ! mo/ important1 giv+ z x does hi/orical in=mation ext5d+ ov] ?ree g5]ations1 dur+ :i* ! k+s ( ,egypt & ( ,mitani 7 alli$ by m>riage4 8,to 444 ya7#chg7 my k9sman1 :om ,i love & :o loves me 444 ! great ,k+ 7,k+ (7 ,mitani ?y k9sman :o loves !e4 ,i am at peace 444 to ! ,lady ,teie 444 to ,tadukhipa my daught] ?y wife be peace1 to 444 be peace4 ,to ?y sons1 to ?y ,lords1 to ?y *>iots1 to ?y horses1 to ?y 444 & to all t is ?9e1 be mu*1 mu*1 mu* peace 444 ( ,am5ophis ,,iii ?y fa!r he s5t to me2 he expla9$ 444 ( all t he s5t !re 0 no message at all t ,i 444 to y\r fa!r z to :at he s5t to me2 & ,teie ! *ief wife ( ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r "m knew all ( !m4 ,all ^! h be5 se5 by ,teie y\r "m 444 ! messages t y\r fa!r caus$ to be address$ to me4 8444 & t5 times m ?an ) ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r caus$ him to tell me :atsoev] wi% 444 & :atev] message ,i spoke1 fai?fully 9 ! same day 444 he himself did n turn away 8 he>t f any message 444 b fai?fully 9 ! same day he caus$ x to be done4 8444 ! fa!r ( ,am5ophis ,,iii s5t to ,sitatama7#chh7 my gr&fa!r1 & 444 a daught]4 ,he s5t to my gr&fa!r five or six times1 & he 0 n giv5 h]1 :5 444 he s5t2 & at l5g? he 0 giv5 h]4 ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r s5t 7humbly87 to ,sut7t>na7 my fa!r 444 & s = my fa!r's daught]1 my own si/]1 8 he>t 0 desir\s2 & five 7or six7 times he 444 h]3 :5 he _h s5t five or six times at l5g? he 0 giv5 h]4 ,s ,am5ophis ,,iii 444 s5t to me1 & s desir$ a daught]7#chi7 & ,i 444 ,i said 9 444 ( 8 envoy #8,?us ,i say ,i h 7sworn87 to give h]3 by our wi% 444 to take1 & ! 444 :i* he has kn[n3 & %e is a si/] s x is lawful2' & ,i give 444 ,am5ophis ,,iii ?y 7fa!r's7 444 if ^! are n tru?s 444 heav5 & e>? be> witness 444 to give h]2 & ,khai7#cij7 ! envoy ( my bro!r 444 to ! 7,que587 & to ,am5ophis ,,iii ,i s5t ) h] 444 9 ?ree mon?s ) ! greate/ spe$ 444 & ! gold 444 truly 0 n 444 :i* ,i s5t4 8,:5 y favor$ a daught]1 & s 7s5t =7 h]1 & z ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r knew h] 444 ,i rejoic$ be+ exce$+ glad1 & he said #8,my bro!r1 is n x ?y wi% ?us to give ! h&maid'2 & he made public agreem5t ) ?is 8 l&1 9 pres5ce ( my envoy 444 s m5 444 :5 !y beheld2 & ,i receiv$ f him2 & ,am5ophis ,,iii e/abli%$ u 444 = ! future2 & s receiv+ 444 ,i 0 made great2 & 9 ! cities :i* = ,tadukhipa 444 9 all ( !m he made u dwell z conqu]ors17#cia7 & among ! envoys :o w5t d[n 444 none t ,gilia 444 ! gold ( "o 7limzu7 0 giv5 by weight4 ,truly to ,am5ophis ,,iii = ,tadukhipa x 0 giv52 & ,tadukhipa 444 0 giv5 444 & 444 my envoys ,am5ophis ,,iii ) 444 ,i receiv$2 !re 0 no "o 444 ,am5ophis ,,iii s5t ,nizik 8 envoy 444 myself2 & he 444 7refus+87 to my face ! 444 ( gold 444 ! gold :i* 444 ( ,gilia & 444 he e/abli%$ u 444 my envoys 444 to be despat*$ 444 he did n cease to 7d5y87 444 & 444 he took h]444 ,i 0 n able to refuse to please him 444 he s5t ?is to me 444 !y s5t 0 wond]ful1 & !n 444 ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r 9 e message 444 ! "l ( ! place to protect h]4 ,did n he ord] all ^! z ,i say 444 d n ,i say t ,teie7#cib7 444 has kn[n 444 & ,teie is y\r "m1 ask h] if1 among ! messages t ,i spake1 !re is "o message :i* is n v9dicat$ by h]1 z to ^! 7messages7 to ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r 444 if to ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r bro!rhood 0 made by me3 if x 0 said by ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r #8,if at all 7!re is7 gold t 444 9 ! l& ( ,khani ,rabbe ,i w despat* x2 & ord] ?\ ?us ! 444 d n ,i desire to cause x to be s5t'3 ! 444 bore :at 0 ord]$ to be giv5 ( ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r2 & ,am5ophis ,,iii said to me #8444 ! treasures ( gold 444 all t my 444 desires is s5t 444 & 444 to d ?is ,i h s5t to !e' 444 !re by ,am5ophis ,,iii ) a message4 ,nev] 0 !re a message )\t a reply4 ,i nev] refus$ any ( ! messages4 87,& :57 ,am5ophis ,,iii 0 oblig$ to be tak5 to 8 fate1 & !y told 7me7 444 ,i tore my *eeks1 & ,i m\rn$ on t same day2 ,i sat 79 ! du/872 ,i 7took7 no food or wat] t same day2 & ,i 0 griev$ 444 ,i said #8,let me p]i% myself f e>?1 & f my 444 & t he lov$ me ,god kn[s1 & he 0 lov$' 7& because (7 ^! ?+s we are ca/ d[n 9 our he>ts40 8444 to me ! elde/ son ( ,am5ophis ,,iii by 8 wife ,teie 444 0 made1 & ,i said #8,has n ,am5ophis ,,iii di$ 444 ! elde/ son ( 8 *ief wife ,teie 7is7 9 8 /ead 444 %all n we be s5t news 444 f h] abode z ( old4' 8444 ,i say ?us ,am5ophis ,,iv is my bro!r :om we %all love 9 our he>ts 444 ! son ( ,am5ophis ,,iii m ?an 8 fa!r1 because ( ,teie 8 "m1 :o 0 ! wife 444 z %e desires a message to ! pres5ce ( ,am5ophis ,,iv 7,abkhuriya7 ! son ( ,am5ophis ,,iii h] husb&4 ,i 7rejoice7 v exce$+ mu* t we %all be fri5ds 87,z !y h s5t me ?is message87 ,z !y h ord]$ x1 ,gilias is humbly 7s5t87 444 !y h s5t ,mani 7z an envoy871 & treasures ( woods 7or trees7 my bro!r has s5t1 & gold 444 )\t gold & )\t4440 ,! next passage is too brok5 to read1 b ref]s to ! cont9uance ( fri5d%ip s9ce ! "t ( ! ance/ors ( bo? k+s1 & = ! future4 ,! back ( ! tablet is v mu* brok51 ! :ole ( "o p>agraph1 & ! great] "p ( ! next1 :i* ref]s to ,teie z ! "m ( ,am5ophis ,,iv be+ de/roy$4 ,x cont9ues3 8444 ! message ( y\r "m :i* to ,gilias 444 ,he has desir$ a message to be despat*$ & 7z he desires7 444 h n ,i s5t my envoys1 & h n ,i 444 7& x is n my fault87 & ! treasures 444 :i* he ask$ ( him ,i h caus$ to be giv51 n be+ desir$ 444 my envoys f\r ye>s s9ce y7#cic7 4440 ,eight l9es are "h almo/ entirely de/roy$1 ref]r+ to "s spe$y message1 & to ! =m] k+1 ) a ref]5ce to c]ta9 p]sons1 includ+ ! 8fa!r ( ,teie 7y\r eld]s87 ) me10 ) pr(essions ( fri5d%ip4 ,! end ( ! p>agraph 7l9es #dj1 #da7 conta9s ! words1 8z ?us he set u up ov] all h] _m l&s 444 all ! l&s are all h]s 9 8 sight407#cid7 ,! next p>agraph cont9ues3 8444 ! 7treasures87 ( gold 7all[$ to be despat*$87 previ\sly by ,am5ophis ,,iii 444 he has s5t4 ,lo6 v exce$+ly my bro!r has desir$ t treasures 444 to u2 & mu* ( 8 gold 444 v exce$+ly my bro!r 444 z int5d+ = me 444 :atev] among 444 & y\r fa!r2 0 n he giv5 by me2 & lo6 n[ let my bro!r see t ,i 0 n at all 444 to y\r fa!r3 ! treasures t he desir$ 7 giv51 & lo6 444 ,i am s5d+ back my message3 !re %all be no?+ done to cause ! he>t to turn away 444 all ! messages 444 ,teie has be5 a witness1 & ,teie y\r "m 444 pl5ty4 ,lo6 ,i ask$ y\r fa!r1 & did n y\r fa!r grant me8 & 444 let ?is gold be giv51 & let n my bro!r's he>t 444 let him n turn f my 444 :5 ! 7loan87 444 0 n made1 & :at _h 444 8444 ,let ,gilia "k ?is day :at my bro!r's he>t desires4 ,i h made ,gilia travel 444 ?us ,i h made my bro!r's envoys to obey him1 travell+ ) spe$4 ,if ev]1 my bro!r1 my envoys 444 if ev] ,i s5d my envoys 444 7! fault is n m9e87 444 ,i h s5t ,mani & ,gilia to my bro!r z be=e4 ,if at all by my bro!r my envoys to him1 & if by u !y %all be receiv$1 ,i also %all s ha/5 him 444 ,lo6 z reg>ds messages f my bro!r1 :i* he makes ab\t any?+ z to my bro!r's int5tions 444 !nce2 & on ! ?rone ( 8 fa!r he sits ?is day2 & let me d my bro!r's w4 8,i say ?us1 my bro!r1 h n ,i s5t my envoys1 & mu* 9 _! keep+ :i* is = !e2 & my bro!r let 444 :i* is = !e4 ,mazipalali7#cie7 my envoy is ! pat]nal uncle ( ,gilia & = 444 my bro!r ,i h s5t him1 & my bro!r am n ,i 7! sur]87 z ,gilia is n 444 ,& ! o!r envoy :om ,i %all s5d to my bro!r is ! bro!r ( ,gilia ! son ( 8 "m7#cif7 444 ,i s5t him4 ,s my bro!r h n ,i despat*$ him spe$ily )\t /opp+1 &1 my bro!r1 z to my wi%es t ,i wi% 7x is n my fault87 & because ( ^! ?+s did n ,i s5d ,gilia 444 = security1 & = all ?is am n ,i ! sur]4 8,mazipalali :om ,i %all s5d to my bro!r is ! uncle ( ,gilia2 & ! treasures 7all[$ to be despat*$87 444 & pl5ty ( untold gold ( ! 7loan87 :i* ,i desire f my bro!r let my bro!r give 444 & let him n refuse2 & ) my bro!r gold 9 addition 444 t5 times m may x increase to me exce$+ly 444 let ^! ?+s be ord]$2 & ,mani 7)7 my envoy my bro!r 444 let be giv5 ( my bro!r2 & let him s5d ,gilia to me2 & 444 & all ! news ab\t my bro!r's "m t !y %all speak1 & 7especially87 let me 7he>87 444 t !y did4 ,& lo6 z be=e ,i s5t n to !e my bro!r1 s let him 444 me4 ,let n my bro!r 444 & to my bro!r's pleasure 444 & ,i m$itate a message ( consolation = my bro!r4 8,let bo? ,artessupa7#cig7 & 444 ?us relate 9 my bro!r's l& ?is ?+4 ,i h be5 s5t 7"u escort87 444 ,mani 7br\ght87 be=e me all my wick$ slaves1 :o h dwelt 9 ,egypt1 & ,i exam9$ !m7#cih7 z to 444 & !y said 444 & ,i said be=e !m #8,:y is y\r insol5ce s great8' 444 ,s !y put !m 9 *a9s1 & 444 "o ( my 444 "o f my city :o has ang]$ ! l& 444 & ano!r 444 did n ,i slay because ( ^! ?+s8 ,my bro!r1 did n he say 444 0 n ,i wro?8 ,behold my bro!r !y 7 wick$ 444 & 444 my bro!r x 0 necess>y & n[ let me 7afflict !m874 8,z to a pres5t = my bro!r4 ,my bro!r's pres5ts 7are7--a 7weight87 ( solid gold f ! l& ,ris ,burkhis1 a weapon ) a /one head7#cii7 444 ( preci\s /one 444 7an ornam5t87 = ! h&s ( preci\s /ones1 "o "p ( gold3 ?ree clo?s3 ?ree 444 ?ree 444 7) fa/5+s87 ( gold1 444 ( ref9$ bronze 7or copp]7 444 two 444 8,z a pres5t = ,teie y\r "m an 7ornam5t87 = ! h&s ( preci\s /ones 444 e>r+s 444 two clo?s4 8,z a pres5t = 7,tadukhipa7 my 7daught]7 an ornam5t = ! h&s 444 e>r+s 444 two clo?s40 #bc ,b4--,! salutation is ! same z 9 ! la/1 be+ address$ to ,am5ophis ,,iv1 to ,teie & to ,tadukhipa4 8,mani my bro!r's envoy 7has come7 to 7me74 ,i h he>d4 ,i lik$ mu* ! gifts t my bro!r 444 ,i saw1 & ,i rejoic$ v mu*4 ,my bro!r utt]s ?is message & 7says7 #8,z ) my fa!r ,am5ophis ,,iii y 7 fri5ds1 n[ behold ?is day be fri5ds ) me ?y bro!r4 ,y w cont9ue to be k9d1' & ,i h n delay$ 444 ) my bro!r4 ,lo6 t5 times m ?an to y\r fa!r ,i w be a fri5d4 8,& y\r fa!r ,am5ophis ,,iii spoke ?is message 9 8 lett] 7by y\r 4447 ,mani1 #8,cont9ue ?\ ! fri5d%ip1'7#djj7 & :5 my bro!r ,am5ophis ,,iii said ?is1 lo6 :at ,i _h s5t 0 no?+ at all1 & my bro!r %all n consid] x any?+4 ,& ,i d n s5d ?is pres5t1 :i* behold ,i h s5t to !e1 z desir+ to cause y to s5d2 b 7humbly87 :atev] my bro!r desires to be giv5 to 8 wife1 !y %all be made to take away4 ,!y %all see h]17#dja7 & ,i w s5d t5 times z mu*4 8,& ! treasures ( gold 7all[$ to be despat*$87 "o treasure = me1 & ano!r treasure z ! treasure ( ,tadukhipa my daught]1 lo6 ,i ask$ ( ,am5ophis ,,iii y\r fa!r4 ,& y\r fa!r said #8,s5d = ! gold t 7rema9s to be remitt$87 let ! 7re/7 be giv51 & ! preci\s /ones t are to be giv5 !e1 & ! gold1 because we h increas$ ! gift1 :i* is m>vell\s ) treasure to be giv5 to y4' ,& ! gold ( ! treasures all my envoys :o 7 9 ! l& ( ,egypt beheld ) _! eyes2 & y\r fa!r lavi%ly increas$ ! treasures 9 pres5ce ( my envoys4 ,he welcom$ !m on _! way2 he ma9ta9$ !m6 & lavi%ly exp5d$ ! 444 on my envoys4 ,!y gaz$1 & s truly !y beheld ) _! eyes 8 favor p\r$ out4 8,& m gold beside1 :i* 0 m>vell\s1 :i* he s5t to me1 he pil$ up2 & he said to my envoys #8,behold ! treasures1 & behold ! gold 9 pl5ty1 & ! possessions :i* are m>vell\s17#djb7 :i* ,i %all s5d to my bro!r3 behold !m also ) y\r eyes4' ,& my envoys beheld ) _! eyes4 8,b n[1 my bro!r1 ! treasures remitt$1 :i* y\r fa!r s5t1 y %all n s5d1 b ! woods 7or trees7 h be5 receiv$47#djc7 ,y are s5d+ ! possessions t y\r fa!r s5t to me4 ,y %all n s5d !m1 b %all /ore !m up v mu*4 8,& ?9k+ ( all t "o has kn[n1 h[ ,i rejoic$ because ( my bro!r1 none ev] br\ght salutation f him at any "t1 my bro!r1 b ! same day return 0 made to him4 8,& ,khamassi my bro!r's envoy he s5t 7humbly87 to my pres5ce1 & 7humbly87 he spoke my bro!r's message3 ,i he>d & !n ,i said #8,z ,i 0 fri5ds ) ,am5ophis ,,iii ?y fa!r1 lo6 n[ t5 times m ) ,am5ophis ,,iv 7,nabkhuriya7 %all ,i be great fri5ds4' ,s !n ,i said to ,khamassi y\r envoy4 8,& lo6 my bro!r3 ! treasures ( gold to be remitt$ y %all n s5d2 & !re 7%all be7 respite ( gifts :i* y\r fa!r spoke ( s5d+4 ,x is desir$ t my bro!r %all n s5d !m4 8,lo6 my bro!r1 ! treasures ( gold :i* ,i ask$ ( y\r fa!r ,i may say t half ( !m w be c>ri$ (f 7or /ol57 444 ,! l&s are at /rife7#djd7 4440 ,! re/ ( ?is lett]1 includ+ all ! back1 is too mu* brok5 to be read4 ,x appe>s to g on to speak ( 8de/ruction0 & to ref] to a /ate ( di/urbance4 ,x m5tions ! envoy ,khamassi1 & says1 8,( :at he has br\ght ! f\r? "p has be5 robb$40 ,on ! back ,gilia is m5tion$ ) gold1 & relations betwe5 ! writ] & ,am5ophis ,,iii4 ,he ref]s aga9 to ! message f ,am5ophis ,,iv & to ,teie 8 "m2 & invokes ,rimmon & ,amanu4 ,! words 8unless !y are conqu]$0 seem also to occur4 ,?is lett] conta9$ altoge!r #aac l9es ( writ+4 #bf ,b4--,a li/ ( pres5ts4 ,on ! back1 at ! bottom ( ! left h& column1 is ! /atem5t1 8,^! are ! ?+s c>ri$ by ! female slaves1 all ^? ?+s :i* ,dusratta ,k+ ( ,mitani gave to ,am5ophis ,,iii 8 bro!r1 8 k9sman1 :5 he s5t 8 daught] ,tadukhipa to ! l& ( ,egypt1 to ,am5ophis ,,iii = m>riage1 he gave all ^! t day40 ,! li/ is a v long & difficult "o4 ,x beg9s ) two horses1 & a *>iot plat$ ) gold & silv]1 & adorn$ ) preci\s /ones4 ,! h>ness ( ! horses 0 adorn$ 9 l mann]4 ,two camel litt]s appe> to be next notic$1 & app>5tly v>iegat$ g>m5ts work$ ) gold1 & embroid]$ zones & %awls4 ,^! are foll[$ by li/s ( preci\s /ones1 & a horse's saddle adorn$ ) gold eagles47#dje7 ,a necklace ( solid gold & gems1 a bracelet ( iron gilt17#djf7 an anklet ( solid gold1 & o!r gold objects foll[2 & app>5tly clo?s1 & silv] objects1 & vases ( copp] or bronze4 ,an object ( jade or jasp] 7,yaspu71 & leaves ( gold1 are notic$ 7bo? jade & leaves ( gold h actually be5 f\nd 9 ! olde/ ru9s at ,troy71 ! =m] be+ p]haps notic$ z com+ f ,elam1 by trade ) c5tral ,asia1 :]e jade 0 f\nd4 ,five gems ( 8/one ( ! great light0 7p]haps diamonds7 foll[1 ) ornam5ts = ! head & feet1 & a numb] ( bronze objects1 & h>ness = *>iots4 ,boxes ( /rong wood to conta9 treasures foll[ next1 & app>5tly a coll> ) disks & c>v$ lions1 objects ( silv] & gold & /rong wood1 bronze ornam5ts = horses4 ,! la/ notic$ objects may be writt5 tablets1 includ+ "s on ! ritual ( ! gods4 #be ,b4--,a li/ simil> to ! la/1 p]haps "p ( ! same inv5tory1 z x includes wom5's ornam5ts4 ,! tablet is mu* injur$4 ,! objects notic$ include an e>r+ ) gems1 & o!rs ( gold1 ) a l>ge numb] ( preci\s /ones1 a necklace ) #abb gems set 9 gold1 includ+ 8gre5 /ones02 bracelets & anklets ( solid gold ) jewels3 an umbrella adorn$ ) gold3 boxes to hold treasures1 & num]\s objects ( silv]3 horns ( ! wild bull1 & wood5 objects adorn$ ) gold3 cups ( gold adorn$ ) gems3 o!r bracelets & anklets ( gold ) p5dants & />s ( jewels3 a pair ( gold e>r+s ) p5dants & />s ( preci\s /ones3 silv] anklets = wom51 & e>r+s ) gold p5dants4 ,9 ea* case ! weight ( gold & ! numb]s ( ! gems are /at$4 ,^! inv5tories ( ,tadukhipa's m>riage outfit %[ h[ f> advanc$ 0 ! civilization ( we/]n ,asia 9 ! f\rte5? c5tury ,b4,c41 & indicate n only ! native weal? ( gold1 silv]1 copp]1 & bronze1 f ,asia ,m9or & ! ,caucasus1 b also a trade :i* br\ght jade f c5tral ,asia4 ,! art ( ! age is simil> to t ( ! objects f\nd at ,troy & ,myc51 & repres5t$ on ! ,egyptian bas-reliefs1 :i* give pictures ( ! tribute f ,phnicia4 ,f o!r tablets 9 ! collection we obta9 simil> in=mation1 includ+ ! use ( ivory1 z also f ! records ( tribute to ,?o?mes ,,iii 9 #afjj ,b4,c4 #aa ,b4 ,m4--8,to 444 ,pr9cess ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt7#djg7 ?us ,dusratta ,k+ ( ,mitani4 ,i am at peace3 ,peace be to !e4444 ,peace be to ?y son2 peace be to ,tadukhipa ?y daught]-9-law4 ,to ?y l& & to all t is ?9e be mu*1 mu* peace4 8,?\ ha/ kn[n ( me h[ ,i lov$ ,am5ophis ,,iii ?y husb&1 & ,am5ophis ,,iii because he 0 ?y husb& h[ he lov$ me4 ,z = ,am5ophis ,,iii ?y husb& he he>d :at ,i said2 & ,am5ophis ,,iii because he 0 ?y husb&1 s5t messages to me2 & :at he said to !e my 444 bo? ,mani has kn[n1 & ?\ 444 ha/ kn[n all ( ^! ?+s--! messages we zeal\sly utt]$4 ,!re 0 no?+ ?us t he has n kn[n ( !m4 8,n[ y said to ,gilia1 #8,say to y\r ,"l1 ,am5ophis ,,iii 0 fri5ds ) y\r fa!r1 & :y %\ld 8 favor be less ?an to y\r fa!r8 ,nay1 inde$1 :at he %all s5d to our place %all n 444 w n y ha/5 to 444 y\r fri5d%ip ) ,am5ophis ,,iii 444 mak+ x great]2 & assure him 444 t y w gladly s5d 444' 8444 to y\r husb& fri5d%ip 444 s n[ 444 y\r son1 t5 times m 444 & ! messages4444 8444 :y f 444 our good fai?1 & 444 is giv5 to me 444 ?us ,i 444 ,am5ophis ,,iv 7,nabkhuriya7 444 & n[ behold 444 to give is n4444 8444 :5 by y\r desire ,i 444 & to ! pres5ce ( ,am5ophis ,,iv 444 & y wi%$ ?us 444 d n desire1 & 444 ! treasures ( gold to be remitt$1 let ,am5ophis ,,iv receive4 7,!re is no?+1 inde$1 he may n desire87 t is n 444 t5 times m ?an 8 fa!r let him increase 9 fri5d%ip t[>d me1 & 9 p[]40 8444 y y\rself1 y\r envoys1 ) ! envoys ( ,am5ophis ,,iv1 ) 444 let !m be s5t to ,yuni my wife17#djh7 = :at is wi%$2 & ! envoys ( ,yuni my wife let !m be s5t to 7!e7 z to :at is wi%$4 8,n[ z to ?y pres5t 444 a goodly /one1 also 7a coronet87 & a 444 ( /ones40 ,x seems cle> f ?is lett]1 & f #bd ,b41 t ,teie 7or ,?i7 ! ,que5 ( ,egypt1 0 relat$ to ,dusratta1 b x is n cle> t %e 0 8 si/]4 ,gilukhipa1 ! si/] :om he names1 is kn[n f ,egyptian s\rces to h be5 ! daught] ( ,sutt>na1 ,dusratta's fa!r1 & %e came to ,egypt ) #cag ladies 9 h] tra94 ,x is also to be rem>k$ t ,dusratta invokes ! ,egyptian god ,am5 bo? :5 writ+ to ,am5ophis ,,iii & also :5 writ+ to ,am5ophis ,,iv1 s t !re does n appe> to h be5 any *ange ( religion 9 ,egypt dur+ ! reign ( ! latt]--at lea/1 at ! "t :5 he wrote4 ,am5ophis ,,iii also m>ri$ at lea/ "o ,babylonian pr9cess1 z w appe> 9 ! lett]s t foll[4 ,,rimmon ,,nir>i',s ,,lett] #cj ,b4--8,to ! ,sun ,god ! ,k+ my ,"l ! ,k+ ( ,egypt1 ?us ,rimmon-,nir>i7#dji7 ?y s]vant4 ,i b[ at my ,"l's feet4 ,lo6 ,manakhbiya 7,?o?mes ,,iv7 made my fa!r ,k+ 444 to rule 9 ! ,l& ( ,m>khasse 7or ,nukhasse71 & e/abli%$ m5 to dwell ) him2 & z ! ,k+ ( 444 0 disput+ = ! k+dom1 :i* has be5 made 444 :i* he e/abli%$ = him 444 he gave him4440 ,ab\t tw5ty l9es ( ! lett] are "h de/roy$2 ! brok5 l9es bel[ cont9ue ?us3 8,& lo6 my ,"l 444 & ! ,k+ ( ! l& ( ! ,hittites :y 444 my ,"l ! lett]s 444 & fe>+ 444 & lo6 ! ,k+ ( ,egypt 444 & n[ my ,"l aga9/ 444 & to ! h&s 444 to our ,"l 444 ?y ,"l 9 ! ye>s t may come4444 ,d n scorn1 s9ce ! l& 0 fai?ful 9 s]vice to ! ,k+ my ,"l4 ,& if ,god comm&s my ,"l to g =?1 let my ,"l also s5d a *ief1 to be s5t up to him ) 8 soldi]s & ) 8 *>iots40 ,,callimmas9',s ,,lett]s #a ,b4--8,to ,am5ophis ,,iii ! ,k+ ( ,egypt by lett] ?us 7,cal7limmas97#daj7 ! ,k+ ( ,c>&unias 7,babylonia7 ?y bro!r4 ,i am at peace4 ,to !e1 to ?y h\se1 ?y wives1 ?y l&1 ?y *>iots1 ?y horses1 ?y 444 be mu* peace4 8,because ( ! y\nge/ ( my daught]s1 :om y s5d to w$1 ,irtabi :om y rememb]1 !y took ?is message4 ,my fa!r =m]ly s5t a message4 ,y collect$ _m soldi]s1 y approv$ 8 message1 & y s5t mak+ a pres5t to my fa!r4 8,n[ ,i s5d !e ?is envoy4 ,9 ! six? ye> y seek = ?is1 & 9 ! six? ye> y s5d ?irty manahs ( gold 7in/ead (87 silv] = my pres5t4 ,i return ! same gold4 ,casi y\r envoy has kn[n its 7value87 :i* he has se54 ,i s5d ?y envoy well in/ruct$ z to our op9ion4 ,= ,i foll[$ 444 & ! pres5t t he is in/ruct$ to 444 is ?irty manahs ( gold1 :i* y 444 a gift ( alliance40 ,! re/ is too brok5 to read4 ,x m5tions five wom5 s5t1 & t5 wood5 *>iots--! latt] z pres5ts4 ,! next lett] is f ,egypt4 ,ei!r a copy or an orig9al nev] s5t47#daa7 #a ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,callimmas9 ,k+ ( ,c>&unias my bro!r1 by lett] ?us ,am5ophis ,,iii ! great ,k+1 ! ,k+ ( ,egypt ?y bro!r4 ,!re is peace to my region4 ,to ?y region be peace3 to ?y h\se1 to ?y wives1 to ?y sons1 to ?y ,lords1 to ?y horses1 to ?y *>iots1 & 9 ?y h&s be mu* peace4 ,i am at peace4 ,!re is mu* peace to my h\se1 to my wives1 to my sons1 to my ,lords1 my horses1 my *>iots1 my army2 & 9 my l&s !re is mu* peace4 8,n[ ,i he>d ! message y s5t ab\t h] to me4 ,?us x 01 #8,n[ y ask my daught] z y\r wife1 b my si/] :om my fa!r gave !e1 be+ good to y1 has any se5 h] :e!r %e has liv$ or :e!r %e has di$8' ,?is is ! message t y s5d 9 y\r lett]4 ,b did y ev] s5d z y\r envoy1 "o :o has kn[n y\r si/]1 & :o has spok5 ) h]1 & und]/ood h]8 ,& let "o speak ) h]4 ,! *iefs y s5d are useless1 y\r envoy ,zak>a is "o :o is a *ief7874 ,!re is n "o among !m relat$ to y\r fa!r1 & 444 conc]n+ ?is my envoy is ) !e1 & has spok5 to h] 444 h] he>t 444 conc]n+ ?is1 & %e has giv5 444 to h] "m4 ,& lo6 y s5d ?is1 #8,y spoke to my envoys1 & !y ga!r$ y\r wives3 a lady appe>$ be=e y 7say+7 ?us1 ,behold y\r que5 :o is br\ght out be=e y all4 ,b my envoys knew h] n 7to be7 my si/]4' ,n[ satisfy y\rself z to :at y ?us s5d1 #8,my envoys knew h] n1' & y say1 #8,:o 0 x t 0 recogniz$ by h]8' ,:y d n y s5d z y\r envoy "o :o %all tell y a true message z to ! salutation f y\r si/]1 ,i pray y8 ,& y said t !y disput$ z to h] appe>ance4 ,b y c see h] ) ! ,k+4 ,& lo6 y s5d ?us1 #8,:o 0 ! pr9cess--a daught] ( "o :o 0 a native1 or 0 %e "o ( ! l& ( 7my neighbors871 or 0 %e ! daught] ( ! ,l& ( ,khani ,rabbatu1 or ! pr9cess ( ! ,l& ( ,ug>it1 t my envoys s saw1 & :o 0 x t spoke to !m to satisfy t no?+ wrong 0 done8' ,& does n y\r message say all ?is8 ,b if %e has di$--y\r si/]1 & ,i am conceal+1 z y pret5d1 h] 444 9 =m] times1 :i* we 444 ! ,god ,amanu 444 7,i rejoice t ! wife ,i love87 444 %e has be5 made que5 444 ,i d5y t 444 beyond all ! wives 444 t ! ,k+s ( ,egypt 444 9 ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,& lo6 y s5d ?us #8,bo? my daught]s 444 z wives ( ! ,k+s ( ! l& ( ,c>&unias4' ,b if ! 444 ( my envoys is fri5dly1 & !y h said #8,) ^! ?+s our ,"l has s5t u1 z a pres5t1 to satisfy !e conc]n+ ?y message3 ! pr9cess salutes ! ,k+s1 & all h] fri5ds y\r daught]s4' ,take ?\ possession f him ( :atev] is ) !m1 & s5d me a lett]1 & arrange ) ?y si/] :o is ) me1 & make sure ( ev]y?+2 & ,i h s5t to !e an ov]se]1 s to make kn[n to y\r daught]s1 9 ord] to p]ceive ! evil t !y tea* y4 ,& lo6 y s5d #8,! messages t my fa!r has left1 d n ^! messages ( 8 say conc]n+ ?is1 t he e/abli%$ alliance betwe5 u8' ,?is is ! message y s5d4 ,n[ y & ,i h fulfill$ ! alliance1 & ! portion is be=e y\r envoys z !y w say 9 y\r pres5ce4 ,is n all to be giv5 by u to h] :o 7is7 to come to ! l& ( ,egypt 7:om7 !y %all br+ be=e me8 ,& 7*oose87 "o ( !m4 7,n[7 ,i h s5t silv]1 gold1 ungu5ts1 clo?s1 all :atsoev] ! l& c give1 & ! ov]se] w say :at is ! value ( t :i* he has br\ght--e gift to be weigh$ to y1 t my envoy is to give4 ,& we h be5 %am$ by ! evils t !y speak4 ,!y h refut$ ! abom9ations--! evil ?+s t !y told y ( u4 ,& ,i 0 griev$ :5 !y 444 u all ^! ?+s4 ,= is x n ( _! deceit t !y told y ?us8 ,& ,i appo9t$ !m n to 444 !m ab\t ?is4 ,& lo6 y s5d ?us1 y say ?us to my envoys1 #8,!re are no soldi]s ( my ,"l1 & is n 7a "y girl87 to be giv5 !m8' ,?is is ?y message3 #8,?y envoys said = !e t none are go+ =?4 ,x might be done safely if !re 7 soldi]s1 if !re be none x is impossible to arrange = u :at ,i am ask$ by him4 ,if !re are soldi]s ,i grant x y1 if !re are horses ,i grant y ?is4' ,?is reason y\r envoy made use ( ) u1 :o put me to %ame--! evil man :om y s5t4 ,i pray !e if !y fe>$ to be sla91 & lam5t$ evils :5 %e w5t out1 lo6 all 0 9 y\r h&s4 ,?us let my *>iots be grant$ f among ! *>iots ( ! rul+ *iefs3 d n y reg>d !m z a possession8 ,y c s5d !m :]ev] y please4 ,are n !y all a possession8 ,are n !re1 ,i pray y also1 *>iots1 are n !re ,i pray y horses ) me8 ,dem& all my horses3 ! *>iots behold y %all s5d to meet y at ! /ations4 ,z = me y %all s5d me ! girl1 & s5d out "o to lead 7h]7 to me40 #c ,b4 ,m4--,?is is brok5 at ! top1 b suppos$ to be f ,callimmas94 8444 my envoys 444 ! _m 444 t !y s5d to me ,i 444 ,?\ my bro!r )\t 444 = ?y daught] to w$1 z ,i s5d 444 7y say7 ?us1 #8,f ( old a daught] ( ! ,k+ ( ,egypt 0 n giv5 = any?+4' ,:y s8 ,?\ art a ,k+1 & doe/ ?y w4 ,z !y spake ?is message to me ,i !n s5t ?us1 #8,_m ( 7y\r7 daught]s are gr[n up4 ,s s5d "o :o is gr[n up z 7,i ask =7 h]4' ,:o says ?us1 #8,!re is no daught] ( ! ,k+ to give4' ,?\ ha/ s5t )\t enquir+ z to ?is4 ,?\ do/ n rebuke alliance & good-w1 z y s5d approa*+ me eag]ly z to a tak+ to wife4 ,& ,i s5t to y because ( ^! ?+s1 9 bro!rhood & good-w1 because eag]ly approa*+ me z to tak+ a wife4 ,my bro!r1 :y n s5d a woman8 ,:y am ,i repuls$8 ,i myself h s5t l !e1 ,i h intru/$ a woman4 ,z !re 7 daught]s ,i did n refuse !e4 ,:y associate by tak+ a wife z 444 ,i h s5t to !e to "k ?is 444 all y\r 444 s 444 !y said y\r 444 ,lo6 my daught] :om ,i h s5t7#dab7 444 y d n take unwill+ly1 cons5t+ to :atev] y desire 444 & z = ! gold t ,i s5d y1 y\r envoy has agre$ ) me z to ! am\nt ( ! gold ,i4444 ,behold spe$ily1 )9 ?is ye>1 :e!r 9 ! mon? ( ,june 7,duzu7 or 9 ! mon? ( ,july 7,ab717#dac7 ?is message be+ tak5 away1 let h] :om ,i h tak5 be4444 ,if )9 ?is ye>1 9 ,june or 9 ,july1 ,i s5d y ! gold1 y %all s5d 444 ! daught] :om ,i am giv5 by y1 & y 9 return %all s5d ! gold = y\r 444 ,b if 9 ,june or 9 ,july ! gold is n s5t1 d n cause h] :om ,i h tak5 to be s5t away4 ,& 9 return = :at w y s5d to be c>ri$ away h] :om ,i h tak54 ,:y1 inde$1 is x necess>y to tr\ble ab\t gold8 ,truly s5d+ #c1jjj 7p\nds87 ( gold h n ,i complet$ ! ex*ange = y1 & h n ,i giv5 my daught] to take to wife80 ,,assurubalid',s ,,lett] #i ,b4--8,to ,am5ophis ,,iv 7! great ,k+87 ! ,k+ ( ,egypt my bro!r1 ?us ,assurubalid17#dad7 ,k+ ( ,assyria ! great ,k+ ?y bro!r4 ,peace be to !e1 to ?y h\se1 & to ?y l&4 ,i 0 v glad :5 ,i saw y\r envoys4 ,let me s5d y\r envoys aga9 ) my message4 ,i h s5t z a pres5t = y a *>iot 7( ! royal =ces87 ( my 444 & two horses swift & sure4 ,a *>iot 7)\t h>ness87 & a preci\s /one4 8,! s5d+ ( gold f y\r l& t has =m]ly come across to ! great ,k+ has ceas$47#dae7 ,:y %\ld he be repuls$ f y\r sight8 ,!y h tak5 z mu* gold z !re 02 z mu* z ,i h receiv$1 :i* also ,i h ne$$1 is caus$ to be s5t4 8,9 ! "t ( ,assurnad9akhi7#daf7 my ance/or !y s5t to ! l& ( ,egypt tw5ty 7p\nds87 ( gold4 8,9 ! "t t ! ,k+ ( ,khani-,rabbatu s5t to y\r fa!r1 to ! l& ( ,egypt1 !y s5t him tw5ty 7p\nds7 ( gold4 8444 ,to ! ,k+ ( ,khani-,rabbatu & to me 444 y h s5t gold4 ,i s5t 444 & y 444 f ! h&s ( my envoys4444 8,if =tunately y\r face is favorable s5d gold1 & let him :o executes ! message take :at is ne$$4 ,9 return let our envoys be s5t to !e f u4 ,y\r envoys :o h t>ri$ ) me ne$+ m5 to guide !m x is grant$1 9 ord] t ,i may s5d ?is4 ,!y took f me m5 to guide !m z !y w5t d[n4 ,d n disgrace my envoys1 & d n delay !m = me4 ,:y %\ld we n 9 future s5d out envoys8 ,9 future !y w c>ry news1 9 future !y w be s5t out to ! ,k+ to c>ry ! news4 ,& 9 future let x be decl>$ #8,:osoev] ( u is trea*]\s let him be de/roy$ = ! ,k+4' ,i h receiv$ 7envoys7 ?irte5 times1 :y %\ld n o!r envoys beside f ! ,k+ 9 future aga94440 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,burnaburias #b ,b4 ,m4--8,to ,am5ophis ,,iv 7,nibkhu>ririya7 ,k+ ( ,egypt1 by lett] ?us ,burnaburias ,k+ ( ,c>adunias7#dag7 ?y bro!r4 ,i am at peace4 ,may !re be mu* peace to !e1 to ?y h\se1 ?y wives1 ?y sons1 ?y l&1 ?y ,lords1 ?y horses1 ?y *>iots4 8,s9ce my fa!rs & ?y fa!rs spoke good ?+s zeal\sly1 s5d+ eag]ly to make pres5ts1 & mak+ fri5ds--& did n !y speak eag]ly--lo6 n[ my bro!r has s5t two manahs ( gold z a pres5t to me4 ,lo6 !re is mu* gold beside1 :i* y\r fa!r s5t1 & z ?is has increas$ beyond :at y\r fa!r gave1 :y %\ld y s5d two manahs ( gold8 ,lo6 ,i h receiv$ mu*1 ev5 v mu* gold1 :i* rema9s 9 ! temple4 ,en\gh gold has be5 s5t4 ,:y %\ld y s5d two manahs ( gold8 ,b z = !e1 :atev] is ne$$ 9 ?y l& s5d = x1 let x be tak5 ( me = !e4 8,9 ! "t ( ,curigalzu7#dah7 my fa!r1 all ! ,canaanites s5t to him 7say+7 ?us1 #8,:at saye/ ?\ z to ! sett+ up ( ! l&4 ,x is weak4 ,:at saye/ ?\8' 8,my fa!r clave to ?y 7fa!r74 ,he s5t to !m ?us1 #8,x has be5 s5t to me z to y\r discont5t4 ,if y are foes ) ! ,k+ ( ,egypt my bro!r1 y mu/ cleave to "s o!r4 ,%all n ,i g out aga9/ y = ?is8 ,%all n ,i de/roy y1 z if y 7 discont5t$ ) me8' ,my fa!r he>d !m n because ( y\r fa!r4 ,n[ behold ,assyria has array$ aga9/ me4 ,did n ,i s5d to y1 z to _! ?\ghts ab\t y\r l&8 ,:y d !y s5d aga9/ me8 ,if y h pity on me x w nev] be done4 ,!y w fail to w9 ^! ?+s4 ,i h s5t to !e1 z a pres5t = !e1 ?ree manahs ( preci\s /ones1 fifte5 pairs ( horses = five wood5 *>iots40 #c ,b4 ,m4--,! salutation is ! same z 9 ! prec$+4 8,s9ce ! "t ( ,c>a9das1 s9ce y\r fa!r's envoys to my fa!r came to me1 until n[ !re has be5 good-w4 ,n[ ,i & ?\ are well ) ea* o!r4 ,y\r envoys h come ?rice to me1 mak+ also pres5ts1 :atev] 0 s5t4 ,& ,i h s5t to !e :atev] pres5t has be5 made4 ,z = me1 is x n all an honor1 & z = !e h n ,i honor$ !e 9 all8 ,y\r envoy :om y s5d1 has n he paid ! tw5ty manahs ( gold t he has br\ght8 ,& z = ! gifts t rema9d]1 is n ! am\nt five manahs ( gold40 ,five l9es ( ! lett] are "h de/roy$4 ,on ! back ( ! tablet x cont9ues3 8444 ! =ces ( ! l& 7( ,egypt87 444 ^! let him ga!r )9 ! ye>1 :i* ?y envoy says he has s5t1 & he %all cause ! wom5 ( ! pr9cess to be guid$ to y1 any "t t y ord]4 ,let me ask = h] t ! spe$ may be great]2 & hav+ be5 delay$1 :5 he has made spe$ let y\r envoy take 7!m71 & he %all d m ?an !y did be=e4 ,s ,i h told my envoy ,s9disugab to say4 ,s let !m bo? /ation ! *>iots spe$ily4 ,let !m come to me1 & let !m make prop] arrangem5ts2 s let my envoy & y\r envoy come to me1 spe$ily convey$4 8,z a pres5t = !e ,i h s5t !e two manahs ( preci\s /ones2 & 7to enri*87 y\r daught] my son's wife7#dai7 he gave a 444 & 7an amulet to cause safety872 & ,i h s5t !e z a pres5t preci\s /ones to ! numb] ( "o ?\s& =ty & eight2 & ,i s5t1 z y\r envoy 0 s5t back ) ,s9disugab40 #d ,b4 ,m4--,) ! same salutation z be=e1 is v mu* brok54 ,x conta9s a li/ ( pres5ts s5t 9 connection ) ! same royal m>riage ( a daught] ( ! ,k+ ( ,egypt to ! ,babylonian pr9ce4 ,! envoy's "n 0 ,sutti2 ! pres5ts includ$ a ?rone ( /rong wood1 ivory1 & gold1 & ano!r ( wood & gold1 ) o!r objects ( gold & /rong wood4 #f ,b4--,! salutation is ! same1 b ! ,k+s' names are spell$ 8,nabkhururia0 & 8,burnaburias40 ,?is tablet is v mu* injur$4 ,x ref]s to a daught] & a promise4 ,x cont9ues3 8,he takes h] p ) 7him 97 sev5 *>iots1 ) sev5 *>iots :i* he took f me2 all t belongs to h] behold 444 let me s5d h] p to y4 ,! ,k+s :o 444 ( ! daught] ( ! great ,k+1 9 five *>iots 444 to y\r fa!r 444 ?ree ov]se]s 444 u he 7s5t874440 ,ab\t half ! obv]se ( ! lett] is !n lo/1 & ab\t a qu>t] ( ! upp] "p ( ! back4 ,x !n cont9ues3 8,if 7! arrangem5ts7 are already complete 444 if !re are no previ\s arrangem5ts let 444 to s5d ,zalmu = ! ,royal ,pr9cess1 = ,zalmu7#dbj7 0 y\r envoy :om ,i s5t out1 let him 7come7 444 let him take back ! soldi]s :om he has s\ght ( me1 & let him 7take87 444 ( ! p ( ! neighborhood1 :o be+ spe$ily s5t he may take back1 & let !m add z _m z 444 8,khai7#dba7 y\r *ief1 :om y s5d1 is giv5 soldi]s & a *>iot ( our 444 & s5d pl5ty ( soldi]s ) ,khai1 = ! ,k+'s daught] 444 & o!rwise d n s5d ! ,k+'s daught] to travel4444 ,d n delay2 s5d spe$ily 444 9 ! c\rse ( ?is ye> y %all s5d a *>iot & soldi]s1 s ga!r+ 444 let !m unite z _m z he says 7are necess>y874 8,y\r fa!r s5t mu* gold to ,curigalzu 444 ( ,curigalzu1 ! quantity !re( increas$ 9 ! palace 444 s1 because he he>d ! ,k+s 7or great m57 :o gave advice1 ?us ! gold 444 ! ,k+s1 bro!rhood1 & good-w1 peace1 & fealty 444 ! 444 increas$ ! silv]1 increas$ ! gold1 increas$4444 8,z ?y pres5t ,i h s5t 444 ( preci\s /one4 ,to ! ,lady ( ?y h\se tw5ty 787 ( preci\s /ones3 s my wife causes me to s5d1 because v greatly 444 & z %e desires %all x n be done1 z ,i rejoic$ be+ glad 444 let !m take ( me mu* gold = ?yself 444 let !m take ( me accord+ z ,i 444 may x come quickly2 & has n my "l ord]$ ?us1 t y\r envoy %\ld br+ to 8 bro!r mu* 444 s let me s5d to !e4440 #g ,b4--,! salutation f ,burnaburias is ! same z 9 ! prec$+ lett]s4 ,! lett] cont9ues3 8,on ! day t my bro!r's envoy arriv$1 & br\ght me ?is message1 8 envoy 7came7 we>i$ to my pres5ce3 he _h eat5 no food1 & 7_h drunk7 no /rong dr9k 444 ! envoy y s5d told me ! news1 t he _h n br\ght to me ! c>avan7#dbb7 on acc\nt ( 7wick$ m587 f :om x 0 n 7safe874 ,s he has n br\ght to me ! c>avan4 ,! explanation ( ! 7head man87 01 because ( fe> ( be+ de/roy$1 :i* my bro!r has 7kn[n (74 ,?us z ,i desir$ explanation1 n 444 :y ! 7*ief87 did n 444 8 envoy1 :y he _h n s5t x1 _h n 444 my bro!r's envoy he has caus$ to say ?is 444 #8,is x n t ! region 0 at /rife8' ?us 444 y\r bro!r he>d ?is4 ,he has s5t y salutation4 ,:o is x t has told my bro!r ?us t ! l& has ris58 ,y\r bro!r s5ds ) spe$ to salute y1 z wi%+ to he> ?is4 ,does n he s5d 8 envoy to !e8 ,i h told him !n to say to my bro!r1 #8,a great multitude has aris51 & ! l& is at /rife3 ! ?+ is true t ?y envoy ?us said4 ,z ?y bro!r he>d n t ! exp$ition has m>*$ on !e1 he has ask$4 ,has n he s5t to salute !e8' ,s z ,i ask$ my envoy he said1 #8,z ! foe has aris5 let him be de/roy$4' ,my bro!r1 h n ,i ord]$ ?is87#dbc7 ,& s !y told me all t has happ5$ 9 my bro!r's c\ntry1 & is n all ?is explanation necess>y8 ,& all has ?us happ5$ 9 my l&1 & z = me is x n all ne$ful8 #8,! lawful comm& t 0 previ\sly 9 ! h&s ( our k+dom has be5 oppos$1' he said4 ,we h spe$ily s5t salutation3 an int]*ange ( messages betwe5 u has be5 e/abli%$ 444 to y\r pres5ce 4440 ,sev]al l9es are "h miss+ at ! top ( ! tablet on ! back1 & ! lett] !n cont9ues3 8444 my salutation 444 & y\r salutation ) 444 ,?\ ?yself behold ha/ 7s5t87 ?y envoy1 to make kn[n ?is message4 ,s ,i made him wait = ?is4 ,i h s5t my mess5g] ) spe$1 :5 he has re/$ sixty-"o days1 & z he said to me ?is #8,i saw ! foes 7b n7 at all 0 ,i afraid4' ,& to-day he is 444 ,i h s5t to !e mak+ _m pres5ts4 ,i h s5t to my bro!r's h&s1 z a pres5t = !e1 7eighty87 preci\s /ones2 & ,i h s5t to my bro!r five yoke ( horses1 :i* are br\ght ?is day by my envoy4 ,i desir$ to s5d1 mak+ _m pres5ts to be s5t to my bro!r4 ,& :atev] notification 7is7 ne$ful let ?is notification be s5t1 let !m take x = me f _! home4 ,i h claim$ delay t !y may s5d pres5t+ mu* gold4 ,i s5d notice to my bro!r3 truly on acc\nt ( my delay he has rema9$4 ,! gold ,i notify ,i h s5t4 ,i return explanation to y\r pres5ce4 ,h n ,i despat*$ ev]y?+ to my bro!r8 ,let him behold ! notice3 let him sign = :atev] is s5t 444 ,i 0 anxi\s le/ :5 ,i s5t a notice my bro!r did n see 7x7 444 ?us ,i h return$ t :i* my bro!r sign$1 ,i h s5t 7x7 = ! gold t !y br\ght me4 ,z = ! gifts ,i s despat* ?\ %alt ?us 7reply872 does n 444 8,zalmu my envoy :om ,i s5d to y is responsible to u if 444 h plund]$4 ,i h made ,biriyamaza responsible = 444 7,if7 aga9 !y h plund]$1 ,i h made ,pamakhu responsible 9 "p = 444 to y\r l& complete4 8444 !y h sworn 444 let my envoy 444 to ! pres5ce ( my bro!r 444 let him be s5t back to me 444 8 message3 let him salute 4440 #h ,b4--,! same salutation f ,burnaburias to ,am5ophis ,,iv4 ,! lett] cont9ues3 8,= ?is also my bro!r we speak ) good-w eag]ly1 & we cause ?is to be said ?us ) eag]ness 7or spe$7 9 reply4 ,z = u we h be5 tr\bl$ inde$4 ,lo6 ! m]*ants :o h return$ ) a *>ge1 f ! l& ( ,canaan1 h spok5 9 my he>+4 ,!y 7 anxi\s on acc\nt ( ! *>ge f my bro!r's pres5ce1 z ,sumatta7#dbd7 ! son ( ,malumme f ! city ( ,kh9natunu17#dbe7 9 ! l& ( ,canaan1 & ,sutatna son ( ,s>ratu ( ! city ( ,acca7#dbf7 s5t _! soldi]s3 !y p]ceiv$ my m]*ants1 & !y spoil$ our 444 ,i s5t to y 444 let him tell y4 8,! ,canaanites 9 y\r c\ntry1 & ! ,k+s 444 9 y\r c\ntry h viol5tly cut (f 444 ! silv] t !y c>ri$--a pres5t 444 ,& ! m5 :o are my s]vants 444 has smitt5 !m4 ,he de/roy$ our 7weal?872 & z ^! *iefs he has caus$ to be sla91 x is cle> t ! man is1 inde$1 my foe4 ,&1 inde$1 !y are slay+ a *ief ( y\r envoys3 :5 he 0 an envoy betwe5 u he 0 sla91 & 8 p h be5 ho/ile to y1 & ! *ief my foe1 ,sumatta1 dogg+ 8 /eps1 caus$ him to be sla92 he saw him & slew him4 ,& ! o!r *ief ,sutatna ! ,ac*oite 7?\gh at fir/ !y repell$ him87 s5t 8 *iefs aga9/ him 444 he said ?us4 ,behold ?is 444 ask z to ?is1 truly y "k 444 ,i h s5t !e z a pres5t "o manah ( preci\s /ones 444 my envoy spe$ily 444 truly my bro!r has kn[n 444 d n 7blame87 my envoy 444 let him be spe$ily s5t4440 ,^! two la/ lett]s ( ,burnaburias are important z %[+ ! di/urbances 9 ,syria1 also m5tion$ by ,dusratta 7#bc ,b47 e>ly 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iv4 #bh ,b4--,a v brok5 tablet conta9+ a long li/ ( pres5ts suppos$ to h be5 s5t by ,burnaburias1 & consi/+ ma9ly ( gold & gems4 ,,lett]s ,,f ,,alasiya #g ,b4 ,m4--8,to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt my bro!r by lett]1 ?us ! ,k+ ( ! ,l& ( ,alasyia7#dbg7 ?y bro!r4 ,i am at peace4 ,peace be to my bro!r4 ,may !re be mu* peace to 8 h\se1 to 8 wives1 to 8 son1 to 8 horses1 8 *>iots1 & 9 8 l&4 ,my bro!r's pres5t 7is7 fifty 7p\nds ( bronze87 five yoke ( horses4 ,i h s5t my bro!r's pres5t 7&7 my bro!r's envoy ) spe$1 & let my bro!r despat* my mess5g] aga9 ) spe$1 & let me ask a gift :i* 444 &4444 ,9 8 lett] x is direct$ :at to s5d4 ,he has s5t silv]4 ,let him s5d1 n refus+ ! explanation ( my envoy 444 ,cuniea1 ,ebiluna1 ,sirumma1 ,usb>ra1 ,belraam17#dbh7 ! explanation :i* 444 ^! ?+s :i* are ) 444 my4440 #ab ,b4--,! salutation is ! same1 m5tion+ only "o son ( ! ,k+ ( ,egypt4 8,my bro!r has spe$ily s5t my envoys 7"u escort871 & ,i he>d y\r salutation4 ,! *ief 7&7 my m]*ants my bro!r has despat*$ spe$ily 7"u escort873 has n y\r *ief approa*$ ) my m]*ants & my fleet 7or %ip780 #ae ,b4--,a mu* brok5 lett] f ! same1 ref]r+ to ! s5d+ ( copp]4 ,! la/ words appe> to be 8let him come return+ ye> by ye>40 #aa ,b4--,! salutation is ! same1 includ+ 8?y h\se1 ?y concub9es17#dbi7 ?y sons10 etc4 ,?is is a v difficult lett]1 b appe>s to read3 8,:y1 my bro!r1 d y utt] ?is message to me8 ,my bro!r has kn[n no?+ at all t ,i h n done4 ,z = me1 behold ! ,*iefs ( ! l& ( ! ,lucci7#dcj7 :om y conf\nd$ 9 my l&1 ,i 707 glad %\ld be conqu]$40 8,my bro!r y say to me1 #8,lo ! ,*iefs ( ?y l& are ) !m1' b ,i 7say7 my bro!r has n kn[n ?is t !y are ) !m2 7or7 if !y are ,*iefs ( my l&4 ,b s5d ?\ to me & d z ,i wi%4 8,d n y "k ! ,*iefs ( my l&8 ,d n make ?is message 7ev57 if !y are ,*iefs ( my l&4 ,b d z y wi%4 8,lo6 my bro!r1 z y d n s5d my envoy1 ?is lett] w speak = me z a bro!r ( ! ,k+4 ,x is br\ght by y\r envoy4 8,moreov]1 ,i h p]ceiv$ nei!r h9d]ance nor evil 9 :at 0 done1 & lo6 my bro!r1 are n y at re/ 9 y\r he>t80 #e ,b4 ,m4--,! salutation is 9 ! fulle/ =m--n9e l9es4 ,! lett] is almo/ p]fect1 & cont9ues3 8,lo ,i h s5t to ?y pres5ce five hundr$ pieces ( copp] 7or bronze7 z a pres5t = my bro!r2 z bro!r1 little copp] is f\nd 7is x n s7 9 y\r mid/4 ,:5 ! p[] ( ,an-,am>-ut7#dca7 my ,"l smote ! :ole ( ! m5 ( my l&1 & none made bronze1 also my bro!r x has n be5 f\nd 9 ?y mid/4 8,y\r envoy ) my envoy ,i hope to despat*1 & :atev] my bro!r requires ( copp] ,i also h s5t !e4 ,a ,bro!r ?\ art to me4 ,mu* gold & silv] he has s5t to me4 ,my bro!r1 ,god 7,elohim7 gives me also gold4 ,& to my bro!r's pres5ce ,i h s5t !e :atev] my bro!r desires4 ,moreov]1 my bro!r1 d n y desire my envoy8 ,& my bro!r has giv5 me also m5 ( 8 bosom4 ,my bro!r has s5t me two 7preci\s vases87 & has despat*$ to me "o ( ! ,*iefs ( illu/ri\s bir?47#dcb7 8,moreov]1 my bro!r1 ! ,*iefs ( my l& say to me1 t !y h walk$ = me accord+ to ! lett]s ( ! ,k+ ( ,egypt2 &1 my bro!r1 ! decrees also1 & ! 444 8,moreov]1 z a ,*ief ( ! l& ( ,alasiya has di$ 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 & 8 possessions are 9 y\r l&1 & 8 son & 8 wife are ) me2 &1 my bro!r1 ! possessions ( ! ,*iefs ( ,alasiya are 444 ,give !m also1 my bro!r1 into ! h&s ( my envoy4 ,my bro!r1 has n he abode 9 y\r mid/1 z y\r envoy abode ?ree ye>s 9 my l&1 because ! p[] ( ,an-,am>-ut is 9 my l&2 & ) my family 7&7 my wife1 is ! son ( him :o has di$ ev5 n[1 my bro!r4 ,i hope to despat* 7"u escort87 y\r envoy ) my envoy2 & ,i h s5t a pres5t to !e1 my bro!r4 ,moreov]1 my bro!r has s5t ! gold t ,i desir$ ( !e--mu* gold1 my bro!r4 ,& let my bro!r s5d ! possessions t ,i ask ( !e4 ,&1 :atev] 7 ! messages1 my bro!r has done all1 & z = !e :atev] messages y utt] to me1 ,i also h done4 ,) ! ,k+ ( ! ,hittites1 & ) ! ,k+ ( ,%9>1 ) ^! ,i am n famili>4 ,:atev] gifts !y h s5t to me1 & ,i h r5d]$ twice ! am\nt to !e4 ,?y envoy has be5 s5t to me to s]ve1 & my envoy has be5 s5t to !e to s]ve40 #f ,b4 ,m4--8,?us ! ,k+ ( ,alasiya to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt my bro!r4 ,let him le>n3 behold ,i h be5 at peace1 & my l& is mighty2 & because ( y\r salutation peace be to y1 peace be to y\r h\se1 y\r sons1 y\r wives1 y\r horses1 y\r *>iots1 y\r l&4 ,may !re be mu* peace =ev]1 my bro!r4 8,lo6 y %all s5d to me4 ,:y d n y s5d y\r envoy to my city aga92 & ,i he>d n4 ,lo6 h[ mu* y afflict me1 & ,i am n made acqua9t$ ) all 9 y\r mid/1 & ,i wond] at ?is4 ,& n[ ,i h despat*$ my envoy to y\r city1 & ,i h also despat*$ to y1 by ! h&s ( my envoy = y1 "o hundr$ 7p\nds87 ( bronze aga94 ,& y\r envoy c>ries n[ gifts--a c\* ( /rong wood1 enri*$ ) gold1 & *>iots enri*$ ) gold1 & two horses1 & =ty-two 7vases871 & fifty gold 7vases871 & two cups1 & f\rte5 pieces ( /rong wood1 & sev5te5 l>ge vessels ( good make 444 f ! 7872 f\r 7vases871 & f\r gold 7vases87 444 ! gifts ( :i* none 4440 ,! next ?irte5 l9es are almo/ entirely de/roy$4 ,! lett] cont9ues on ! back ( ! tablet3 8444 ,alasiya my m]*ants ) ?y m]*ants1 & 444 ) !m2 & truly !re is good fai? 444 & my envoy w g to y\r city1 & y\r envoy %all g to my city4 ,moreov]1 :y w y n despat* = me 7ungu5ts & vases87 ,i 7say71 & ,i w ord] :at y wi%1 & t :i* is useful 7s]v+ well87 9 fulfilm5t ( ! decree1 ,i ord] to be giv5 !e4 ,behold y sit on ! ?rone ( y\r ,k+dom40 #ac ,b4--,a %ort fragm5t1 too brok5 to read1 includes ! names ( ! c\ntries ( ,egypt & ( ,alasiya1 ) salutations4 ,x includes a ref]5ce to m]*ants1 & app>5tly to pres5ts1 n9e l9es 9 all4 #ad ,b4--,! writ+ & ! clay appe> to %[ t ?is also came f ,alasiya4 ,x includ$ tw5ty-two l9es1 b is mu* brok54 ,! foll[+ may be read3 8,lo6 z a pres5t to !e ,i h s5t five pieces ( copp]1 ?ree 7p\nds7 ( good copp]1 "o 7871 "o 7weapon87--a %ipload4 ,also1 my bro!r1 ^! m5 ( ?is royal %ip 444 & z = !e1 ! %ip 444 spe$ily 444 is s5t4 ,?\ art my bro!r4 ,y desire a salutation1 & ,i h giv5 x to !e4 ,?is man1 ! s]vant ( ! ,k+ my ,"l1 does n he approa* be=e !m8 & ?\1 my bro!r1 s5d him spe$ily 7"u escort8740 #af ,b4--,! ord9>y salutation is mu* brok51 b ! writ+1 & ! clay ( ! tablet1 seem to %[ t ! lett] came f ,alasiya4 ,! second p>agraph m5tions c\ntries call$ ,umdhi 444 & ,tim 444 possibly ,hama? & ,damascus4 ,! ?ird p>agraph cont9ues3 8,& n[ behold :y d y 444 y\r =tress m ?an my =tress2 & :o is x t has vex$ u8 ,x is ! abode ( a hundr$ sons ( viol5ce4 ,s n[ 444 my bro!r1 because ( ?is1 ! city ,khumme has m$itat$ evil1 & if 444 :y n ga!r1 & 444 to pres]ve1 s9ce x is necess>y t !y %\ld be protect$ f :at 4440 ,! rema9d]1 includ+ a note = ! ,k+'s scribe1 is too brok5 to read4 #ag ,b4--,a m]e fragm5t1 app>5tly f ,alasiya1 conta9s a li/ ( pres5ts1 includ+ five wood5 ?rones 7or *airs71 objects ( silv]1 a wood5 foot/ool1 & a weight ( "o manah ( "s o!r sub/ance4 ,,cunei=m ,,inscriptions ,,& ,,hi]atic ,,papyri ,translat$ by ,v>i\s ,egyptologi/s ,! ,great ,tablet ,( ,rameses ,,ii ,at ,abu-,simbel ,translat$ by ,ed\>d ,naville ,9 ! great temple ( ,abu-,simbel1 betwe5 two pill>s ( ! fir/ hall1 !re is a l>ge tablet1 :i* has be5 add$1 evid5tly1 a long "t aft] ! completion ( ! temple4 ,?is tablet1 :i* is ! object ( ! pres5t translation1 is cov]$ ) a text ( ?irty-sev5 l9es1 conta9+ a spee* ( ! god ,ptah ,totun5 to ! ,k+ ,rameses ,,ii1 & ! answ] ( ! ,k+4 ,x 0 v likely consid]$ by ! k+s ( ,egypt to be a rem>kable piece ( lit]ature1 z x has be5 repeat$1 ) slight alt]ations1 on ! pylons ( ! temple ( ,m$9et-,habu1 built by ,rameses ,,iii4 ,! tablet1 :i* is decay+ rapidly1 has be5 publi%$ ?ree times3 fir/1 by ,burton1 9 ! 8,exc]pta ,hi]oglyphica10 pl4 #fj2 !n f ! copies ( ,*ampollion1 9 ! 8,monum5ts de l',egypte et de la ,nubie10 ,i1 pl4 #ch2 &1 f9ally1 by ,lepsius1 8,d5kml]10 ,,iii1 pl4 #aic4 ,! inscription ( ,m$9et-,habu has be5 copi$ & publi%$ by ,m4 ,duemi*51 9 8 8,hi/oris*e ,ins*rift510 ,i1 pl4 #g-aj1 & by ,m4 ,jacques de ,r\g1 9 8 8,inscriptions recueillis en ,egypte10 ,,ii1 pl4 #aca-ach4 ,i am n aw>e t any complete translation ( ?is long text has be5 made4 ,! fir/ "p has be5 translat$ into ,g]man by ,mr4 ,duemi*5 78,die ,flotte e9] gyptis*5 ,knig910 ,e9leitung71 f ! text at ,m$9et-,habu2 a portion ( x is also to be f\nd 9 ,brugs*1 8gyptis*e ,ges*i*te10 p4 #ech4 ,! pres5t translation ,i h made f ! tablet1 :i*1 be+ m anci5t ?an ! inscription1 is v likely to be ! orig9al4 ,x conta9s an int]e/+ allusion to ! m>riage ( ,rameses ) a daught] ( ! ,k+ ( ! ,kheta4 ,! inscription at ,m$9et-,habu1 :i* is writt5 m c>efully ?an ! tablet1 & ) less abbreviations1 has giv5 me a clue to sev]al obscure passages ( ! anci5t text4 ,! tablet is surm\nt$ by a cornice1 ) ! w+$ disk4 ,und]nea?1 ! god ,totun5 is se5 /&+1 & be=e him ,rameses1 :o /rikes ) 8 mace a gr\p ( enemies :om he holds by ! hair4 ,beh9d ! god are ! ovals ( six =eign nations1 mo/ likely ,asiatics3 ,au5tem1 ,hebuu1 ,t5fu1 ,temuu1 ,hetau1 ,emtebelu4 ,! inscription above ! god is z foll[s3 8,said by ,,ptah-,,totun51 ) ! high plumes1 arm$ ) horns1 :o g5]ates ! gods e day3 7,i am7 ?y fa!r1 ,i h begott5 !e l a god1 to be a k+ 9 my /ead4 ,i h transmitt$ to !e all ! l&s :i* ,i h creat$2 _! *iefs br+ !e _! tribute1 !y come be>+ _! pres5ts because ( _! great fe>2 all =eign nations are unit$ "u ?y feet1 !y are to !e et]nally2 ?y eye is fix$ on _! heads =ev]40 ,,tablet ,,( ,,rameses ,,ii #a ,! #ce? ye>1 ! #ac? ( ! mon? ,tybi1 "u ! reign ( ,r-,h>emakhu1 ! /rong bull1 belov$ ( tru?1 ! ,"l ( ! ,?irty ,ye>s1 l 8 fa!r ,ptah1 ,totun51 ! ,"l ( ,diadems1 ! protector ( ,egypt1 ! *a/is] ( =eign l&s1 ,r1 ! fa!r ( ! gods1 :o possesses ,egypt1 ! gold5 hawk1 ! ,ma/] ( ,ye>s1 ! mo/ mighty sov]eign ( ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt4 #b ,r-us]ma-sotep-en-,r1 ! son ( ,r1 ! issue ( ,totun51 ! *ild ( ! ,que5 ,sekhet1 ,rameses1 belov$ ( ,am51 ev] liv+4 ,?us speaks ,ptah-,totun5 ) ! high plumes1 arm$ ) horns1 ! fa!r ( ! gods1 to 8 son :o loves him1 #c ! fir/-born ( 8 lo9s1 ! god :o is "y aga91 ! pr9ce ( ! gods1 ! ma/] ( ! ?irty ye>s1 l ,totun51 ,k+ ,rameses47#dcc7 ,i am ?y fa!r1 ,i h begott5 !e l a god2 all ?y limbs are div9e4 ,i took ! =m ( ! ram ( #d ,m5des1 & ,i w5t to ?y noble "m4 ,i h ?\ght ( !e1 ,i h fa%ion$ !e to be ! joy ( my p]son1 ,i h br\ght !e =? l ! ris+ sun1 ,i h rais$ !e among ! gods1 ,k+ ,rameses4 ,num #e & ,ptah h n\ri%$ ?y *ildhood1 !y leap ) joy :5 !y see !e made aft] my lik5ess1 noble1 great1 exalt$47#dcd7 ,! great pr9cesses ( ! h\se ( ,ptah & ! ,ha?ors ( ! temple ( ,tem are #f 9 fe/ival1 _! he>ts are full ( gladness1 _! h&s take ! drum ) joy1 :5 !y see ?y p]son beautiful & lovely l my ,maje/y4 ,! gods & goddesses exalt ?y beauties1 !y celebrate !e #g :5 !y give to me _! praises1 say+3 8,?\ art our fa!r :o has caus$ u to be born2 !re is a god l !e1 ! ,k+ ,rameses40 ,i look at !e1 & my he>t is joyful2 ,i embrace !e ) my gold5 arms1 & ,i surr\nd !e ) life1 purity1 & duration4 ,i provide !e #h ) p]man5t happ9ess4 ,i h fix$ 9 !e joy1 enjoym5t1 pleasure1 gladness1 & delight4 ,i grant !e t ?y he>t may be "y aga9 l m9e4 ,i h elect$ !e1 ,i h *os5 !e1 ,i h p]fect$ !e2 ?y he>t is excell5t & ?y words are exquisite2 !re is absolutely no?+ #i :i* ?\ ignore/1 up to ?is day1 s9ce ! "t ( old2 ?\ vivifie/ ! inhabitants ( ! e>? ?r\gh ?y comm&1 ,k+ ,rameses4 ,i h made !e an et]nal k+1 a pr9ce :o la/s =ev]4 ,i h fa%ion$ ?y #aj limbs 9 electrum1 ?y bones 9 brass1 & ?y arms 9 iron4 ,i h be/[$ on !e ! dignity ( ! div9e cr[n2 ?\ gov]ne/ ! two c\ntries z a legitimate sov]eign2 ,i h giv5 !e a high ,nile1 & x fills ,egypt = !e ) ! abundance ( ri*es & weal?2 !re is #aa pl5ty 9 all places :]e ?\ walke/2 ,i h giv5 !e :eat 9 pr(usion to enri* ! two c\ntries 9 all times2 _! corn is l ! s& ( ! %ore1 ! gran>ies rea* ! sky1 & ! heaps are l m\nta9s4 ,?\ rejoice/ & ?\ art prais$ #ab :5 ?\ see/ ! pl5tiful fi%+1 & ! mass ( fi%es :i* is be=e ?y feet4 ,all ,egypt is ?ankful t[>d !e4 ,i give !e ! sky & all t x conta9s4 ,,seb %[s =? = !e :at is )9 him27#dce7 ! birds ha/5 to !e1 ! pigeons ( ,horsekha #ac br+ to !e _! (f]+s1 :i* are ! fir/-fruits ( ^? ( ,r4 ,?o? has put !m on all sides4 ,?\ op5e/ ?y m\? to /r5g!n :oev] ?\ wi%e/1 = ?\ art ,num2 ?y royalty is liv+ 9 /r5g? & might l ,r1 s9ce he gov]ns ! two c\ntries4 #ad ,k+ ,rameses1 ,i grant !e to cut ! m\nta9s into /atues imm5se1 gigantic1 ev]la/+2 ,i grant t =eign l&s f9d = ! preci\s /one to inscribe787 ! monum5ts ) ?y "n4 #ae ,i give !e to succe$ 9 all ! works :i* ?\ ha/ done4 7,i give !e7 all k9ds ( workm51 all t goes on two & f\r feet1 all t flies & all t has w+s4 ,i h put 9 ! he>t ( all nations to (f] !e :at !y h done2 !mselves1 pr9ces great & small1 ) "o #af he>t seek to please !e1 ,k+ ,rameses4 ,?\ ha/ built a great resid5ce to =tify ! b\nd>y ( ! l&1 ! city ( ,rameses2 x is e/abli%$ on ! e>? l ! f\r pill>s #ag ( ! sky2 ?\ ha/ con/ruct$ )9 a royal palace1 :]e fe/ivals are celebrat$ to !e z is done = me )94 ,i h set ! cr[n on ?y head ) my own h&s1 :5 ?\ appe>e/ 9 ! great hall ( ! d\ble ?rone27#dcf7 & m5 & gods h prais$ ?y "n #ah l m9e :5 my fe/ival is celebrat$4 ,?\ ha/ c>v$ my /atues & built _! %r9es z ,i h done 9 times ( old4 ,i h giv5 !e ye>s by p]iods ( ?irty27#dcg7 ?\ reigne/ 9 my place on my ?rone2 ,i fill ?y limbs ) life & happ9ess1 ,i am beh9d !e to protect !e2 ,i give !e heal? & /r5g?2 #ai ,i cause ,egypt to be submitt$ to !e1 & ,i supply ! two c\ntries ) pure life4 ,k+ ,rameses1 ,i grant t ! /r5g?1 ! vigor & ! might ( ?y sword be felt among all c\ntries2 ?\ ca/e/ d[n ! he>ts ( all nations2 #bj ,i h put !m "u ?y feet2 ?\ come/ =? e day 9 ord] t be br\ght to !e ! =eign prison]s2 ! *iefs & ! great ( all nations (f] !e _! *ildr54 ,i give !m to ?y gallant sword t ?\ maye/ d ) !m :at ?\ like/4 #ba ,k+ ,rameses1 ,i grant t ! fe> ( !e be 9 ! m9ds ( all & ?y comm& 9 _! he>ts4 ,i grant t ?y valor rea* all c\ntries1 & t ! dread ( !e be spread ov] all l&s2 ! pr9ces tremble at ?y remembrance1 & ?y #bb ,maje/y is fix$ on _! heads2 !y come to !e z supplicants to implore ?y m]cy4 ,?\ give/ life to :om ?\ wi%e/1 & ?\ putte/ to dea? :om ?\ please/2 ! ?rone ( all nations is 9 ?y possession4 ,i grant ?\ maye/ %[ all ?y #bc admirable qualities & accompli% all ?y good designs2 ! l& :i* is "u ?y dom9ion is 9 joy1 & ,egypt rejoices cont9ually4 ,k+ ,rameses1 ,i h exalt$ !e ?r\gh su* m>vell\s #bd end[m5ts t heav5 & e>? leap = joy & ^? :o are )9 praise ?y exi/5ce2 ! m\nta9s1 ! wat]1 & ! /one walls :i* are on ! e>? are %ak5 :5 !y he> ?y excell5t "n1 s9ce !y h se5 :at ,i h accompli%$ = !e2 #be :i* is t ! l& ( ,kheta %\ld be subject$ to ?y palace2 ,i h put 9 ! he>t ( ! inhabitants to anticipate !e !mselves by _! obeisance 9 br++ !e _! pres5ts4 ,_! *iefs are prison]s1 all _! prop]ty is ! tribute 9 ! #bf dep5d5cy ( ! liv+ k+4 ,_! royal daught] is at ! head ( !m2 %e comes to s(t5 ! he>t ( ,k+ ,rameses2 h] m]its are m>vell\s1 b %e does n "k ! goodness :i* is 9 ?y he>t2 #bg ?y "n is bless$ =ev]2 ! prosp]\s result ( ?y great victories is a great wond]1 :i* 0 hop$ =1 b nev] he>d ( s9ce ! "t ( ! gods2 x 0 a hidd5 record 9 ! h\se ( books s9ce ! "t ( ,r till ! reign ( ?y #bh liv+7#dch7 ,maje/y2 x 0 n kn[n h[ ! l& ( ,kheta c\ld be ( "o he>t ) ,egypt2 & behold1 ,i h beat5 x d[n "u ?y feet to vivify ?y "n et]nally1 ,k+ ,rameses4 #bi ,?us speaks ! div9e ,k+1 ! ,ma/] ( ! ,two ,c\ntries1 :o is born l ,khepra-,r1 9 8 limbs1 :o appe>s l ,r1 begott5 ( ,ptah-,totun51 ! ,k+ ( ,egypt2 ,r-us]ma-sotep-en-,r1 ! son ( ,r1 ,rameses1 belov$ ( ,am51 ev] liv+1 to 8 fa!r :o appe>s be=e him1 ,totun51 #cj ! fa!r ( ! gods3 ,i am ?y son1 ?\ ha/ put me on ?y ?rone1 ?\ ha/ transmitt$ to me ?y royal p[]1 ?\ ha/ made me aft] ! resemblance ( ?y p]son1 ?\ ha/ transmitt$ to me :at ?\ ha/ creat$2 ,i %all answ] by do+ all ! good ?+s :i* ?\ desire/4 #ca ,z ,i am ! only ma/] l ?\1 ,i h provid$ ! l& ( ,egypt ) all necess>ies2 ,i %all r5ew ,egypt = !e z x 0 ( old1 mak+ /atues ( gods aft] ! sub/ance1 ev5 ! color ( _! bodies4 ,egypt w be ! possession ( _! he>ts1 & w build !m #cb temples4 ,i h enl>g$ ?y abode 9 ,memphis1 x is deck$ ) et]nal works1 & well-made ornam5ts 9 /ones set 9 gold1 ) true gems2 ,i h op5$ = !e a c\rt on ! nor? side ) a d\ble /aircase2 #cc ?y por* is magnific5t2 its doors are l ! horizon ( ! sky1 9 ord] t ! multitude may wor%ip !e4 ,?y magnific5t dwell+ has be5 built inside its walls2 ?y div9e image is 9 its #cd my/]i\s %r9e1 re/+ on its high f\ndation2 ,i h provid$ x abundantly ) prie/s1 prophets1 & cultivators1 ) l& & ) cattle2 ,i h reckon$ its (f]+s by hundr$s ( ?\s&s ( good ?+s2 ?y fe/ival ( ?irty ye>s is celebrat$ !re #ce z ?\ ha/ prescrib$ x to me ?yself2 all ?+s flock to !e 9 ! great (f]+ day :i* ?\ desire/2 ! bulls & calves are innum]able2 all ! pieces ( _! fle% are by millions2 ! smoke ( _! fat rea*es heav5 & is receiv$ )9 ! sky4 #cf ,i give t all l&s may see ! beauty ( ! build+s :i* ,i h creat$ to !e2 ,i h m>k$ ) ?y "n all inhabitants & =eign]s ( ! :ole l&2 !y are to !e =ev]2 = ?\ ha/ creat$ !m1 to be "u ! comm& ( ?y son1 :o is on #cg ?y ?rone1 ! ma/] ( gods & m51 ! "l :o celebrates ! fe/ivals ( ?irty ye>s l ?\1 he :o we>s ! d\ble si/rum1 ! son ( ! :ite cr[n1 & ! issue ( ! r$ diadem1 :o unites ! two c\ntries 9 peace1 ! ,k+ ( ,egypt1 ,r-us]ma-sotep-en-,r1 ! son ( ,r1 ,rameses1 belov$ ( ,am51 liv+ et]nally4 ,hymn ,to ,osiris 7,/ele ( ,am5-em-ha1 ,eighte5? ,dyna/y7 ,translat$ by ,m4 ,franois ,*abas ,?is /ele is "o ( ! usual fun]eal tablets :i* are f\nd 9 ! cemet]ies at ,memphis & ,!bes4 ,! upp] "p ( ! tablet is r\nd1 & has ! two sacr$ eyes & symbolical signets1 :i*1 z well z ! w+$ globe1 almo/ inv>iably surm\nt ^! sacr$ inscriptions1 & ( :i* ! mean+ has n yet be5 satisfactorily det]m9$4 ,imm$iately bel[ ?is emblem are two vignettes3 9 ! fir/ a function>y nam$ ,am5-em-ha 78,am5 at ! beg9n+07 pres5ts a fun]eal (f]+ to 8 fa!r ,am5-mes 78,am5's son10 or1 8born ( ,am507 ! /ew>d ( ! deity's flocks17#dci7 beside :om is 8 deceas$ wife ,nef]-t-aru & a "y boy1 8 son1 ,am5-em-ua 78,am5 9 ! b>k074 ,9 ! second vignette1 a pr9cipal prie/ 7heb7 ( ,osiris1 dress$ 9 ! sac]dotal leop>d's sk91 (f]s inc5se to ! lady ,te-bok 78,! s]vant-maid072 bel[ is a r[ ( kneel+ figures1 namely3 two sons1 ,si-t-mau 78,son ( ! "m071 ,am5-,k5 78,amon ! w>like071 & f\r daught]s1 ,m]i-t-ma 78,lov+ ju/ice071 ,am5-,set 78,daught] ( ,am5071 ,s\t5-mau 78,royal ,"m071 & ,hui-em-net] 78,food = god074 ,z !re is no indication ( relation%ip betwe5 ! subjects ( ! two vignettes1 x may be inf]r$ t ,te-,bok 0 a second wife ( ,am5-em-ha4 ,! l[] portion ( ! tablet is fill$ up ) ! foll[+ ,hymn to ,osiris1 writt5 9 tw5ty-eight l9es ( hi]oglyphics :i* are v well pres]v$ except :]ev] ! "n ( ! deity ,am5 occurs1 :i* has be5 hamm]$ out7#ddj7 evid5tly at ! "t ( ! religi\s revolution 9 ,egypt "u ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iv1 :o1 assum+ ! "n ( ,*u-en-at5 78,spl5dor10 or1 8,glory ( ! sol> disk071 ov]?rew ! wor%ip ( ! old] div9ities & pr9cipally t ( ,am5-,r2 a *ange :i* 0 aga9 ov]?r[n 9 ! p]iod ( 8 successors1 :o re/or$ ! =m] lett]s4 ,f ! /yle ( art & o!r indications x is almo/ c]ta9 t ! monum5t 0 erect$ 9 ! reign ( ,?o?mes ,i ( ! eighte5? dyna/y4 ,! /ele is n[ deposit$ 9 ! ,biblio?que ,nationale1 ,p>is1 & has be5 publi%$ by ,m4 ,*abas 9 ! 8,revue ,ar*ologique10 ,may-,june1 #aheg1 aft] a pap] /amp tak5 by ! late ,m4 ,devria4 ,a ,,hymn ,,to ,,osiris #a ,adoration ( ,osiris by ! ,/ew>d ( ! flocks1 ,am5-em-ha1 ,son ( ! ,lady ,nef]-t-ari3 he says1 ,welcome to !e7#dda7 ,osiris1 ,"l ( l5g? ( times1 ,k+ ( ! gods1 ( _m names1 ( holy trans=mations1 ( my/]i\s =ms 9 ! temples1 augu/ be+1 resid+ 9 ,tattu1 ,great ,"o conta9$ #b 9 ,sokhem1 ,ma/] ( invocations 9 ,ant47#ddb7 ,pr9ciple ( abundance 9 ,on2 :o has ! "r to comm& 9 ! place ( d\ble ju/ice1 my/]i\s s\l1 ,"l ( ,k]]1 ,holy ,"o ( ! ,:ite ,wall1 ,s\l ( ! sun1 8 v body repos+ 9 #c ,s\t5-,khn52 au?or ( invocations 9 ! region ( ! tree ,n]3 ^: s\l is exi/+ = vigilance2 ,"l ( ! great dwell+ 9 ,ses5n\7#ddc7 ! v awful 9 ,%a%otep2 ,"l ( ! l5g? ( times 9 ,abydos4 ,! road to 8 dwell+ is 9 ! ,to-s>27#ddd7 8 "n is /able 9 #d m5's m\?s4 ,he is ! paut-ti7#dde7 ( ! _w1 ,atum1 fe$] ( be+s among ! gods1 b5efic5t _s 9 ! abode ( spirits4 ,f him ! heav5ly ,nile7#ddf7 d]ives its wat]s2 f him comes ! w9d1 & respirable air7#ddg7 is 9 8 no/rils1 = 8 satisfaction1 & #e ta/e ( 8 he>t4 ,= him1 ! gr\nd br+s =? to abundance2 9 ob$i5ce to him is ! upp] heav5 & its />s1 & he op5s ! great gates2 he is ! ,ma/] ( invocations 9 ! s\? heav5s1 & ( adorations 9 ! nor? heav5s3 ! mov+ #f con/ellations are "u ! place ( 8 face1 !y are 8 dwell+s1 z also ! repos+ con/ellations4 ,to him ,seb ord]s (f]+s to be pres5t$3 ! gods adore him2 ^? :o are 9 ! l[] heav5 b[ to him1 ! div9e ,*iefs7#ddh7 do+ rev]5ce1 all supplicat+4 #g ,!y see him1 ^? :o are !re1 ! augu/ ones1 & /& 9 awe f him2 ! :ole e>? glorifies him :5 8 hol9ess proce$s on ! vault ( ! sky3 he is a ,sah\ illu/ri\s among ! ,sah\s1 great 9 dignity1 p]man5t 9 empire4 ,he is ! excell5t ma/] ( ! gods1 fair & #h belov$ by all :o see him4 ,he imposes 8 fe> to all l&s s t !y l to exalt 8 "n to ! fir/ rank4 ,?r\gh him all are 9 abundance2 ,"l ( fame 9 heav5 & on e>?4 ,multipli$ 7are 87 acclamations 9 ! fea/ ( ,ouak2 acclamations are made to him by ! #i two worlds unanim\sly4 ,he is ! elde/1 ! fir/ ( 8 bro!rs1 ! ,*ief ( ! gods1 he x is :o ma9ta9s ju/ice 9 ! two worlds1 & :o places ! son 9 ! seat ( 8 fa!r2 he is ! praise ( 8 fa!r ,seb1 ! love ( 8 "m ,n\2 v valiant1 he ov]?r[s ! impure2 inv9cible1 he /rikes #aj 8 oppon5t1 he inspires 8 fe> to 8 enemy2 he seizes ! wick$ "o's b\nd>ies2 firm ( he>t1 8 feet are vigilant3 he is ! (fspr+ ( ,seb1 rul+ ! two worlds4 ,he 7,seb7 has se5 8 virtues & has comm&$ him to conduct #aa ! nations by ! h& cont9ually47#ddi7 ,he has made ?is _w ) 8 h&1 its wat]s1 its atmosph]e1 its vegetation1 all its flocks1 all its fly+ ?+s1 all its fi%1 all its reptiles & quadrup$s4 ,ju/ice is r5d]$ to ! #ab ,son ( ,n\ & ! _w is at quiet :5 he asc5ds ! seat ( 8 fa!r l ! sun3 he %9es at ! horizon1 he enlight5s ! d>kness1 he illum9ates %ades by 8 d\ble plume37#dej7 he inundates ! _w l #ac ! sun e morn+4 ,8 diadem pr$om9ates at top ( heav5 & accompanies7#dea7 ! />s3 he is ! guide7#deb7 ( all ! gods4 ,he is b5efic5t 9 w & words3 he is ! praise ( ! great gods & ! love ( ! small gods4 ,8 si/] took c>e ( him1 by dissipat+ 8 enemies1 #ad repell+ 7bad7 luck2 %e s5ds =? h] voice by ! virtues7#dec7 ( h] m\?3 wise ( tongue1 no ^w ( h]s fails4 ,%e is b5efic5t 9 w & spee*3 ,x is ,isis ! b5efic5t1 ! av5g] ( h] bro!r3 %e unrep9+ly s\ght him3 #ae %e w5t ! r\nd ( ! _w lam5t+ him3 %e /opp$ n till %e f\nd him3 %e %ad[$ ) h] w+s2 h] w+s caus$ w9d1 mak+ ! invocation ( h] bro!r's burial2 #af %e rais$ ! rema9s ( ! god ( ! re/+ he>t3 %e extract$ 8 ess5ce3 %e _h a *ild1 %e suckl$ ! baby 9 7lonel9ess7 secret2 none "k :]e t happ5$4 ,! arm 7( ! *ild7 has become /rong 9 ! great dwell+ #ag ( ,seb47#ded7 ,! gods are joy\s at ! arrival ( ,osiris1 son ( ,horus intrepid1 ju/ifi$1 son ( ,isis1 heir ( ,osiris4 ,! div9e ,*iefs jo9 him3 ! gods recognize ! ,univ]sal ,lad himself4 ,! ,lords ( ju/ice !re unit$ #ah to wat* ov] iniquity & sit 9 ,seb's great dwell+ are giv+ au?ority to its ,"l47#dee7 ,! reign ( ju/ice belongs to him4 ,horus has f\nd 8 ju/ification2 giv5 to him is ! title ( 8 fa!r1 he appe>s ) ! royal fillet1 #ai by ! ord]s ( ,seb4 ,he takes ! royalty ( ! two worlds2 ! cr[n ( ! sup]ior region is fix$ on 8 head4 ,he judges ! _w z he likes3 heav5 & e>? are bel[ ! place ( 8 face3 he comm&s mank9d2 ! intellig5t be+s1 ! race ( ! ,egyptians1 & ! nor!rn b>b>ians47#def7 ,! circuit #bj ( ! sol> disk is "u 8 managem5t1 ! w9ds1 ! wat]s1 ! wood ( ! plants & all vegetables4 ,a god ( se$s1 he gives all h]bs & ! abundance ( ! gr\nd4 ,he af=ds pl5tifulness7#deg7 & gives x to all ! e>?4 #ba ,all m5 are 9 ec/asy1 he>ts 9 sweetness1 bosoms 9 joy2 ev]ybody is 9 adoration4 ,ev]yone glorifies 8 goodness3 mild is 8 love = u2 8 t5d]ness environs 7our7 he>ts3 great is 8 love 9 all bosoms4 ,! #bb ,son ( ,isis has ju/ice r5d]$ him3 8 foe falls "u 8 fury1 & ! evil-do] at ! s\nd ( 8 voice3 ! viol5t is at 8 f9al h\r1 ! ,son ( ,isis1 fa!r av5g]1 approa*es him4 #bc ,sanctify+1 b5efic5t is 8 "n2 v5]ation f9ds its place3 respect immutable = 8 laws3 ! pa? is op51 ! footpa?s are op5$3 bo? worlds are at re/3 evil flies & e>? becomes fecundant peaceably "u its ,"l4 ,ju/ice is confirm$ by its ,"l :o pursues iniquity4 #bd ,mild is ?y he>t1 ,o ,ounnef]1 son ( ,isis6 he has tak5 ! cr[n ( ! ,upp] region3 to him is ackn[l$g$ 8 fa!r's au?ority 9 ! great dwell+ ( ,seb3 ,phra :5 speak+1 ,?o? 9 writ+1 #be ! div9e ,*iefs are at re/4 ,:at ?y fa!r ,seb has comm&$ = !e1 let t be done accord+ to 8 ^w4 7,?is ,egyptian 8,s be x0 ends ! hymn4 ,bel[ ?is is ! usual =mula47 ,oblation to ,osiris liv+ 9 ! we/1 ,"l ( ,abydos3 may he all[ fun]eal gifts3 bread1 liquor1 ox51 geese1 clo!s1 inc5se1 oil1 all gifts ( vegetation3 ,to make ! trans=mations1 to enjoy ! ,nile1 to appe> z a liv+ s\l1 to see ! sol> disk e morn+3 to g & to come 9 ! ,ru-sat3 t ! s\l may n be repuls$ 9 ! ,net]-,kh]4 ,to be gratifi$7#deh7 among ! favor$ ones1 9 pres5ce ( ,ounnef]1 to take ! alim5ts pres5t$ on ! alt>s ( ! great god1 to brea! ! delici\s air & to dr9k ( ! riv]s curr5t4 ,to ! /ew>d ( ! flocks ( ,ammon1 ,am5-mes1 ju/ifi$ 8,son ( ,lady ,h5-t1 ju/ifi$1 8 consort1 :o loves him 4440 7,! "n ( ,nef]-t-aru1 :i* ought to end ! phrase1 has be5 completely *isell$ out47 ,travels ,( ,an ,egyptian ,9 ,! ,f\rte5? ,c5tury ,b4,c4 ,f a ,papyrus 9 ! ,briti% ,museum ,translat$ by ,m4 ,f4 ,*abas & ,m4 ,c4 ,w4 ,goodw9 ,! 8,travels ( an ,egyptian0 has fir/ be5 translat$ into ,engli% by ,m4 ,c4 ,w4 ,goodw9 78,cambridge ,essays10 #aheh1 p4 #bfg-bfi71 f a hi]atic papyrus 9 ! ,briti% ,museum1 publi%$ 9 fac-simile by ! tru/ees 7,fo4 #ahdb1 pl4 #ce-fa74 ,9 #ahff1 ,m4 ,f4 ,*abas1 avail+ himself ( ! collaboration ( ,m4 ,goodw91 publi%$ a full translation ( ! same 9 ,fr5* 78,voyage d'un ,egypti5 en ,syrie1 en ,ph5icie10 etc41 #dto1 #ahff71 includ+ a copy ( ! hi]atic text ) a d\ble transcription into hi]oglyphic & ,coptic types1 & a p]petual comm5t>y4 ,objections 7 made by ,m4 ,h4 ,brugs* 78,revue ,critique10 ,p>is1 #ahfh1 ,aot et ,septembre74 ,b ,m4 ,*abas /rongly v9dicat$ 8 views 9 an additional "w1 8,voyage d'un ,egypti5--,rponse la ,critique10 ,*lons1 #ahfh1 #dto1 s9ce :i* ! matt] seems to be settl$ among ,egyptologi/s4 ,! debate 01 h[ev]1 unimportant 9 reg>d to geographical in=mation1 z x bore m]ely on ! po9t to asc]ta9 :e!r ! n>rative ref]s to an actual j\rney really effect$ by ! ,egyptian (fic] nam$ a ,moh>1 or a model n>rative ( a suppos$ voyage drawn f a previ\s relation ( a simil> trip extant at ! "t4 ,,travels ,,( ,,an ,,egyptian ,section #a #ah4c ,?y lett] :i* is full ( lacun is load$ ) pret5ti\s expressions3 su* is ! retribution ( ^? :o wi% to und]/& x2 x is a *>ge #ah4d :i* ?\ ha/ *>g$ at ?y w4 8,i am a scribe1 a ,moh>10 ha/ ?\ repeat$3 let u respect ?y ^w & set (f4 #ah4e ,?\ ha/ put horses to ! *>iots2 ?y horses are z swift z jackals3 _! eyes fla%2 !y are l a hurricane bur/+2 ?\ take/ #ah4f ! re9s1 seize/ ! b[3 we contemplate ! de$s ( ?y h&4 ,i s5d !e back ! ,moh>'s portrait3 & make !e "k #ah4g 8 actions4 ,did/ ?\ n !n g to ! c\ntry ( ! ,kheta8 ,ha/ ?\ n se5 ! l& ( ,aup8 ,kn[e/ ?\ n ,khatuma1 ,ikatai #ah4h likewise8 h[ is x8 ,! ,tsor ( ,sesortris1 ! city ( ,khaleb on its vic9ity8-- #ai4a ,h[ goes x ) its =d8 ,ha/ ?\ n made an exp$ition to ,qode% & ,tubakkhi8 ,ha/ ?\ n gone to ! ,%as\s8 #ai4b ) ! auxili>y body8 ,ha/ ?\ n trampl$ ! road ( ,pamak> ! sky7#dei7 0 d>k on ! day :5 #ai4c !re fl\ri%$ ! cypresses1 ! oaks & c$>s1 :i* rea*$ up to heav53 !re are _m lions1 wolves1 & hy5as #ai4d :i* ! ,%as\s track on all sides4 ,did/ ?\ n asc5d ! m\nta9 ( ,%a\a8 ,ha/ ?\ n travell$1 ?y arms #ai4e plac$ on ! back ( ?y c> sep>at$ f its h>ness by ! horses draw+ x8 #ai4f ,oh6 come to 444 b>ta4 ,?\ ha/5e/ to get !re3 ?\ crosse/ #ai4g its =d4 ,?\ see/ a ,moh>'s trials4 ,?y c> #ai4h is plac$ 9 ?y h&3 ?y /r5g? fails4 ,?\ arrive/ at ! night3 all ?y limbs #ai4i are knock$ up3 ?y bones are brok51 ?\ falle/ asleep f excess ( somnol5ce3 ?\ wake/ up-- #bj4a ',tis ! h\r :5 sad night beg9s3 ?\ art absolutely alone4 ,comes !re n a ?ief to rob ! #bj4b ?+s left aside3 he ent]s ! /able3 ! horses are agitat$3 ! ?ief goes back 9 ! night #bj4c c>ry+ away ?y clo!s4 ,?y s]vant awakes 9 ! night2 he p]ceives ! ?ief's actions3 he takes away ! re/1 #bj4d he goes among ! bad ones2 & jo9s ! tribes ( ! ,%as\s3 & trans=ms himself to an ,asiatic4 #bj4e ,! enemy comes to plund]1 he f9ds only ! wreck3 ,?\ wake/1 do/ ?\ n f9d !m #bj4f 9 _! flight8 ,!y take ?y baggage4 ,?\ become/ an active & quick-e>$ ,moh>8 ,section #b #bj4g ,i also describe to !e ! holy city1 ^: "n is ,kapaon 7,gabal74 ,h[ is x8 ,( _! goddess 7we w speak7 ano!r "t4 ,!re9 #bj4h ha/ ?\ n p5etrat$8 ,come !n to ,b]ytus1 to ,sidon1 to ,s>epta4 ,! =d #ba4a ( ,nazana1 :]e is x8 ,a\t\1 h[ is x8 ,!y are neighbors ( ano!r city on ! sea4 ,tyre ! #ba4b port is its "n3 wat] is c>ri$ to x 9 b>ks1 x is ri*] 9 fi% ?an 9 s&s4 ,section #c #ba4c ,i w speak to !e also ( two o!r small *apt]s4 ,! entrance ( ,dj>a\1 & ! ord] ?\ ha/ giv5 to set ?is city 9 flames4 ,a ,moh>'s (fice is a v pa9ful "o4 #ba4d ,come1 set (f to return to ,pakakna4 ,:]e is ! road ( ,aksaph8 #ba4e ,9 ! environs ( ! city2 come !n to ! m\nta9 ( ,ousor3 its top1 #ba4f h[ is x8 ,:]e is ! m\nta9 ( ,ikama8 ,:o c ma/] x8 ,:at way has ! ,moh> #ba4g gone to ,hazor8 ,h[ ab\t its =d8 let me g to ,hama?1 #ba4h to ,tak>1 to ,tak>-,a>1 ! all-assembl+ place ( ! ,moh>s2 come #bb4a !n1 on ! road t leads !re4 ,make me to see ,jah4 ,h[ has "o got to ,matamim8 #bb4b ,d n repel u by ?y tea*+s2 make u to "k !m4 ,section #d #bb4c ,i w speak to !e ( ! t[ns o!r ?an ! prec$+ ones4 ,w5te/ ?\ n to ! l& ( ,takhis1 to ,c(]-,m>lon1 to ,tam5a1 #bb4d to ,qode%1 to ,dap\r1 to ,adjai1 & to ,h>nemata8 ,ha/ ?\ n se5 ,k]ia?-,anab1 ne> to #bb4e ,bei?-,tuph>8 ,kn[e/ !m n ,odulam & ,tsidpho?8 ,kn[e/ ?\ n ! "n ( #bb4f ,kha\retsa1 :i* is 9 ! l& ( ,aup8 ',tis a bull on 8 fronti]1 ! place :]e "o sees ! battle 7mle7 #bb4g ( ! brave ones4 ,come !n to ! image ( ,s9a3 let me "k ,rohob3 #bb4h repres5t to me ,bei?-,%eal z well z ,k]ia?aal4 ,! =ds ( ! #bc4a ,jordan1 h[ does "o cross !m8 let me "k ! passage to ent] ,mag$do1 :]e( x rema9s to speak4 ,?\ art a ,moh>1 #bc4b exp]t 9 c\rage\s de$s4 ,is !re f\nd a ,moh> l !e to m>* at ! head ( ! soldi]s1 a ,m>9a #bc4c sup]ior to !e to %oot an arr[6 ,take c>e ( ! gulf 9 ! rav9e #b1jjj cubits deep1 full ( rocks & roll+ /ones4 #bc4d ,?\ make/ a dt\r3 seize/ ?y b[2 prep>e/ ! iron 9 ?y left h&2 %[e/ ?yself to ! good *iefs4 #bc4e ,_! eye looks d[n at ?y h&3 8,slave1 give camel = ! ,moh> to eat40 ,?\ make/ ?y "n ( ,moh> kn[n1 #bc4f ma/] ( ! capta9s ( ,egypt2 ?y "n becomes l t ( ,kadj>ti1 ! ,*ief ( ,assur1 aft] 8 enc\nt] ) #bc4g ! hy5as 9 ! wood1 on ! defile infect$ by ! wood-hidd5 ,%as\s4 #bc4h ,"s ( ^! 7 f\r cubits f ! nose to ! heel3 fi]ce )\t mildness1 n li/5+ to c>esses4 #bc4i ,?\ art alone1 no guide ) !e1 nor troop beh9d !e4 ,did/ ?\ n meet ! ,m>m>8 ,he makes !e #bd4a pass3 ?\ mu/ decide on dep>t+1 & kn[e/ n ! road4 ,anxiety seizes !e1 ?y hair bri/les up3 #bd4b ?y s\l places itself 9 ?y h&3 ?y way is full ( rocks & roll+ /ones1 no practicable passage2 ! road is ob/ruct$ by #bd4c hollies1 nopals17#dfj7 aloes & bu%es call$ 8dog-wolf's %oes40 ,on "o side is ! precipice1 on ! o!r rises ! v]tical wall ( ! m\nta94 #bd4d ,?\ mu/ advance go+ d[n4 ,?y c> /rikes ! wall & ?y horses are />tl$ by ! reb\nd3 #bd4e !y /op at ! bottom ( ! h>ness2 ?y re9s are precipitat$ & left beh9d2 all fall d[n1 ?\ passe/ on4 #bd4f ,! horses break ! pole & move x out ( ! pa?2 y _c ?9k ( refa/5+ !m1 _c repair #bd4g !m4 ,! seats are precipitat$ f _! places2 ! horses refuse to be load$ ) !m4 ,?y he>t fails !e4 ,?\ beg9ne/ to #bd4h reel2 ! sky is cle>3 ?ir/ torm5ts !e3 ! enemy is beh9d !e1 ?\ beg9ne/ to quake2 #be4a a ?orny bu% h9d]s !e2 ?\ place/ x aside2 ! horses w\nd !mselves4 #be4b ,at ?is mom5t ?\ art /ret*$ flat & beholde/ ! sad satisfaction 7( ?y /ate874 ,ent]+ ,joppa #be4c ?\ see/ a v]dant enclosure 9 a ripe /ate4 ,?\ make/ an op5+ = eat+ ! fruit4 ,?\ f9de/ a pretty #be4d "y girl :o takes c>e ( ! g>d5s3 %e yields h]self to !e z a companion1 & yields to !e h] secret *>ms4 #be4e ,?\ art p]ceiv$3 ?\ art subject$ to an int]rogatory2 ?\ art recogniz$ z a ,moh>4 ,?y tie ( #be4f sweet s]vitude1 is settl$ by a compromise4 ,ea* night ?\ lie/ d[n2 a rug ( hair #be4g is on !e3 ?\ imprud5tly falle/ asleep1 a robb] takes away ?y b[1 ?y dagg]1 #be4h & ?y quiv]3 ?y re9s are cut 9 ! night1 & ?y horses run away4 ,?y valet takes a slid+ pa?3 ! road m\nts be=e him1 he breaks #bf4a ?y c> 9 pieces 444 ?y armor-pieces fall on ! gr\nd4 #bf4b ,!y s9k 9 ! s&4 ,?\ mu/ h rec\rse to pray]s1 & ?\ gette/ puzzl$ 9 ?y address4 ,give me victuals & wat]1 & ,i #bf4c %all rea* my safety4 ,!y pret5d to be deaf1 !y d n li/53 !y d n cons5t4 ,?\ ord]e/3 #bf4d 8,pass to ! =ge6 ,pass ?r\gh ! work%ops60 ,workm5 9 wood & metals & workm5 9 lea!r come be=e !e3 !y d #bf4e all ?\ wi%e/4 ,!y repair ?y c>1 leav+ aside all uns]viceable pieces3 !y nail on aga9 #bf4f a new pole3 !y replace ! fitt+s3 !y replace ! lea!rs ( ! h>ness1 & at ! back #bf4g !y consolidate ?y yoke3 !y replace ! metallic ornam5ts3 !y incru/ ! m>quetry3 #bf4h !y put on ! h&le ( ?y :ip & arrange ! ?ongs4 ,?\ leave/ v ha/ily #bf4i to fight at ! p]il\s po/2 to p]=m valiant de$s4 ,section #e #bg4a ,map\1 ,o *os5 scribe6 ,moh>1 :o kn[s 8 h&1 conductor ( ! ,arunas1 *ief ( ,tseba\1 explor] ( ! mo/ di/ant limits ( ! l& ( ,pa 444 ?\ do/ n #bg4b answ] me anyh[3 ?\ give/ me no acc\nt2 come let me tell all t happ5$ to !e at ! end ( ?y road4 ,i beg9 #bg4c = !e at ! dwell+ ( ,se/s\ 7,rameses73 ha/ ?\ n =c$ ?y way !re98 ,ha/ ?\ n eat5 fi%es (4448 #bg4d ,ha/ ?\ n ba!d !re98 ,oh1 come1 let u describe ,atsion to !e3 :]e is its =tress8 #bg4e ,come to ! h\se ( ,ouati2 to ,se/s\-em-paif-nakht\-ousorm>a27#dfa7 to ,sats 444 aal1 #bg4f also to ,aksakaba8 ,i h pictur$ to y ,an9i4 ,kn[e/ ?\ n its cu/oms8 ,nekhai1 #bg4g & ,rehobo?1 ha/ ?\ n se5 !m s9ce ?y bir?1 ,o em95t ,moh>8 ,raphia1 #bg4h h[ ab\t its entr5*m5t8 ,x cov]s ! space ( an a\r go+ t[>d ,gaza4 #bg4i ,answ] quickly1 & speak to me ( :at ,i h said ( a ,moh> conc]n+ !e4 ,i h ?und]/ruck #bh4a ! /rang]s at ?y "n ( ,m>9a3 ,i h told !m ( ?y fi]ce humor1 accord+ to :i* ^w ?\ said/3 8,i am fit = all works2 ,i h be5 taught by my fa!r1 :o _h v]ifi$ 8 judgm5t millions ( times4 ,i #bh4b c hold ! re9s1 & also am skilful 9 action4 ,c\rage nev] =sakes my limbs2 ,i am ( ! race ,m5t\40 ,all t issues f ?y tongue is v ?w>t+3 ?y phrases #bh4c are v puzzl+3 ?\ come/ to me envelop$ 9 difficulties *>g$ ) recrim9ation4 ,?\ cutte/ (f ! disc\rse ( ^? :o come 9 ?y pres5ce2 ?\ do/ n disgu/ ?yself ) fumbl+1 & #bh4d ) a /]n face saye/3 8,ha/5 ye3 & desi/ n6 ,h[ to d n to be able to succe$ 9 x1 & h[ to d to succe$ 9 x807#dfb7 ,no6 ,i /op n1 = ,i arrive2 let ?y preoccupation get calm$3 #bh4e tranquillize ?y he>t3 prep>e n privations = him :o (f]e/ himself to eat4 ,i h mutilat$ ! end ( ?y book1 & ,i s5d x to !e back1 z ?\ did/ reque/2 ?y ord]s accumulate on my tongue1 !y re/ on my lips3 #bh4f b !y are difficult to und]/&2 an unskilful man c\ld n di/+ui% !m2 !y are l ! words ( a man ( ,a?\ ) a man ( ,ab\4 ,yet ?\ art a scribe ( ,ph>aoh2 ^: goodness reveals ! ess5ce ( ! univ]se4 #bh4g ,be graci\s :5 see+ ?is "w1 & say n1 8,?\ ha/ made my "n repugnant to ! rabble1 to all m540 ,see ,i h made = !e ! portrait ( ! ,moh>3 ,i h travell$ = !e ?r\gh =eign prov9ces4 ,i h collect$ #bh4h = !e nations & cities aft] _! cu/oms4 ,be graci\s to u3 behold !m calmly3 f9d words to speak ( !m :5 ?\ wilt be ) ! pr9ce ,ouah4 ,dirge ,( ,m5ephtah ,translat$ by ,s4 ,bir*1 ,,ll4,d4 ,! foll[+ %ort poetical eulogium ( a k+1 app>5tly ( ,m5ephtah or ,seti ,,ii ( ! n9ete5? dyna/y1 is f\nd 9 ,papyrus ,ana/asi #d ( ! ,briti% ,museum4 ,x is publi%$ 9 8,select ,papyri10 pl4 lxxxiv1 l4 #b-i2 lxxxv1 l4 #a4 ,al?\gh n divid$ by r$ dots x is cle>ly poetic 9 /yle1 & is accord+ly giv5 9 p>agraphs4 ,f ! f9al l9e x appe>s to be address$ to ! mon>* aft] 8 dea?4 ,al?\gh ! titles d n exactly correspond ) ^? ( ,rameses ,,ii1 or ,m5ephtah1 x appe>s to relate to him1 z ! papyrus is ( 8 reign & t ( ,seti ,,ii ( ! same dyna/y4 ,x may inde$ ref] to ?is lat] mon>*2 b z no c>t\*e is giv5 & ! titles aft] ! palatial or s-call$ ,horus ones are d\btful1 x is unc]ta9 :om ! mon>* is to :om x ref]s4 ,x has be5 translat$ by ,m4 ,*abas 78,l',egypt aux temps de l'exode10 ,*alons1 #ahgc1 p4 #aah74 ,,dirge ,,( ,,m5ephtah #a ,am5 gave ?y he>t pleasure1 #b he gave !e a good old age1 #c a lifetime ( pleasure foll[$ !e #d bless$ 0 ?y lip1 s\nd ?y arm #e /rong ?y eye to see af> #f ?\ ha/ be5 clo!d 9 l9547#dfc7 #g ,?\ ha/ guid$ ?y horse & *>iot #h ( gold ) ?y h& #i ! :ip 9 ?y h&1 yok$ 7 ! /e$s #aj ! ,x>u17#dfd7 & ,nahsi17#dfe7 m>*$ be=e !e #aa a pro( ( :at ?\ had/ done #ab ?\ ha/ proce$$ to ?y boat ( z7#dff7 wood #ac a boat made ( x be=e & beh9d #ad ?\ ha/ approa*$ ! beautiful t[] :i* #ae ?\ ?yself made #af ?y m\? 0 full ( w9e1 be]1 bread & fle% #ag 7 slaught]$ cattle & w9e op5$3 #ah ! sweet song 0 made be=e !e #ai ?y head ano9t] ano9t$ !e ) kami7#dfg7 #bj ! *ief ( ?y g>d5 pools br\ght cr[n #ba ! sup]9t5d5t ( ?y fields br\ght birds #bb ?y fi%]man br\ght fi% #bc ?y galley came f ,x>u7#dfh7 lad5 ) good ?+s #bd ?y /able 0 full ( horses7#dfi7 #be ?y female slaves 7 /rong7#dgj7 #bf ?y enemies 7 plac$ fall5 #bg ?y ^w no "o oppos$ #bh ,?\ ha/ gone be=e ! gods ! victor ! ju/ifi$67#dga7 ,hymn ,to ,! ,nile ,translat$ by ,rev4 ,f4 ,c4 ,cook ,?is hymn is important z be>+ witness to ! /ate ( religi\s ?\ght 9 ,egypt 9 ! "t ( ,m]neptah1 ! son ( ,rameses ,,ii1 n9ete5? dyna/y1 accord+ to ! g5]ality ( ,egyptolog]s1 contempor>y ) ,moses4 ,x is extant 9 two papyri1 8,salli]10 ii1 p4 #aa1 8,select ,papyri10 pls4 xx-xxiii1 & 8,ana/asi10 vii4 8,select ,papyri10 pls4 cxxxiv-cxxxix1 publi%$ by ! tru/ees ( ! ,briti% ,museum4 ,! "n ( ! au?or ,enna is well kn[n4 ,he wrote ! 8,romance ( ! ,two ,bro!rs0 & o!r works pres]v$ 9 ! 8,select ,papyri10 & p>tially translat$ by ,mr4 ,goodw91 9 8,cambridge ,essays10 #aheh1 p4 #beg1 & ,m4 ,g4 ,masp]o1 9 8,g5re pi/olaire *ez les anci5s ,egypti5s10 ,p>is1 #ahgb4 ,a translation ( ?is hymn 0 publi%$ by ,masp]o 78,hymne au ,nil071 9 #ahfh1 ) an introduction & critical notes ( great value4 ,! att5tion ( ! read] is specially call$ to ! metrical /ructure ( ?is poem4 ,! /anzas1 conta9+ ^u an av]age t5 c\plets1 are di/9ctly m>k$ 9 ! orig9al1 ! fir/ ^w 9 ea* be+ writt5 9 r$ lett]s2 h5ce ! orig9 ( rubricat$ ,,mss4 ,ea* clause also has a r$ po9t at ! close4 ,! resemblance ) ! e>lie/ ,hebrew poems has be5 po9t$ out by ! translator 9 ! 8,introduction to ! ,book ( ,psalms10 & 9 ! 8,notes on ,exodus10 9 ! 8,speak]'s ,comm5t>y on ! ,bible40 ,,hymn ,,to ,,! ,,nile ,i4 ,/rophe ,adoration ( ! ,nile #a ,hail to !e ,o ,nile6 #b ,?\ %[e/ ?yself 9 ?is l&1 #c ,com+ 9 peace1 giv+ life to ,egypt3 #d ,o ,ammon1 7?\7 leade/ night unto day17#dgb7 #e ,a lead+ t rejoices ! he>t6 #f ,ov]fl[+ ! g>d5s creat$ by ,r47#dgc7 #g ,giv+ life to all animals2 #h ,wat]+ ! l& )\t ceas+3 #i ,! way ( heav5 desc5d+37#dgd7 #aj ,lov] ( food1 be/[] ( corn1 #aa ,giv+ light to e home1 ,o ,ptah6 ,,ii4 #a ,"l ( fi%es1 :5 ! inundation returns #b ,no f[ls fall on ! cultures47#dge7 #c ,mak] ( spelt2 creator ( :eat3 #d :o ma9ta9e? ! temples6 #e ,idle h&s he loa!s7#dgf7 #f ,= myriads1 = all ! wret*$4 #g ,if ! gods 9 heav5 are griev$17#dgg7 #h ,!n sorr[ come? on m54 ,,iii4 #a ,he make? ! :ole l& op5 to ! ox517#dgh7 #b ,& ! great & ! small are rejoic+2 #c ,! response ( m5 at 8 com+67#dgi7 #d ,8 lik5ess is ,num67#dhj7 #e ,he %9e?1 !n ! l& exulte?6 #f ,all bellies are 9 joy6 #g ,e creature receives n\ri%m5t6 #h ,all tee? get food4 ,,iv4 #a ,br+] ( food6 ,great "l ( provisions6 #b ,creator ( all good ?+s6 #c ,"l ( t]rors7#dha7 & ( *oice/ joys6 #d ,all are comb9$ 9 him4 #e ,he produce? grass = ! ox52 #f ,provid+ victims = e god4 #g ,! *oice inc5se is t :i* he supplies4 #h ,"l 9 bo? regions1 #i ,he fille? ! gran>ies1 enri*e? ! /oreh\ses1 #aj ,he c>e? = ! /ate ( ! poor4 ,v4 #a ,he cause? gr[? to fulfil all desires1 #b ,he nev] we>ies ( x4 #c ,he make? 8 might a buckl]47#dhb7 #d ,he is n grav5 9 m>ble17#dhc7 #e ,z an image be>+ ! d\ble cr[n4 #f ,he is n beheld3 #g ,he ha? nei!r m9i/rants nor (f]+s3 #h ,he is n ador$ 9 sanctu>ies3 #i ,8 abode is n kn[n3 #aj ,no %r9e is f\nd ) pa9t$ figures47#dhd7 ,,vi4 #a ,!re is no build+ t c conta9 him67#dhe7 #b ,!re is no c\nsellor7#dhf7 9 ?y he>t6 #c ,?y y\? delight 9 !e1 ?y *ildr53 #d ,?\ directe/7#dhg7 !m z ,k+4 #e ,?y law is e/abli%$ 9 ! :ole l&1 #f ,9 ! pres5ce ( ?y s]vants 9 ! ,nor?37#dhh7 #g ,e eye is satisfi$ ) him37#dhi7 #h ,he c>e? = ! abundance ( 8 bless+s4 ,,vii4 #a ,! inundation comes1 7!n7 come? rejoic+2 #b ,e he>t exulte?3 #c ,! too? ( ! crocodiles1 ! *ildr5 ( ,nei?7#dij7 #d 7,ev57 ! circle ( ! gods :o are c\nt$ ) !e4 #e ,do? n its outbur/ wat] ! fields1 #f ,ov]com+ mortals 7) joy73 #g ,wat]+ "o to produce ano!r47#dia7 #h ,!re is none :o worke? ) him2 #i ,he produces food )\t ! aid ( ,nei?47#dib7 #aj ,mortals he causes to rejoice4 ,,viii4 #a ,he give? light on 8 com+ f d>kness37#dic7 #b ,9 ! pa/ures ( 8 cattle #c ,8 might produce? all3 #d ,:at 0 n1 8 moi/ure br+e? to life1 #e ,m5 are clo!d to fill 8 g>d5s3 #f ,he c>e? = 8 labor]s4 #g ,he make? ev5 & noontide1 #h ,he is ! inf9ite ,ptah & ,kabes47#did7 #i ,he create? all works !re91 #aj ,all writ+s1 all sacr$ words1 #aa ,all 8 implem5ts 9 ! ,nor?47#die7 ,,ix4 #a ,he ent]s ) words ! int]ior ( 8 h\se17#dif7 #b ,:5 he wille? he goe? =? f 8 my/ic fane4 #c ,?y wra? is de/ruction ( fi%es47#dig7 #d ,!n7#dih7 m5 implore !e = ! wat]s ( ! season4 #e 8,t ! ,!baid may be se5 l ! ,delta4 #f ,t e man be se5 be>+ 8 tools1 #g ,no man left beh9d 8 comrade6 #h ,let ! clo!d be unclo!d1 #i ,no adornm5ts = ! sons ( nobles1 #aj ,no circle ( gods 9 ! night60 #aa ,! response 7( ! god7 is refre%+ wat]1 #ab ,fill+ all m5 ) fatness4 ,x4 #a ,e/abli%] ( ju/ice6 m5 rejoice #b ,) flatt]+ words to wor%ip7#dii7 !e1 #c ,wor%ipp$ toge!r ) ! mighty wat]6 #d ,m5 pres5t (f]+s ( corn1 #e ,ador+ all ! gods3 #f ,no f[ls fall on ! l&47#ejj7 #g ,?y h& is adorn$ ) gold17#eja7 #h ,z m\ld$ ( an +ot ( gold1 #i ,preci\s z pure lapis lazuli17#ejb7 #aj ,corn 9 its /ate ( g]m9ation is n eat547#ejc7 ,,xi4 #a ,! hymn is address$ to !e ) ! h>p2 #b ,x is play$ ) a 7skilful7 h& to !e6 #c ,! y\?s rejoice at !e6 #d ,?y own *ildr54 #e ,?\ ha/ rew>d$ _! labor4 #f ,!re is a great "o adorn+ ! l&2 #g ,an enlight5]1 a buckl] 9 front ( m51 #h ,quick5+ ! he>t 9 depression4 #i ,lov+ ! increase ( all 8 cattle4 ,,xii4 #a ,?\ %9e/ 9 ! city ( ! ,k+2 #b ,!n ! h\sehold]s are satiat$ ) good ?+s1 #c ,! poor man laughs at ! lotus47#ejd7 #d ,all ?+s are p]fectly ord]$4 #e ,e k9d ( h]b = ?y *ildr54 #f ,if food %\ld fail1 #g ,all enjoym5t is ca/ on ! gr\nd1 #h ,! l& falls 9 we>9ess4 ,,xiii4 #a ,o inundation ( ,nile1 (f]+s are made to !e3 #b ,ox5 are sla9 to !e3 #c ,great fe/ivals are kept = !e2 #d ,f[ls are sacrific$ to !e2 #e ,bea/s ( ! field are caught = !e #f ,pure flames are (f]$ to !e2 #g ,(f]+s are made to e god1 #h ,z !y are made unto ,nile4 #i ,inc5se asc5ds unto heav51 #aj ,ox51 bulls1 f[ls are burnt6 #aa ,nile makes = himself *asms 9 ! ,!baid27#eje7 #ab ,unkn[n is 8 "n 9 heav51 #ac ,he do? n manife/ 8 =ms6 #ad ,va9 are all repres5tations67#ejf7 ,,xiv4 #a ,mortals extol 7him71 & ! cycle ( gods6 #b ,awe is felt by ! t]rible ones2 #c ,8 son7#ejg7 is made ,"l ( all1 #d ,to enlight5 all ,egypt47#ejh7 #e ,%9e =?1 %9e =?1 ,o ,nile6 %9e =?6 #f ,giv+ life to m5 by 8 ox53 #g ,giv+ life to 8 ox5 by ! pa/ures6 #h ,%9e =? 9 glory1 ,o ,nile4 ,! ,solemn ,fe/al ,dirge ,( ,! ,egyptians ,translat$ by ,c4 ,w4 ,goodw91 ,m4,a4 ,?is dirge or hymn1 :i* is t allud$ to by ,h]odotus17#eji7 is conta9$ 9 "o ( ! 8,h>ris ,papyri0 7,no4 #ejj71 ! same f :i* ,i h already translat$ ! 8,/ory ( ! ,doom$ ,pr9ce40 ,! fir/ l9e ( ! hymn ascribes x to ! au?or%ip ( ,k+ ,antuf1 "o ( ! ,ph>aohs ( ! elev5? dyna/y4 ,! papyrus itself is1 h[ev]1 ( ! "t ( ,?o?mes ,,iii1 eighte5? dyna/y1 b t is no reason :y all ! texts 9 ! ,,mss4 %\ld be ( ! latt] date4 ,! translation "h giv5 0 pr9t$ by myself = ! fir/ "t 9 ! 8,transactions ( ! ,society ( ,biblical ,ar*ology10 ,vol4 ,,iii1 "p #a1 b ! hi]oglyphic text rema9s yet to be publi%$4 ,a fragm5t ( ano!r copy ( ?is id5tical hymn is to be f\nd 9 ! 8,monum5s du ,muse de ,leide10 "p iii1 pl4 #ab1 & f x sev]al words :i* 7 want+ 9 ! ,h>ris papyrus h be5 re/or$4 ,,fe/al ,,dirge #a 7,want+47 #b ,! song ( ! h\se ( ,k+ ,antuf1 deceas$1 :i* is 7writt57 9 front ( #c ! play] on ! h>p47#eaj7 ,all hail to ! good ,pr9ce1 ! wor?y good 7man71 ! body is fat$787 to pass away1 ! atoms7#eaa7 #d rema91 ev] s9ce ! "t ( ! ance/ors4 ,! gods :o 7 be=etime re/ 9 _! tombs1 ! mummies #e ( ! sa9ts likewise are enwrapp$ 9 _! tombs4 ,!y :o build h\ses1 & !y :o h no h\ses1 see6 #f :at becomes ( !m4 ,i h he>d ! words ( ,imhotep7#eab7 & ,h>tatef47#eac7 ,x is said 9 _! say+s1 #g ,aft] all1 :at is prosp]ity8 ,_! f5c$ walls are dilapidat$4 ,_! h\ses are z t :i* has nev] exi/$4 #h ,no man comes f !nce :o tells ( _! say+s1 :o tells ( _! affairs1 :o enc\rages our he>ts4 ,ye g #i to ! place :5ce !y return n47#ead7 ,/r5g!n ?y he>t to =get h[ ?\ ha/ enjoy$ ?yself1 fulfil ?y desire :il/ ?\ live/4 #aj ,put oils ^u ?y head clo! ?yself ) f9e l95 adorn$ ) preci\s metals #aa ) ! gifts ( ,god multiply ?y good ?+s1 yield to ?y desire1 fulfil ?y desire ) ?y good ?+s #ab 7:il/ ?\ art7 ^u e>?1 accord+ to ! dictation ( ?y he>t4 ,! day w come to !e1 :5 "o he>s n ! voice :5 ! "o :o is at re/ he>s n #ac _! voices47#eae7 ,lam5tations deliv] n him :o is 9 ! tomb47#eaf7 #ad ,fea/ 9 tranquillity see+ t !re is no "o :o c>ries away 8 goods ) him4 ,yea1 behold1 none :o goes ?i!r comes back aga94 ,hymns ,to ,am5 ,translat$ by ,c4 ,w4 ,goodw91 ,m4,a4 ,^! beautiful poems are conta9$ 9 ! 8,ana/asi ,papyri0 9 ! collection at ! ,briti% ,museum4 ,!y h be5 mo/ly translat$ 9 ,fr5* by ,m4 ,f4 ,*abas1 f ^: int]pretation ,i h occasionally f\nd reason to diff]4 ,! papyrus itself is consid]ably mutilat$1 & be>s no date1 b f ! "* ( ! script !re c be little d\bt t x is ( ! p]iod ( ! n9ete5? dyna/y4 ,^! hymns h be5 publi%$ by myself ) exegetical notes 9 ! 8,transactions ( ! ,society ( ,biblical ,ar*ology10 vol4 ,,ii1 "p #b1 #ahgc1 p4 #cec2 &1 z be=e m5tion$1 9 ,fr5* by ,m4 ,*abas 9 ! 8,mlanges ,egyptologiques10 #ahgj1 p4 #aag4 ,,hymn ,,to ,,am57#eag7 #a 8,o ,am51 l5d ?9e e> to him #b :o is alone be=e ! tribunal1 #c he is poor 7he is n7 ri*4 #d ,! c\rt oppresses him2 #e silv] & gold = ! cl]ks ( ! book1 #f g>m5ts = ! s]vants4 ,!re is no o!r ,am51 act+ z a judge1 #g to deliv] 7"o7 f 8 mis]y2 #h :5 ! poor man is be=e ! tribunal1 #i 7mak+7 ! poor to g =? ri*40 ,,hymn ,,to ,,am57#eah7 #a 8,i cry1 ! beg9n+ ( wisdom is ! way ( ,am517#eai7 #b ! rudd] ( 7tru?74 #c ,?\ art he t give? bread to him :o has none1 #d t su/a9e? ! s]vant ( 8 h\se4 #e ,let no pr9ce be my def5d] 9 all my tr\bles4 #f ,let n my memorial be plac$ "u ! p[] #g ( any man :o is 9 ! h\se 444 ,my ,"l is 7my7 def5d]2 #h ,i "k 8 p[]1 to wit1 7he is7 a /rong def5d]1 #i !re is none mighty except him alone4 #aj ,/rong is ,am51 kn[+ h[ to answ]1 #aa fulfill+ ! desire ( him :o cries to him2 #ab ! ,sun ! true ,k+ ( gods1 #ac ! ,/rong ,bull1 ! mighty lov] 7( p[]740 ,,hymn ,,to ,,am57#ebj7 #a 8,come to me1 ,o ?\ ,sun2 #b ,horus ( ! horizon give me 7help72 #c ,?\ art he t give? 7help72 #d !re is no help )\t !e1 #e except+ ?\ 7give/ x74 #f ,come to me ,tum17#eba7 he> me ?\ great god4 #g ,my he>t goe? =? t[>d ,an7#ebb7 #h ,let my desires be fulfill$1 #i let my he>t be joyful1 my inmo/ he>t 9 gladness4 #aj ,he> my v[s1 my humble supplications e day1 #aa my adorations by night2 #ab my 7cries (7 t]ror 444 prevail+ 9 my m\?1 #ac :i* come f my 7m\?7 "o by "o4 #ad ,o ,horus ( ! horizon !re is no o!r beside l him1 #ae protector ( millions1 deliv]] ( hundr$s ( ?\s&s1 #af ! def5d] ( him t calls to him1 ! ,"l ( ,an47#ebc7 #ag ,reproa* me n7#ebd7 ) my _m s9s4 #ah ,i am a y\?1 weak ( body47#ebe7 #ai ,i am a man )\t he>t4 #bj ,anxiety comes ^u me7#ebf7 z an ox ^u grass4 #ba ,if ,i pass ! night 9 4447#ebg7 & ,i f9d refre%m5t1 #bb anxiety returns to me 9 ! "t ( ly+ d[n40 ,hymn ,to ,ph>aoh ,! previ\s hymns are address$ to ! ,supreme ,be+1 "u ! names ( ,am51 ,horus1 & ,tum1 all id5tical ) ! ,sun4 ,b = ! old ,egyptians ! rul+ ,ph>aoh ( ! day 0 ! liv+ image & viceg]5t ( ! ,sun1 & !y saw no pr(anity 9 address+ ! ,k+ 9 t]ms precisely simil> to ^? ) :i* !y wor%ipp$ _! god4 ,! foll[+ address or petition1 :i* also is f\nd 9 ! 8,ana/asi ,papyri10 is a rem>kable in/ance ( ?is3 ,,hymn ,,to ,,ph>aoh7#ebh7 #a 8,long live ! ,k+67#ebi7 #b ,?is comes to in=m ! ,k+ #c to ! royal hall ( ! lov] ( tru?1 #d ! great heav5 :]e9 ! ,sun is4 #e 7,give7 ?y att5tion to me1 ?\ ,sun t rise/ #f to enlight5 ! e>? ) ?is 787 goodness4 #g ,! sol> orb ( m5 *as+ ! d>kness f ,egypt4 #h ,?\ art z x 7 ! image ( ?y fa!r ! ,sun1 #i :o rises 9 heav54 ,?y beams p5etrate ! cav]n4 #aj ,no place is )\t ?y goodness4 #aa ,?y say+s are ! law ( e l&4 #ab ,:5 ?\ repose/ 9 ?y palace1 #ac ?\ he>e/ ! words ( all ! l&s4 #ad ,?\ ha/ millions ( e>s4 #ae ,bright is ?y eye above ! />s ( heav51 #af able to gaze at ! sol> orb4 #ag ,if any?+ be spok5 by ! m\? 9 ! cav]n1 #ah x asc5ds into ?y e>s4 #ai ,:atsoev] is done 9 secret1 ?y eye see? x1 #bj ,o ,ba5ra ,m]iam517#ecj7 m]ciful ,"l1 creator ( brea?40 ,?is is n ! language ( a c\rti]4 ,x seems to be a g5u9e expression ( ! belief t ! ,k+ 0 ! liv+ repres5tative ( ,deity1 & f ?is po9t ( view is mu* m int]e/+ & rem>kable ?an if treat$ z a m]e outp\r+ ( empty flatt]y4 ,! ,song ,( ,! ,h>p] ,translat$ by ,ludwig ,/]n ,! text ( ! foll[+ song1 f\nd 9 ! tomb ( ,nef]hetep at ,abd-el-,gurnah1 is a good specim5 ( ,egyptian poetry ( ! eighte5? dyna/y4 ,x 0 fir/ copi$ by ,mr4 ,dmi*5 78,hi/oris*e ,ins*rift510 ii4 #dj71 & subsequ5tly by myself4 ,9 addition to a translation 9 ! 8,zeits*rift fr gyptis*e ,spra*e10 #ahgc1 p4 #eh1 ,i gave "s critical obs]vations 9 ! same j\rnal ( #ahge4 ,pr(essor ,lau? ( ,muni* translat$ x 9 an app5dix to 8 essay on ! music ( ! anci5t ,egyptians4 ,! song is v rem>kable = ! =m ( old ,egyptian poetry1 :i* l t ( ! ,hebrews delights 9 a sublim] language1 9 p>allelisms & anti!ses1 & 9 ! ornam5t ( a burd52 no d\bt x 0 sung1 & x seems to be ev5 rhy?mic1 =m+ v]ses ( equal l5g?-- 8,ur$ urui pu m1 ,pa %au nef] khep] ,khetu h] sebt t] rek ,r ,jamu h] at r a/-s540 ,?\gh "p ( ! text is unhappily mu* mutilat$1 we yet may ga!r ! g5]al ideas ( ! poem f ! disjecta membra :i* rema94 ,x is a fun]al song1 suppos$ to be sung by ! h>p] at a fea/ or anniv]s>y 9 remembrance ( ! deceas$ patri>* ,nef]hetep1 :o is repres5t$ sitt+ ) 8 si/] & wife ,r5nu-m-a/-neh1 8 son ,ptahmes & 8 daught] ,ta-,khat /&+ by _! side1 :ile ! h>p] be=e !m is *ant+4 ,! poet addresses 8 spee* z well to ! dead z to ! liv+1 assum+ 9 8 fiction ! =m] to be yet alive4 ,! room ( ! tomb1 on ! walls ( :i* su* texts 7 inscrib$1 may be ?\ght a k9d ( *apel appo9t$ = ! solemn rites to be p]=m$ by ! survivors4 ,! song :i* be>s a great resemblance to ! 8,song ( ! ,h\se ( ,k+ ,antef10 lately translat$ by ! em95t ,mr4 ,goodw91 af=ds a /rik+ co9cid5ce ) ! words :i* ,h]odotus 7ii4 #gh7 ass]ts to h be5 repeat$ on su* occasions1 :ile a wood5 image ( ! deceas$1 probably ! figure call$ 8u%eb10 0 circulat+ among ! gue/s4 8,look ^u ?is60 !y said2 8!n dr9k & rejoice1 = ?\ %alt be z ?is is40 ,,! ,,song ,,( ,,! ,,h>p] ,*ant$ by ! s+] to ! h>p :o is 9 ! *apel ( ! ,osirian1 ! ,patri>* ( ,am51 ! bless$ ,nef]hotep4 ,he says3 ,! great "o is truly at re/1 ! good *>ge is fulfill$4 ,m5 pass away s9ce ! "t ( ,r7#eca7 & ! y\?s come 9 _! /ead4 ,l z ,r reappe>s e morn+1 & ,tum7#ecb7 sets 9 ! horizon1 m5 are begett+1 & wom5 are conceiv+4 ,e no/ril inhale? once ! breezes ( dawn1 b all born ( wom5 g d[n to _! places4 ,make a good day1 ,o holy fa!r6 ,let odors & oils /& be=e ?y no/ril4 ,wrea?s ( lotus are on ! arms & ! bosom ( ?y si/]1 dwell+ 9 ?y he>t1 sitt+ beside !e4 ,let song & music be be=e ?y face1 & leave beh9d !e all evil c>es6 ,m9d !e ( joy1 till come? ! day ( pilgrimage1 :5 we draw ne> ! l& :i* love? sil5ce4 ,n 4447#ecc7 peace ( he>t 4447#ecd7 8 lov+ son4 ,make a good day1 ,o bless$ ,nef]hotep1 ?\ patri>* p]fect & pure ( h&s6 ,he f9i%$ 8 exi/5ce 444 7! common fate ( m574 ,_! abodes pass away1 & _! place is n2 !y are z !y _h nev] be5 born s9ce ! "t ( ,r4 7,!y 9 ! %ades7 are sitt+ on ! bank ( ! riv]1 ?y s\l is among !m1 dr9k+ its sacr$ wat]1 foll[+ ?y he>t1 at peace 4447#ece7 ,give bread to him ^: field is b>r51 ?y "n w be glori\s 9 po/]ity = ev]more2 !y w look ^u !e 4447#ecf7 7,! prie/ clad 9 ! sk977#ecg7 ( a pan!r w p\r to ! gr\nd1 & bread w be giv5 z (f]+s2 ! s++-wom5 4447#ech7 ,_! =ms are /&+ be=e ,r1 _! p]sons are protect$ 4447#eci7 ,rannu7#edj7 w come at h] h\r1 & ,%u w calculate 8 day1 ?\ %alt awake 4447#eda7 7woe to ! bad "o67 ,he %all sit mis]able 9 ! heat ( inf]nal fires4 ,make a good day1 ,o holy fa!r1 ,nef]hotep1 pure ( h&s6 ,no works ( build+s 9 ,egypt c\ld avail1 8 re/+-place is all 8 weal? 4447#edb7 ,let me return to "k :at rema9e? ( him6 ,n ! lea/ mom5t c\ld be add$ to 8 life1 7:5 he w5t to7 ! realm ( et]nity4 ,^? :o h magaz9es full ( bread to sp5d1 ev5 !y %all enc\nt] ! h\r ( a la/ end4 ,! mom5t ( t day w dim9i% ! valor ( ! ri* 4447#edc7 ,m9d !e ( ! day1 :5 ?\ too %alt />t = ! l&1 to :i* "o goe? to return n !nce4 ,good = !e !n w h be5 7an hone/ life17 !re=e be j & hate transgressions1 = he :o love? ju/ice 7w be bless$74 ,! c[>d & ! bold1 nei!r c fly1 7! grave7 ! fri5dless & pr\d are alike 444 ,!n let ?y b\nty give abundantly1 z is fit1 7love7 tru?1 & ,isis %all bless ! good1 7& ?\ %alt atta9 a happy7 old age4 ,hymn ,to ,am5-,ra ,translat$ by ,c4 ,w4 ,goodw91 ,m4,a4 ,?is hymn is inscrib$ ^u a hi]atic papyrus1 ,no4 #ag1 9 ! collection ( papyri at ! ,museum ( ,b\laq4 ,a fac-simile ( ! papyrus has be5 publi%$ by ,m4 ,m>riette 78,les papyrus ,egypti5s du ,muse de ,b\laq10 fo4 ,p>is #abgb1 pls4 #aa-ac74 ,x is n a v long composition1 be+ conta9$ 9 elev5 pages ( mod]ate size1 & consi/+ ( only tw5ty v]ses4 ,x has ! advantage ( be+ ne>ly p]fect f beg9n+ to end1 writt5 9 a legible h&1 & free f any great difficulties = ! translator4 ,f ! h&writ+ ( ! papyrus x may be judg$ to belong to ! n9ete5? dyna/y1 or ab\t ! f\rte5? c5tury ,b4,c4 ,x purports to be only a copy1 & ! composition itself may be v mu* e>li]4 ,9 ! orig9al ! beg9n+ ( ea* v]se is indicat$ by rubricat$ lett]s2 ea* v]se is also divid$ into %ort phrases by small r$ po9ts2 ^! are indicat$ 9 ! translation by colons4 ,?is translation has j be5 publi%$ ) exegetical notes 9 ! 8,transactions ( ! ,society ( ,biblical ,ar*ology10 vol4 ii1 p4 #bej4 ,,hymn ,,to ,,am5-,,ra #a ,praise to ,am5-,r3 ! ,bull 9 ,an7#edd7 ,*ief ( all gods3 ! good god belov$3 giv+ life to all animat$ ?+s3 to all fair cattle3 ,hail to !e ,am5-,r1 ,"l ( ! ?rones ( ! e>?3 ,*ief 9 ,aptu37#ede7 ! ,bull ( 8 "m 9 8 field3 turn+ 8 feet t[>d ! l& ( ! ,s\?3 ,"l ( ! hea!n1 ,pr9ce ( ,punt37#edf7 ! ,anci5t ( heav51 ! ,olde/ ( ! e>?3 ,"l ( all exi/5ces1 ! ,support ( ?+s1 ! ,support ( all ?+s4 #b ,! ,,"o 9 8 works1 s+le among ! gods3 ! beautiful ,bull ( ! cycle ( gods3 ,*ief ( all ! gods3 ,"l ( tru?1 ,fa!r ( ! gods3 ,mak] ( m51 ,creator ( bea/s3 ,"l ( exi/5ces1 ,creator ( fruitful trees3 ,mak] ( h]bs1 ,fe$] ( cattle3 ,good ,be+ begott5 ( ,ptah1 beautiful y\? belov$3 to :om ! gods give honor3 ,mak] ( ?+s bel[ & above1 ,enlight5] ( ! e>?3 sail+ 9 heav5 9 tranquillity3 ,k+ ,r true speak]1 ,*ief ( ! e>?3 ,mo/ glori\s "o1 ,"l ( t]ror3 ,*ief creator ( ! :ole e>?4 #c ,support] ( affairs above e god3 9 ^: goodness ! gods rejoice3 to :om adoration is paid 9 ! great h\se3 cr[n$ 9 ! h\se ( flame3 ^: fragrance ! gods love3 :5 he comes f ,arabia3 ,pr9ce ( ! dew1 trav]s+ =eign l&s3 b5ignly approa*+ ! ,holy ,l&47#edg7 #d ,! gods att5d 8 feet3 :ile !y ackn[l$ge 8 ,maje/y z _! ,"l3 ,"l ( t]ror mo/ awful3 greate/ ( spirits1 mighty 9 4443 br+ (f]+s1 make sacrifices3 salutation to !e1 ,mak] ( ! gods3 ,support] ( ! heav5s1 ,f\nd] ( ! e>?4 #e ,awake 9 /r5g? ,m97#edh7 ,am53 ,"l ( et]nity1 ,mak] ev]la/+3 ,"l ( adoration1 ,*ief 9 4443 /rong ) beautiful horns3 ,"l ( ! cr[n high plum$3 ( ! fair turban 7we>+7 ! :ite cr[n3 ! coronet7#edi7 & ! diadem7#eej7 are ! ornam5ts ( 8 face3 he is inve/$ ) ,ami-ha3 ! d\ble cr[n is 8 head-ge>1 7he we>s7 ! r$ cr[n3 b5ignly he receives ! ,atef-cr[n3 on ^: s\? & on ^: nor? is love3 ! ,"l ( life receives ! sceptre3 ,"l ( ! brea/plate arm$ ) ! :ip4 #f ,graci\s rul] cr[n$ ) ! :ite cr[n3 ,"l ( beams1 ,mak] ( light3 to :om ! gods give praises3 :o /ret*es =? 8 arms at 8 pleasure3 consum+ 8 enemies ) flame3 ^: eye subdues ! wick$37#eea7 s5d+ =? its d>t to ! ro( ( ! firmam5t3 s5d+ its arr[s aga9/ ,naka to consume him4 #g ,hail to !e ,r ,"l ( tru?3 ^: comm& ! gods 7 made3 ,a?om ,mak] ( m53 support+ _! works1 giv+ !m life3 di/+ui%+ ! color ( "o f ano!r3 li/5+ to ! poor :o is 9 di/ress3 g5tle ( he>t :5 "o cries unto him4 #h ,deliv]] ( ! timid man f ! viol5t3 judg+ ! poor1 ! poor & ! oppress$3 ,"l ( wisdom ^: precepts are wise3 at ^: pleasure ! ,nile ov]fl[s3 ,"l ( m]cy mo/ lov+3 at ^: com+ m5 live3 op5] ( e eye3 proce$+ f ! firmam5t3 caus] ( pleasure & light3 at ^: goodness ! gods rejoice3 _! he>ts revive :5 !y see him4 #i ,o ,r ador$ 9 ,aptu37#eeb7 high-cr[n$ 9 ! h\se ( ! obelisk37#eec7 ,k+ 7,ani7 ,"l ( ! ,new-moon fe/ival3 to :om ! six? & sev5? days are sacr$3 ,sov]eign ( life heal? & /r5g?1 ,"l ( all ! gods3 :o art visible 9 ! mid/ ( heav53 rul] ( m5 4443 ^: "n is hidd5 f 8 creatures3 9 8 "n :i* is ,am547#eed7 #aj ,hail to !e :o art 9 tranquillity3 ,"l ( magnanimity /rong 9 app>el3 ,"l ( ! cr[n high plum$3 ( ! beautiful turban1 ( ! tall :ite cr[n3 ! gods love ?y pres5ce3 :5 ! d\ble cr[n is set ^u ?y head3 ?y love p]vades ! e>?3 ?y beams arise 444 m5 are *e]$ by ?y ris+3 ! bea/s %r9k f ?y beams3 ?y love is ov] ! s\!rn heav53 ?y he>t is n 7unm9dful (7 ! nor!rn heav53 ?y goodness 444 7all7 he>ts3 love subdues 7all7 h&s3 ?y creations are fair ov]com+ 7all7 ! e>?3 7all7 he>ts are s(t5$ at behold+ !e4 #aa ,! ,,"o mak] ( exi/5ces3 7creator7 ( 444 mak] ( be+s3 f ^: eyes mank9d proce$$3 ( ^: m\? are ! gods3 mak] ( grass = ! cattle 7ox51 goats1 asses1 pigs1 %eep73 fruitful trees = m53 caus+ ! fi% to live 9 ! riv]3 ! birds to fill ! air3 giv+ brea? to ^? 9 ! egg3 fe$+ ! bird t flies3 giv+ food to ! bird t p]*es3 to ! creep+ ?+ & ! fly+ ?+ equally3 provid+ food = ! rats 9 _! holes3 fe$+ ! fly+ ?+s 9 e tree4 #ab ,hail to !e = all ^! ?+s3 ! ,,"o alone ) _m h&s3 ly+ awake :ile all m5 lie 7asleep73 to seek out ! good ( 8 creatures3 ,am5 su/a9] ( all ?+s3 ,a?om ,horus ( ! horizon37#eee7 homage to !e 9 all _! voices3 salutation to !e = ?y m]cy unto u3 prote/ations to !e :o ha/ creat$ u4 #ac ,hail to !e say all creatures3 salutation to !e f e l&3 to ! height ( heav51 to ! bread? ( ! e>?3 to ! dep?s ( ! sea3 ! gods adore ,?y ,maje/y3 ! spirits ?\ ha/ creat$ exalt 7!e73 rejoic+ be=e ! feet ( _! begett]3 !y cry out welcome to !e3 fa!r ( ! fa!rs ( all ! gods3 :o raises ! heav5s :o fixes ! e>?4 #ad ,mak] ( be+s1 ,creator ( exi/5ces3 ,sov]eign ( life1 heal?1 & /r5g?1 ,*ief ( ! gods3 we wor%ip ?y _s :o alone ha/ made u3 we :om ?\ ha/ made 7?ank !e7 t ?\ ha/ giv5 u bir?3 we give to !e praises on acc\nt ( ?y m]cy to u4 #ae ,hail to !e ,mak] ( all be+s3 ,"l ( tru? fa!r ( ! gods3 ,mak] ( m5 creator ( bea/s3 ,"l ( gra9s3 mak+ food = ! bea/ ( ! field3 ,am5 ! beautiful ,bull3 belov$ 9 ,aptu37#eef7 high cr[n$ 9 ! h\se ( ! obelisk37#eeg7 twice turban$ 9 ,an3 judge ( combatants 9 ! great hall3 ,*ief ( ! great cycle ( ! gods3 #af ,! ,,"o alone )\t pe]3 ,*ief 9 ,aptu3 ,k+ ov] 8 cycle ( gods3 liv+ 9 tru? =ev]3 7,"l7 ( ! horizon1 ,horus ( ! ,ea/3 he :o ha? creat$ ! soil 7)7 silv] & gold3 ! preci\s lapis lazuli at 8 pleasure3 spices & inc5se v>i\s = ! peoples3 fre% odors = ?y no/rils3 b5ignly come to ! nations3 ,am5-,r ,"l ( ! ?rones ( ! e>?3 ,*ief 9 ,aptu3 ! ,sov]eign on 8 ?rone4 #ag ,k+ alone1 s+le among ! gods3 ( _m names1 unkn[n is _! numb]3 ris+ 9 ! ea/]n horizon sett+ 9 ! we/]n horizon3 ov]?r[+ 8 enemies3 dawn+ on 787 *ildr5 daily & e day3 ,?o? raises 8 eyes3 he delights himself ) 8 bless+s3 ! gods rejoice 9 8 goodness :o exalts ^? :o are l[ly3 ,"l ( ! boat & ! b>ge3 !y conduct !e ?r\gh ! firmam5t 9 peace4 #ah ,?y s]vants rejoice3 behold+ ! ov]?r[ ( ! wick$3 8 limbs pi]c$ ) ! sword fire consumes him3 8 s\l & body are annihilat$4 #ai ,naka7#eeh7 saves 8 feet3 ! gods rejoice3 ! s]vants ( ! ,sun are 9 peace3 ,an is joyful3 ! enemies ( ,a?om are ov]?r[n & ,aptu is 9 peace1 ,an is joyful3 ! giv] ( life is pleas$3 at ! ov]?r[ ( ! enemies ( h] ,"l3 ! gods ( ,kh]-sa make salutations3 !y ( ! ,adytum pro/rate !mselves4 #bj ,!y behold ! mighty "o 9 8 /r5g?3 ! image ( ! gods ( tru? ! ,"l ( ,aptu2 9 ?y "n ( ,do] ( ju/ice3 ,"l ( sacrifices1 ! ,bull ( (f]+s3 9 ?y "n ( ,am5 ! ,bull ( 8 "m3 mak] ( m53 caus+ all ?+s :i* are to exi/3 9 ?y "n ( ,a?om ,*epra37#eei7 ! great ,hawk mak+ 7ea*7 body to rejoice3 b5ignly mak+ 7ea*7 brea/ to rejoice3 type ( creators high cr[n$3 444 7,"l7 ( ! w+3 ,uati7#efj7 is on 8 =ehead3 ! he>ts ( m5 seek him3 :5 he appe>s to mortals3 he rejoices ! e>? ) 8 go+s =?3 ,hail to !e ,am5-,r ,"l ( ! ?rones ( ! _w3 belov$ ( 8 city :5 he %9es =?47#efa7 ,f9i%$ well z x 0 f\nd47#efb7 ,hymn ,to ,ra-,h>ma*is ,translat$ by ,e4 ,l4 ,lu%+ton1 ,,ll4,d41 ,d4,c4,l4 ,! hymn to ,am5-,r-,h>ma*is 7! ,sun id5tifi$ ) ! ,supreme ,deity71 ( :i* a translation is "h attempt$1 is f\nd1 ) o!r compositions ( a simil> nature1 among ! ,b]l9 papyri4 7,no4 #e1 publi%$ 9 ,lepsius1 8,d5kml]10 ,ab?4 vi4 ,bd4 #ab1 pp4 #aae-aag47 ,x probably belongs to ! ,ramesside p]iod2 ! writ+ is c>eful & = ! mo/ "p v di/9ct2 "s lacun are met ) t[>d ! end1 & 9 a few passages ! *>act]s baffle ! pres5t translator's skill 9 deciph]+4 ,citations f ?is hymn occur n unfrequ5tly 9 ! writ+s ( em95t ,egyptian s*ol>s1 z ,brugs*1 ,devria1 & o!rs2 comp>e especially ,*abas1 8,le ,nom de ,?bes10 p4 #af1 :]e ! long anti!sis ( epi!ts be/[$ on ,r & 8 adv]s>ies is describ$ z 8furni%+ a page ( ! ,egyptian diction>y40 ,z f> z ,i am aw>e1 no complete translation ( x 0 publi%$ till ! appe>ance ( ,pr(essor ,masp]o's 8,hi/oire ,anci5ne10 ,p>is1 #ahge2 :]e ! :ole is r5d]$ into ,fr5*1 pp4 #cb-ce4 ,my own translation 0 made be=e ,i _h ! opportunity ( see+ ?is "w2 s9ce consult+ x ,i h modifi$ my v]sion ( "o or two passages 9 accordance ) ,m4 ,masp]o's views4 ,,hymn ,,to ,,ra-,,h>ma*is ,adoration to ,r-,h>ma*is at ! front ( ! morn+47#efc7 ,say3 ,?\ wake/ beaute\s ,am5-,r-,h>ma*is1 ?\ wat*e/ 9 triumph1 ,am5-,r1 ,"l ( ! horizon4 ,o bless$ "o beam+ 9 spl5dor1 t[$ by ?y m>9]s :o are ( ! unre/+ gods1 sp$ by ?y m>9]s ( ! unmov+ gods4 ,?\ come/ =? ?\ asc5de/1 ?\ t[]e/ 9 beauty1 ?y b>ge div9e c>e]s :]e9 ?\ spe$e/1 ble/ by ?y "m ,nut ea* day1 heav5 embraces !e1 ?y foes fall z ?\ turne/ ?y face to ! we/ ( heav54 ,c\nt$ are ?y bones1 collect$ ?y limbs1 liv+ ?y fle%1 ?y memb]s blossom1 ?y s\l blossoms1 glorifi$ is ?y augu/ =m1 advanc$ ?y /ate on ! road ( d>kness4 ,?\ li/5e/ to ! call ( ?y att5dant gods beh9d ?y *amb]2 9 gladness are ! m>9]s ( ?y b>k1 _! he>t delight$1 ,"l ( heav5 :o ha/ br\ght joys to ! div9e *iefs1 ! l[] sky rejoices1 gods & m5 exult applaud+ ,r on 8 /&>d1 ble/ by 8 "m ,nut2 _! he>t is glad4 ,r ha? quell$ 8 impi\s foes1 heav5 rejoices1 e>? is 9 delight1 gods & goddesses are 9 fe/ival to make adoration to ,r-,hor1 z !y see him rise 9 8 b>k4 ,he fells ! wick$ 9 8 season1 ! abode is inviolate1 ! diadem meh5 9 its place1 ! urs ha? smitt5 ! wick$4 ,o let ?y "m ,nut embrace !e17#efd7 ,"l ,r1 ^? :o are ) h] tell ?y glories4 ,osiris & ,neph?ys h uplift$ !e at ?y com+ =? f ! womb ( ?y "m ,nut4 ,o %9e ,r-,h>ma*is1 %9e 9 ?y morn+ z ?y noonday brightness1 ?y cause upheld ov] ?y enemies1 ?\ make/ ?y cab9 spe$ onw>d1 ?\ repelle/ ! false "o 9 ! mom5t ( 8 annihilation3 he has no re/7#efe7 9 ! mom5t :5 ?\ breake/ ! /r5g? ( ! wick$ enemies ( ,r1 to ca/ him into ! fire ( ,nehah]17#eff7 encircl+ 9 its h\r ! *ildr5 ( ! pr(ane4 ,no /r5g? h !y1 ,r prevails ov] 8 ins5sate foes1 yea1 putt+ !m to ! sword ?\ make/ ! false "o ca/ up :at he dev\r$4 ,arise ,o ,r f )9 ?y *amb]1 /rong is ,r1 weak ! foes3 l(ty is ,r1 d[n-/rick5 ! foes3 ,r liv+1 8 foes dead3 ,r full ( meat & dr9k1 8 foes ahung]$ & a?ir/3 ,r bright1 8 foes engulf$3 ,r good1 8 foes evil3 ,r mighty1 8 foes puny3 ,r ha? despoil$ ,apap4 ,o ,r ?\ give/ all life7#efg7 to ! ,k+1 ?\ give/ food = 8 m\?1 dr9k = 8 ?roat1 sweet-oil = 8 hair4 ,o bless$ ,r-,h>ma*is ?\ c>e]e/ by him 9 triumph1 ^? 9 ?y b>k exult to quell & ov]?r[ ! wick$4 ,cries ( joy 9 ! great seat1 ! div9e cab9 is 9 gladness1 acclamation 9 ! b>k ( millions ( ye>s4 ,r's sailors are *>m$ at he>t to see ,r hail$ z supreme ( ! ord] ( great gods1 !y ga9 delight 9 do+ adoration to ! great b>k1 homage 9 ! my/]i\s *amb]4 ,o %9e ,am5-,r-,h>ma*is self-sprung1 ?y si/] goddesses /& 9 ,be*17#efh7 !y receive !e1 !y uplift !e into ?y b>k1 :i* is p]fect 9 delights be=e ,"l ,r1 ?\ begette/ bless+s4 ,come ,r1 self-sprung1 ?\ lette/ ,ph>aoh receive pl5ty 9 8 battlem5t$ h\se1 on ! alt> ( ! god ^: "n is hidd54 ,glory to !e1 ,pr9ce com+ =? 9 ?y season1 ,"l ( _m faces1 diadem produc+ rays1 scatt]+ d>kness1 all roads are fill$ ) ?y spl5dors1 apes make to !e salutations ) _! arms1 !y praise !e1 !y cry al\d to !e1 !y tell ?y glories1 _! lips exalt !e 9 heav51 9 e>?2 !y conduct !e at ?y spl5did aris+1 !y op5 or drive back ! gate ( ! we/]n horizon ( heav51 !y let ,r be embrac$ 9 peace & joy by 8 "m ,nut2 ?y s\l is approv$ by ! t5ants ( ! l[] heav51 ! div9e spirits rejoice at ! tw(old season ( brightness3 ?\ turne/ gloom into repose17#efi7 ?\ sweet5e/ pa9 ( ,osiris1 ?\ give/ breezes 9 ! valley1 illum9e/ e>? 9 d>kness1 sweet5e/ pa9 ( ,osiris4 ,all be+s ta/e ! brea?1 !y make to !e acclamations 9 ?y *anges1 ?\ :o art ,"l ( *anges1 !y give adoration to ?y might 9 ?y =ms ( beauty 9 ! morn4 ,gods hold _! arms to !e1 ^? :om ?y "m ,nut bore4 ,come to ! ,k+ ,o ,r1 /abli% 8 glories 9 heav5 8 might on e>?4 ,o ,r heav5 rejoices to !e1 ,o ,r e>? trembles at !e1 ,o bless$ ,r-,h>ma*is ?\ ha/ rais$ heav5 to elevate ?y s\l1 ! l[] sky has hidd5 !e 9 ?y my/ic =ms4 ,?\ ha/ uplift$ heav5 to ! expanse ( ?y out/ret*$ arms1 ?\ ha/ spread out e>? to ! wid? ( ?y /ride4 ,heav5 rejoices to !e at ?y greatness ( s\l1 ?y t]ror fills e>? at ?y figure1 pr9cely hawk ( glitt]+ plume1 _m color$ frame1 mighty sailor god1 self-exi/+1 trav]s+ pa?s 9 ! div9e vessel1 ?\ ro>e/ 9 smit+ ?y foes1 mak+ ?y great b>k sweep on1 m5 hail !e1 gods fe> !e1 ?\ ha/ fell$ ?y foes be=e x4 ,c\ri] ( heav5 out/ripp$ by none1 to illum9e e>? = 8 *ildr51 uplift$ above gods & m51 %9+ ^u u2 we "k n ?y =m :5 ?\ looke/ on our faces1 ?y bulk passes our k4 ,o bless$ ,r-,h>ma*is ?\ p5etrate/ 444 ,bull at night1 ,*iefta9 by day1 beaute\s orb ( mafek1 ,k+ ( heav51 ,sovran ( e>?1 great image 9 ! horizon ( heav54 ,r :o ha/ made be+s1 ,tatan5 giv+ life to mank9d1 ,ph>aoh son ( ,r has ador$ !e 9 ?y glories1 he has wor%ipp$ at ?y graci\s ris+ brightness on ! ,ea/]n horizon1 he makes tranquil ?y pa?1 he beats d[n ?y foes be=e !e 9 8 turn+ back all ?y adv]s>ies1 he assign$ to !e ! ,uta on h] seat1 he makes !m 444 he assign$ to !e honors 444 he cle>$ ! way = !e1 he e/abli%$ ?y rites 9 ,abydos2 he op5s to !e roads 9 ,ru/a1 he beats d[n evil4 ,! ,lam5tations ,( ,isis ,& ,neph?ys ,translat$ by ,p4 ,j4 ,de ,horrack ,?is papyrus 0 f\nd by ! late ,mr4 ,passalaqua1 9 ! ru9s ( ,!bes1 9 ! int]ior ( a /atue repres5t+ ,osiris4 ,x is divid$ into two p>ts1 v di/9ct4 ,! fir/ conta9s *apt]s ( ! fun]al ritual 9 ! hi]oglyphic writ+2 ! second1 ( :i* a translation "h foll[s1 consi/s ( five pages ( a f9e hi]atic writ+ ( ! l[] epo* 7probably ab\t ! "t ( ! ,ptolemies74 ,?is manuscript n[ belongs to ! ,royal ,museum ( ,b]l91 :]e x is regi/]$ "u ! ,no4 #adbe4 ,a p>tial translation ( x 0 publi%$ 9 #aheb by ,m4 ,h4 ,brugs* 78,die ,adonisklage und das ,l9osli$074 ,he translat$ ! second page & ! beg9n+ ( ! ?ird1 b )\t giv+ ! hi]atic text4 ,i h s9ce publi%$ & completely translat$ ?is int]e/+ docum5t 78,les ,lam5tations d',isis et de ,neph?ys10 ,p>is1 #ahff71 & n[ give ! ,engli% translation revis$4 ,! composition has a great analogy ) ! 8,book ( ,respirations10 a translation ( :i* w be add$ "h4 ,bo? ref] to ! resurrection & r5ew$ bir? ( ,osiris 7! type ( man aft] 8 dea?71 :o1 9 ?is quality1 is id5tifi$ ) ! sun1 ! diurnal r5ewal ( :i* con/antly recall$ ! idea ( a bir? et]nally r5ew$4 ,! object ( ! pray]s recit$ by ,isis & ,neph?ys is to effect ! resurrection ( _! bro!r ,osiris1 & also t ( ! defunct to :om ! papyrus is consecrat$4 ,,lam5tations ,,( ,,isis ,,& ,,neph?ys ,recital ( ! b5eficial =mul made by ! two div9e ,si/]s7#egj7 9 ! h\se ( ,osiris :o resides 9 ! ,we/1 ,great god1 ,"l ( ,abydos1 9 ! mon? ( ,*oiak1 ! tw5ty-fif? day4 ,!y are made ! same 9 all ! abodes ( ,osiris1 & 9 all 8 fe/ivals2 & !y are b5eficial to 8 s\l1 giv+ firmness to 8 body1 diffus+ joy ?r\gh 8 be+1 giv+ brea? to ! no/rils1 to ! dryness ( ! ?roat2 !y satisfy ! he>t ( ,isis z well z 7t7 ( ,neph?ys2 !y place ,horus on ! ?rone ( 8 fa!r1 7&7 give life1 /ability1 tranquillity to ,osiris-,t5trut7#ega7 born ( ,takha-aa1 :o is surnam$ ,p]sais ! ju/ifi$4 ,x is pr(itable to recite !m1 9 con=mity ) ! div9e words4 ,evocation ,by ,isis47#egb7 7,%e says37 ,come to ?9e abode1 come to ?9e abode6 ,god ,an17#egc7 come to ?9e abode6 ,?9e enemies 7exi/7 no m4 ,o excell5t ,sov]eign1 come to ?9e abode6 ,look at me2 ,i am ?y si/] :o love? !e4 ,d n /ay f> f me1 ,o beautiful y\?4 ,come to ?9e abode ) ha/e1 ) ha/e4 ,i see !e no m4 ,my he>t is full ( bitt]ness on acc\nt ( !e4 ,m9e eyes seek !e2 ,i seek !e to behold !e4 w x be long ere ,i see !e8 ,w x be long ere ,i see !e8 7,o7 excell5t ,sov]eign1 w x be long ere ,i see !e8 ,behold+ !e is happ9ess2 ,behold+ !e is happ9ess4 7,o7 god ,an1 behold+ !e is happ9ess4 ,come to h] :o love? !e4 ,come to h] :o love? !e4 7,o7 ,un-nef]17#egd7 ! ju/ifi$4 ,come to ?y si/]1 come to ?y wife4 ,come to ?y si/]1 come to ?y wife4 7,o7 ,urt-het17#ege7 come to ?y sp\se4 ,i am ?y si/] by ?y "m2 d n sep>ate ?yself f me4 ,gods & m5 7turn7 _! faces t[>d !e1 weep+ toge!r = !e1 :5ev] 7!y7 behold me4 ,i call !e 9 7my7 lam5tations 7ev57 to ! heights ( ,heav51 & ?\ he>e/ n my voice4 ,i am ?y si/] :o love? !e on e>?2 no "o else ha? lov$ !e m ?an ,i1 7?y7 si/]1 7?y7 si/]4 ,evocation ,by ,neph?ys4 7,%e says37 ,o excell5t ,sov]eign1 come to ?9e abode4 ,rejoice1 all ?9e enemies are annihilat$6 ,?y two si/]s are ne> to !e1 protect+ ?y fun]al b$2 call+ !e 9 weep+1 ?\ :o art pro/rate on ?y fun]al b$4 ,?\ see/ 7our7 t5d] solicitude4 ,speak to u1 ,supreme ,rul]1 our ,"l4 ,*ase all ! angui% :i* is 9 our he>ts4 ,?y companions1 :o are gods & m51 :5 !y see !e 7exclaim73 ,ours be ?y visage1 ,supreme ,rul]1 our ,"l2 life = u is to behold ?y c\nt5ance2 let n ?y face be turn$ f u2 ! joy ( our he>ts is to contemplate !e2 7,o7 ,sov]eign1 our he>ts are happy 9 see+ !e4 ,i am ,neph?ys1 ?y si/] :o love? !e4 ,?9e enemy is vanqui%$1 he no long] exi/e?6 ,i am ) !e1 protect+ ?y memb]s =ev] & et]nally4 ,invocation ,by ,isis47#egf7 7,%e says37 ,hail 7,o7 god ,an6 ,?\1 9 ! firmam5t1 %9e/ ^u u ea* day4 ,we no long] cease to behold ?y rays4 ,?o? is a protection = !e4 ,he place? ?y s\l 9 ! b>k ,ma-at1 9 t "n :i* is ?9e1 ( ,god ,moon4 ,i h come to contemplate !e4 ,?y beauties are 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,sacr$ ,eye17#egg7 9 t "n :i* is ?9e1 ( ,"l ( ! six? day's fe/ival4 ,?y companions are ne> to !e2 !y sep>ate !mselves no m f !e4 ,?\ ha/ tak5 possession ( ! ,heav5s1 by ! gr&eur ( ! t]rors :i* ?\ inspire/1 9 t "n :i* is ?9e1 ( ,"l ( ! fifte5? day's fe/ival4 ,?\ do/ illum9ate u l ,r7#egh7 ea* day4 ,?\ %9e/ ^u u l ,atum47#egi7 ,gods & m5 live because !y behold !e4 ,?\ %$de/ ?y rays ^u u4 ,?\ give/ light to ! ,two ,worlds4 ,! horizon is fill$ by ?y passage4 ,gods & m5 7turn7 _! faces t[>d !e2 no?+ is injuri\s to !m :5 ?\ %9e/4 ,?\ do/ navigate 9 ! heights 7( ,heav57 & ?9e enemy no long] exi/s6 ,i am ?y protection ea* day4 ,?\ :o come/ to u z a *ild ea* mon?1 we d n cease to contemplate !e4 ,?9e emanation height5s ! brilliancy ( ! />s ( ,orion 9 ! firmam5t1 by ris+ & sett+ ea* day4 ,i am ! div9e ,so?is7#ehj7 beh9d him4 ,i d n sep>ate myself f him4 ,! glori\s emanation :i* proce$e? f !e give? life to gods & m51 reptiles & quadrup$s4 ,!y live by x4 ,?\ come/ to u f ?y retreat at ?y "t1 to spread ! wat] ( ?y s\l1 to di/ribute ! bread ( ?y be+1 t ! gods may live & m5 also4 ,hail to ! div9e ,"l6 ,!re is no god l unto !e6 ,heav5 ha? ?y s\l2 e>? ha? ?y rema9s2 ! l[] heav5 is 9 possession ( ?y my/]ies4 ,?y sp\se is a protection = !e4 ,?y son ,horus is ! k+ ( ! worlds4 ,invocation ,by ,neph?ys4 7,%e says37 ,excell5t ,sov]eign6 come to ?9e abode6 ,un-nef] ! ju/ifi$1 come to ,tattu4 ,o fructify+ ,bull1 come to ,anap4 ,belov$ ( ! ,adytum1 come to ,kha4 ,come to ,tattu1 ! place :i* ?y s\l pref]s4 ,! spirits ( ?y fa!rs second !e4 ,?y son1 ! y\? ,horus1 ! *ild ( 7?y7 two si/]s17#eha7 is be=e !e4 ,at ! dawn ( light1 ,i am ?y protection ea* day4 ,i nev] sep>ate myself f !e4 ,o god ,an1 come to ,sais4 ,sais is ?y "n4 ,come to ,ap]2 ?\ wilt see ?y "m ,nei?47#ehb7 ,beautiful ,*ild1 d n /ay f> f h]4 ,come to h] nipples2 abundance is 9 !m47#ehc7 ,excell5t ,bro!r1 d n /ay f> f h]4 ,o son1 come to ,sais6 ,osiris-,t>ut1 surnam$ ,na9ai1 born ( ,p]sais ! ju/ifi$1 come to ,ap]1 ?y city4 ,?9e abode is ,tab4 ,?\ repose/ 7!re7 by ?y div9e "m1 =ev]4 ,%e protecte? ?y memb]s1 %e disp]se? ?9e enemies1 %e is ! protection ( ?y memb]s =ev]4 ,o excell5t ,sov]eign6 come to ?9e abode4 ,"l ( ,sais1 come to ,sais4 ,invocation ,by ,isis47#ehd7 7,%e says37 ,come to ?9e abode6 come to ?9e abode4 ,excell5t ,sov]eign1 come to ?9e abode4 ,come 7&7 behold ?y son ,horus z supreme ,rul] ( gods & m54 ,he ha? tak5 possession ( ! cities & ! di/ricts1 by ! gr&eur ( ! respect he inspires4 ,heav5 & e>? are 9 awe ( him1 ! b>b>ians are 9 fe> ( him4 ,?y companions1 :o are gods & m51 h become 81 9 ! two hemisph]es to accompli% ?y c]emonies4 ,?y two si/]s are ne> to !e1 (f]+ libations to ?y p]son2 ?y son ,horus accompli%e? = !e ! fun]al (f]+3 ( bread1 ( bev]ages1 ( ox5 & ( geese4 ,to? *ante? ?y fe/ival-songs1 invok+ !e by 8 b5eficial =mul4 ,! *ildr5 ( ,horus are ! protection ( ?y memb]s1 b5efit+ ?y s\l ea* day4 ,?y son ,horus salute? ?y "n 797 ?y my/]i\s abode1 9 pres5t+ !e ! ?+s consecrat$ to ?y p]son4 ,! gods hold vases 9 _! h&s to make libations to ?y be+4 ,come to ?y companions1 ,supreme ,rul]1 our ,"l6 ,d n sep>ate ?yself f !m4 ,:5 ?is is recit$1 ! place 7:]e "o is7 is holy 9 ! extreme4 ,let x be se5 or he>d by no "o1 except+ by ! pr9cipal ,kh]eb-heb7#ehe7 & ! ,sam47#ehf7 ,two wom51 beautiful 9 _! memb]s1 hav+ be5 introduc$1 are made to sit d[n on ! gr\nd at ! pr9cipal door ( ! ,great ,hall47#ehg7 7,!n7 ! names ( ,isis & ,neph?ys are inscrib$ on _! %\ld]s4 ,cry/al vases 7full7 ( wat] are plac$ 9 _! 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( life to ! s\ls 7t are7 9 _! place2 !y receive x & develop4 #h ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! _s t walks1 t de/roys its enemies1 t s5ds pa9 to ! rebels4 #i ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o %9es :5 he is 9 8 sph]e1 :o s5ds 8 d>kness into 8 sph]e1 & :o hides :at x conta9s4 #aj ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o lights ! bodies :i* are on ! horizon1 he :o ent]s 8 sph]e4 #aa ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o desc5ds into ! sph]es ( ,am5t1 8 =m is t ( ,tum4 #ab ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o desc5ds into ! my/]ies ( ,anubis1 8 =m is t ( ,*epra 7,atmu74 #ac ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he ^: body is s l>ge t x hides 8 %ape1 8 =m is t ( ,%u4 #ad ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o leads ,r into 8 memb]s1 8 =m is t ( ,tefnut4 #ae ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o s5ds =? ! plants 9 _! season1 8 =m is t ( ,seb4 #af ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! great "o :o rules :at is 9 him1 8 =m is t ( ,nut4 #ag ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o goes always t[>d him :o prec$es him1 8 =m is t ( ,isis4 #ah ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he ^: head %9es m ?an he :o is be=e him1 8 =m is t ( ,neph?ys4 #ai ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! urn7#eid7 ( ! creatures1 ! only "o1 t unites ! g5]ative sub/ances1 its =m is t ( ,horus4 #bj ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! brilliant "o :o %9es 9 ! wat]s ( ! inundation1 8 =m is t ( ,nun4 #ba ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o creates ! wat] :i* comes f )9 him1 8 =m is t ( ,remi47#eie7 #bb ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! two vip]s t be> _! two fea!rs1 _! =m is t ( ! impure "o4 #bc ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o ent]s & comes =? cont9ually f 8 highly my/]i\s cav]n1 8 =m is t ( ,at47#eif7 #bd ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! _s t causes 8 disappe>ance1 8 =m is t ( ,net]t47#eig7 #be ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! _s t sets up 7^? :om he has creat$71 t creates7#eih7 8 desc5dants1 8 =m is t ( ,ntuti47#eii7 #bf ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o rais$ 8 head & :o lifts 8 =ehead1 ! ram1 ! greate/ ( ! creatures4 #bg ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! light t is 9 ! inf]nal regions1 its =m is t ( ,am5t4 #bh ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! p5etrat+ _s :o is 9 ! ,am5t1 8 =m is t ( ,k]ti47#fjj7 #bi ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! timid "o :o %$s te>s1 8 =m is t ( ! afflict$4 #cj ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o raises 8 h& & :o glorifies 8 eye7#fja7 8 =m is t ( ! god ) ! hidd5 body4 #ca ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! _s :o is rais$ ^u ! two my/]i\s horizons1 8 =m is t ( ,*5tam5t47#fjb7 #cb ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]2 ! god ) ! num]\s %apes 9 ! sacr$ dwell+1 8 =m is t ( ! beetle4 #cc ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o puts 8 enemies into _! prison1 8 =m is t ( ! lion4 #cd ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! ray ( light 9 8 s>cophagus1 its =m is t ( ! prog5itor4 #ce ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! cov]+ ( ! body1 :i* develops ! lungs1 its =m is t ( ,teb-ati47#fjc7 #cf ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o calls ! bodies into ! empyrean1 & !y develop1 :o de/roys _! v5om1 8 =m is t ( ! trans=m]4 #cg ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! be+ ) ! my/]i\s face1 :o makes ! div9e eye move1 8 =m is t ( ,%ai4 #ch ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! supremely great "o :o embraces ! empyrean1 8 =m is t ( ! _s :o embraces 7space74 #ci ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o hides 8 body )9 himself1 8 =m is t ( ! god ) ! hidd5 body4 #dj ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o is m c\rage\s ?an ^? :o surr\nd him1 :o s5ds fire into ! place ( de/ruction1 8 =m is t ( ! burn+ "o4 #da ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o s5ds de/ruction1 & :o causes ! developm5t ( 8 body 9 ! empyrean1 8 =m is t ( ! inhabitant ( ! empyrean4 #db ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! wond]ful "o :o dwells 9 8 eye17#fjd7 :o lights ! s>cophagus1 8 =m is t ( ,%epi47#fje7 #dc ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o unites ! sub/ances1 :o f\nds7#fjf7 ,amto1 8 =m is t ( "o :o jo9s sub/ances4 #dd ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o inv5ts7#fjg7 secret ?+s1 & :o begets bodies1 8 =m is t ( ! invisible 7prog5itor74 #de ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o furni%es ! inhabitants ( ! empyrean ) fun]al ?+s1 :5 he ent]s ! hidd5 sph]es1 8 =m is t ( ,ap]to47#fjh7 #df ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 8 memb]s rejoice :5 !y see 8 body1 ! bless$ _s :o ent]s into him1 8 =m is t ( ! joyful "o4 #dg ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! adult :o dilates 8 eyeball1 & :o fills 8 eye17#fji7 8 =m is t ( ! adult4 #dh ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o makes ! roads 9 ! empyrean1 & :o op5s pa?ways 9 ! s>cophagus1 8 =m is t ( ! god :o makes ! roads4 #di ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! mov+ _s :o makes 8 legs /ir1 8 =m is t ( ! mov+ "o4 #ej ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o s5ds =? ! />s & :o makes ! night light1 9 ! sph]e ( ! hidd5 ess5ces1 8 =m is t ( ! %9+ "o4 #ea ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o makes ! sph]es & :o creates bodies2 f ?y p]son emanat+ f itself alone1 ?\ ha/ s5t =?1 ,r1 ^? :o are & ^? :o are n1 ! dead1 ! gods1 ! intellects2 8 =m is t ( creator ( bodies4 #eb ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! my/]i\s1 ! hidd5 "o1 he :om ! spirits foll[ z he conducts !m1 he gives ! /ep to ^? surr\nd+ him1 8 =m is t ( ,am5i4 #ec ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! horn1 ! pill> ( ! ,am5t1 ! lock ( hair t %9es 9 4447#faj7 its =m is t ( ! horn4 #ed ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! et]nal ess5ce :o p5etrates ! empyrean1 :o praises ! spirits 9 _! sph]es1 8 =m is t ( ! et]nal ess5ce4 #ee ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 :5 he arrives 9 ! good ,am5t1 ! spirits ( ! empyrean rejoice at sight ( him1 8 =m is t ( ! old man4 #ef ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! great lion t creates ! gods1 t weighs words1 ! *ief ( ! p[]s inhabit+ ! holy sph]e1 8 =m is t ( ! great lion4 #eg ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 :5 he speaks to 8 eye & :5 he addresses 8 eyeball1 ! bodies %$ te>s2 8 =m is t ( ! be+ :o speaks to 8 eye47#faa7 #eh ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o raises 8 s\l1 & :o hides 8 body1 he %9es & he sees 8 my/]ies1 8 =m is t ( ,h]ba47#fab7 #ei ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! high _s :o hunts 8 enemies1 :o s5ds fire ^u ! rebels1 8 =m is t ( ,kaba47#fac7 #fj ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! sub/ance :i* hides ! inte/9es & :i* possesses ! m9d & ! limbs1 its =m is t ( ,auai47#fad7 #fa ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! great elde/ "o :o dwells 9 ! empyrean1 ,*epri :o becomes two *ildr51 8 =m is t ( ! two *ildr54 #fb ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! great walk] :o goes ov] ! same c\rse1 ! _s :o ano9ts ! body1 ,s5ekh]1 8 =m is t ( ,s5ekh]47#fae7 #fc ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o creates 8 body & :o deta*es 8 memb]s by ! sacr$ flame ( ,amto1 8 =m is t ( ! flame ( ,amto47#faf7 #fd ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! ma/] ( ! hooks 7:o /ruggles7 aga9/ 8 enemies1 ! only "o1 ! ma/] ( ! monkeys1 8 =m is t ( ,anteti47#fag7 #fe ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o s5ds ! flames into 8 furnaces1 he :o cuts (f ! head ( ^? :o are 9 ! inf]nal regions1 8 =m is t ( ! god ( ! furnace4 #ff ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! p>5t :o de/roys 8 *ildr51 ! only "o :o names7#fah7 ! e>? by 8 intellig5ce1 8 =m is t ( ,ton54 #fg ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o sets up ! ur%i7#fai7 !mselves ^u _! f\ndation1 no "o sees _! my/]ies1 8 =m is t ( ! ur%i4 #fh ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! vessel ( heav51 ! door ( ! empyrean1 he :o makes ! mummy come =?1 8 =m is t ( ,besi4 #fi ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! monkey 4447#fbj7 ! be+ 9 8 nature1 8 =m is t ( ! monkey ( ! empyrean4 #gj ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o op5s ! e>? & :o %[s ! int]ior ( x1 ! speak+ _s :o names 8 memb]s1 8 =m is t ( ,smato47#fba7 #ga ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 he :o is arm$ ) tee?1 :o consumes 8 enemies1 ! flame t lights ! wick1 8 =m is t ( ,nehi47#fbb7 #gb ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! walk]1 ! mov+ lum9>y1 :o makes d>kness come aft] 8 light1 8 =m is t ( ! walk]4 #gc ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! ma/] ( s\ls :o is 9 8 obelisk1 ! *ief ( ! conf9$ gods1 8 =m is t ( ! ma/] ( s\ls4 #gd ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! d\ble lum9>y1 ! d\ble obelisk1 ! great god :o raises 8 two eyes1 8 =m is t ( ! d\ble lum9>y4 #ge ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ! ma/] ( ! light1 :o reveals hidd5 ?+s1 ! _s :o speaks to ! gods 9 _! sph]es1 8 =m is t ( ! ma/] ( ! light4 #gf ,homage to !e1 ,r6 ,supreme p[]1 ,o ,r ( ! sph]e1 ,o ,r :o speake/ to ! sph]es1 ,o ,r :o art 9 ?y sph]e1 homage to !e1 ,r ,kes*i1 f\r times4 ,!y s+ praises to ! _s ,kes*i17#fbc7 ! sph]es honor 8 _s1 !y glorify ?y body :i* is 9 !e1 say+1 ,homage to !e1 great ,kes*i6 f\r times4 ,!y s+ praises 9 ?y honor1 _s ,kes*i 9 ?y sev5ty-five =ms :i* are 9 ?y sev5ty-five sph]es4 ,! royal ,osiris kn[s !m by _! names1 he kn[s :at is 9 _! bodies1 all _! hidd5 ess5ces4 ,! royal ,osiris speaks to !m 9 _! =ms1 !y op5 to ! royal ,osiris1 !y display ! hidd5 doors to 8 _s :i* is l ?y _s1 ?\ create/ !m1 ?\ create/ ! royal ,osiris2 ! developm5t ( 8 body is l ?9e because ! royal ,osiris is "o ( ?y companions1 :o are 9 _! sph]es1 & :o speak 9 _! cav]ns1 ^? :o are bless$ ?r\gh ?y creation & :o trans=m !mselves :5 ?\ comm&e/ x4 ,! royal ,osiris is l "o ( ^? :o speak 9 _! hidd5 sph]es4 ,ha6 he has arriv$1 he advances 9 ! tra9 ( ! _s ( ,r4 ,ha6 he has complet$ ! j\rney f ,*epri47#fbd7 ,hail6 he has arriv$4 ,! royal ,osiris kn[s all t conc]ns ! hidd5 be+s4 ,hail6 he has arriv$ 9 ! mid/ ( y2 homage to 8 _s ,kes*i6 f\r times4 #gg ,o ,r ( ! ,am5t1 :o ha/ creat$ ! e>?1 :o lighte/ ! gods ( ! empyrean1 ,r :o art 9 ?y disk1 guide him on ! road to ! ,am5t1 t he may rea* ! hidd5 spirits2 guide him on ! road :i* belongs to him1 guide him on ! ,we/]n road2 t he may trav]se ! sph]e ( ,am5t1 guide him on ! road to ! ,am5t1 t ! ,k+ may wor%ip ^? :o are 9 ! hidd5 dwell+1 guide him on ! road to ! ,am5t1 make him desc5d to ! sph]e ( ,nun4 ,hail1 ,r6 ! royal ,osiris is ,nun4 ,hail ,r6 ! royal ,osiris is ?yself & reciprocally4 ,hail1 ,r6 ?y _s is t ( ,osiris1 ?y c\rse is 8 9 ! empyrean4 ,hail1 ,r6 he dwells 9 ! empyrean1 he trav]ses ! good ,am5t4 ,su* z ?\ art1 su* is ! royal ,osiris4 ,?y intellect1 ,r1 is 84 ,osiris wor%ips ! hidd5 gods1 he praises _! spirits1 ^! latt] say to "o ano!r t ?y c\rse 7,r67 is t ( ,osiris1 t ?y way is 81 great god :o dwelle/ 9 ! empyrean4 ,hail6 god ( ! disk ) ! brilliant rays1 praise be to ! _s ,kes*i6 f\r times4 #gh ,hail to !e1 univ]sal cov]+1 :o create/ ?y s\l & :o make/ ?y body gr[2 ! ,k+ trav]ses ! mo/ secret sph]e1 he explores ! my/]ies conta9$ 9 x4 ,! ,k+ speaks to !e l ,r1 he praises !e ) 8 intellig5ce1 ! ,k+ is l ! god2 & reciprocally4 ,he moves by himself1 he moves by himself4 ,! all surr\nd+ univ]se says3 ,ah1 guide him unto ! int]ior ( my sph]e2 f\r times4 #gi ,?is *apt] is said to ! mo/ my/]i\s god1 ^! words are writt5 l ^? ^u ! two sides ( ! door ( ! empyrean 4447#fbe7 ?is book is read e day1 :5 he has retir$ 9 life1 accord+ to cu/om1 p]fectly4 ,,*apt] ,,ii #a ,wor%ip ( ! ,sph]ic ,gods1 :5 ,r sets 9 life4 ,hail1 gods ( ! sph]es1 gods :o are 9 ! ,am5t1 p]fect gods 4447#fbf7 ! enemies ( ,r1 y make ! univ]sal cov]+7#fbg7 gr[ 4447#fbh7 y wor%ip ! god :o is 9 8 disk 4447#fbi7 ?\ comm&e/ ?y enemies1 great god :o art ^u ! horizon2 f\r times4 ,?\ comm&e/ ?y enemies1 ,osiris ,temt2 f\r times4 #b ,! royal ,osiris comm&s 8 enemies 9 heav5 & ^u e>?1 by au?ority ( all ! gods & all ! goddesses1 by au?ority ( ,osiris ,*5tam5t1 because ! royal ,osiris is ,r himself1 ! great inhabitant ( ! heav5s1 he speaks 9 ! pres5ce ( ,am5t4 ,! ,k+ gov]ns by favor ( ! great p[]s4 ,! royal ,osiris is pure1 :at is 9 him is pure1 ! royal ,osiris gov]ns ! two worlds1 ! royal ,osiris comm&s 8 enemies2 f\r times4 #c ,he is p[]ful1 ,r 9 ! empyrean1 he is p[]ful1 ,r 9 ! empyrean4 ,he trav]ses ! empyrean ) joy1 = he has /ruck ,apap27#fcj7 !re is joy = !e1 god ( ! horizon1 ,osiris1 ,k+ ( ! ,am5t1 !re is joy = ?y triumphant _s1 = ?\ de/roye/ 8 enemies2 ?\ art delight$1 ,te%]ti1 r$ _s :o op5e/ ! ,am5t4 ,?\ give/ ?y h& to ,osiris1 ?\ art receiv$ 9 ! good ,am5t1 & ! gods rejoice ov] !e4 ,osiris gives !e 8 h&1 ?\ art receiv$ by ,*5tam5t4 ,he is brilliant1 ! _s ( ,r 9 ! empyrean1 he is brilliant1 ! body ( ,teb ,temt4 ,r comm&s 9 ! empyrean1 because he has /ruck ,apap4 ,teb ,temt comm&s2 he wor%ips ! _s ( ! two horizons2 ! _s ( ! two horizons wor%ips him4 #d ,! royal ,osiris receives dom9ion ov] 8 enemies f ! great p[]s ( ! my/]i\s av5g]1 he :o reveals ! my/]i\s empyrean1 :o dissipates ! d>kness1 :o *ases away ! ra91 he :o hurries1 & :o makes ! bless$ s]vants ( ,r come =?4 ,he7#fca7 sees ! body ( ! god :5 he assumes =ms ) a my/]i\s "n1 :5 he %$s 8 rays 9 obscurity1 & :5 he hides ! uncov]$ bodies2 :5 he trav]ses ! my/]i\s sph]es & :5 he gives eyes to _! gods2 !y !mselves see him1 & _! spirits are bless$4 #e ,hail1 ,r6 give eyes to ! royal ,osiris1 give him div9e eyeballs1 & may !y guide ! royal ,osiris4 ,hail1 ,r6 give a he>t to ! royal ,osiris2 he trav]ses ! e>?1 he trav]ses ! _w l ,r4 #f ,?\ take/ c>e t :at ?\ comm&e/ to exi/1 exi/s2 ?\ rule/ ! royal ,osiris l ,*uti7#fcb7 & ! ,k+ honors ?y _s1 he glorifies !e4 #g ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ,khuti1 ! brilliant triangle :i* appe>s 9 ! %9+ place4 #h ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ! my/]i\s _s :i* comes =? f ! my/]i\s place4 #i ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ! bless$ _s :i* comes =? f ! bless$ place4 #aj ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ! de/ructive _s :i* comes =? f ! place ( de/ruction4 #aa ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ! reveal+ _s :i* comes =? f ! op5+4 #ab ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ! elevat$ _s :i* comes =? f ! high place4 #ac ,?\ comm&e/ ,osiris to be l ! hidd5 _s :i* comes =? f ! ,am5t4 #ad ,deliv] him f ! crocodiles :i* fright5 ! spirits1 l geese2 let !m n d _! "w ^u ! royal ,osiris1 9 ! pres5ce ( ! gods arm$ ) swords2 may ,osiris nev] fall into _! furnaces1 may _! nets nev] entangle him2 8 _s flies away & so>s into ! heav5s1 8 _s returns & ent]s into ! empyrean1 because ! royal ,osiris kn[s ! my/]ies :i* are 9 ! empyrean1 ! secret =ms ( ,osiris1 t none ( 8 s]vants "k1 9 ! secret ( 8 hidd5 dwell+4 ,hail6 ! royal ,osiris kn[s ?y =m1 great & my/]i\s god4 #ae ,deliv] ! royal ,osiris f ! agile demons furni%$ ) legs1 f ! cruel gods :o pluck out he>ts & :o ?r[ !m into _! furnaces4 ,may !y nev] d _! "w ^u ! royal ,osiris1 may !y nev] put him 9 _! furnaces1 because ,osiris is ,r2 & reciprocally4 ,8 s\l is t :i* is 9 ! disk4 ,8 body is 9 ! middle ( ! hidd5 gods2 !y make ,osiris rule1 ,osiris makes !m rule2 he comm&s1 & he re/s z y re/ 9 ! ,am5t4 #af ,! s\l ( ,r %9es 9 8 %ape1 8 body re/s amid ! invocations :i* are address$ to him2 he ent]s into ! int]ior ( 8 :ite disk1 he lights ! empyrean ) 8 rays1 he creates x1 he makes ! s\ls rema9 9 _! bodies1 !y praise him f ! height ( _! p$e/al4 ,he receives ! acclamations ( all ! gods :o op5 ! doors1 ! hidd5 ess5ces :o prep>e ! way = ,r's s\l1 & :o all[ ! ,k+ ( s\ls access to ! fields4 ,he trav]ses 8 disk himself2 he calls 7to life7 ! body ( ,kat27#fcc7 he places ! gods ( ! />s ^u _! legs2 ^! latt] make ! god ,an7#fcd7 come at _! h\rs2 ! two si/]s jo9 !mselves to him1 !y decorate 8 head1 z a _s wor?y ( adornm5t4 #ag ,o1 ,r1 place ! royal ,osiris 9 ?y tra92 he is ! div9e key :i* op5s 8 haunts1 he kn[s admirable means ( obta9+ ! great victory ov] 8 enemies2 ,osiris is p[]ful ?r\gh ?y two eyes2 walk+ god1 ! c\rse ( ,osiris is ?y c\rse4 ,r1 ! j\rneys ( ,osiris are ?y j\rneys1 ,osiris makes !e rule ov] ?y enemies1 ?\ make/ ,osiris rule ov] 8 enemies1 by means ( ! great spl5dor :i* is ! spl5dor ( ,r 9 ! empyrean1 !y cry to him3 ,bull ( ! c\ntry ( ! dead1 ?\ art ,r1 ?y body re/s 9 peace1 ?\ art bless$ 9 ?y my/]ies4 ,,*apt] ,,iii #a ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,highly glori\s ,teb ,temt4 #b ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,?\ make/ ?y s\l "y aga9 & ?\ give/ bir? to ?y body4 #c ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,lead him into ! holy dwell+4 #d ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,guide him on ! good ways4 #e ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,guide him on ! roads ( ,nun4 #f ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,guide him on ! roads ( ,nut4 #g ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he re/ores ! body ( ,osiris4 #h ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he places ! corpse ^u its f\ndation1 9 its place t no "o kn[s4 #i ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he calls 8 body ,osiris4 #aj ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he sees him :o is 9 ! s>cophagus4 #aa ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,! rays ( ,at57#fce7 are ^u 8 p]son4 #ab ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he has tak5 ! good ways4 #ac ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he wor%ips ?y s\l ^u ! horizon4 #ad ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,?\ speake/ to him z to ! god :o is ^u ! gr\nd4 #ae ,o1 ,r1 come to ! ,k+6 truly4 ,he is "o ( ?y ,n9e ,gods4 ,,*apt] ,,iv ,section ,i #a ,?\ art :at he is1 ,r1 ?\ give/ bir? to ! royal ,osiris1 ?\ make/ him exi/ l ?yself1 god ( ! two horizons2 ! bir? ( ,osiris is ! bir? ( ,r 9 ! ,am5t1 & reciprocally2 ! bir? ( ,osiris 9 ! heav5s is ! bir? ( ! s\l ( ,r 9 ! heav5s1 & reciprocally2 ! life ( ,osiris is ! life ( ,r1 & reciprocally2 ! developm5t ( 8 body is ! developm5t ( ,r's body4 ,r conceiv$1 ,tum gave bir? to ,osiris2 x is ! "y ,*epra2 ,nut br+s ,osiris into ! _w1 %e n\ri%es ,osiris1 l ,r's s\l :i* issu$ f h]4 #b ,o1 ,r :o art 9 ! ,am5t 4447#fcf7 :o art 9 ! empyrean1 deliv] ,osiris f ?y conductors :o sep>ate s\ls f _! bodies1 ! agile be+s :o move quickly 9 ?y places ( torm5t4 ,may !y nev] seize ,osiris1 may !y nev] take him1 may !y nev] quick5 _! /eps t[>d him1 may !y nev] put him 9 _! places ( torture1 may !y nev] ca/ _! toils r\nd him1 may !y nev] place him ^u _! alt>s1 may he nev] tremble 9 ! l& ( ! condemn$1 may he nev] be lo/ 9 ! ,am5t4 ,he walks z ! god ( ! horizon walks1 he takes ,r's /eps1 he wor%ips ! god :o is on ! e>?1 he honors ! my/]i\s bodies 4447#fcg7 !y say to ,osiris3 ,hu & ,sa2 !y call him ?is1 because he is l ! _s ( ,hu & ,sa7#fch7 9 8 creations2 he makes ! sacr$ tree gr[ he is n ignorant ( x4 ,!re are cries ( joy 9 ! my/]i\s region1 = ,r sets "u ! =m ( ,osiris1 & reciprocally4 ,rejoice1 y ! dead1 r5d] praises to ,r1 & ,r r5d]s praises to y4 ,r comes =? f ! c[ ,mehur17#fci7 he sets 9 ,netur27#fdj7 ,osiris comes =? f ,nehur l ! sun1 he sets 9 ,netur l ,temt4 ,! "n ( ! ,k+ is ! "n ( ,r1 ,ammehur17#fda7 ! sett+ ( ,osiris1 x is 8 sett+1 ,amnetur47#fdb7 #c ,! gods ( ! empyrean bless him1 ! hidd5 gods rejoice ov] him2 !y say to him3 ?y p]son is ! god ( ! c\ntry ( ! dead1 ?y =m is ,teb ,temt4 ,! hidd5 gods speak to ! royal ,osiris1 !y rejoice on see+ him2 7!y say to him37 ,hail1 bless$ & p]fect "o1 :o come/ =? f ,ton51 ! god :o de/roys ! =ms2 x is great1 ?y ess5ce1 _s1 %ad[ t no "o de/roys1 t lives :]e y live4 ,he kn[s ! ess5ces ( ! primitive be+s1 he kn[s ! my/]i\s flames ( ! empyrean1 = he atta9s to holy & my/]i\s ?+s4 #d ,! two gods speak to ! royal ,osiris1 !y rejoice on see+ him1 ?is bless$1 p]fect _s2 7!y say to him37 ,?is is "o ( u4 ,! gods speak to ! royal ,osiris1 !y rejoice :5 !y see him1 him1 ! spl5dor ( ,r1 ! spl5dor ( ! two goddesses t appe>s 9 ,heset17#fdc7 ! supplicant ,heset addresses ! gu>dians :o wat* ov] ! doors1 :o dev\r s\ls & :o swall[ ! %ades ( ! dead2 :5 !y approa* !m1 !y are l$ by !m to ! place ( de/ruction3 ,o gu>dians :o wat* ov] y\r doors1 :o swall[ s\ls & dev\r ! %ades ( ! dead2 :5 !y approa* y1 y lead !m to ! place ( de/ruction2 ,oh6 all[ ?is bless$ ?is mo/ holy _s1 to be 9 ! dwell+ ( ! ,akh]27#fdd7 x is a _s l ,r glori\s l ,osiris4 ,?is is :at ,heset ! supplicant says be=e ! royal ,osiris4 #e ,o ,heset1 make him come1 ,o ,heset1 guide ! royal ,osiris1 ,o ,heset op5 to him ! empyrean1 give him ! lot ( ! god ( ! empyrean2 he puts ! veil nems7#fde7 ^u 8 head at ! bottom ( ! dwell+ ( ! ,am5t4 ,hail to !e1 he has rea*$ !e2 ,heset1 guide him on ! good way1 he speaks to !e1 he glorifies !e by 8 invocations1 & ?\ rejoice/ on see+ 8 _s2 ,heset1 ! supplicant1 op5 ! doors :i* are 9 ! empyrean1 op5 8 sph]es to him1 = ! club is 9 ! h& ( ,osiris1 & he grasps 8 lance2 8 club /rikes ! enemies1 & 8 lance de/roys ! rebels2 8 dwell+ is t ( ! god ( ! two horizons2 8 ?rone is ,r's ?rone2 = he is ! ,horus ( ! two horizons47#fdf7 ,he is beautiful1 ?is _s1 he is p]fect1 he is p[]ful 9 bo? 8 h&s4 #f ,! two great gods speak to ! royal ,osiris2 !y rejoice on 8 acc\nt2 !y celebrate 8 victori\s /r5g?1 !y give him _! protection1 !y s5d him _! _s ( life2 7!y say to him37 ,he is brilliant l ! _s ( ! horizon t is ! dwell+ ( ,r 9 ! heav5s27#fdg7 !y communicate _! words to him1 !y give him ! p[] by _! au?ority4 ,he op5s ! door ( heav5 & e>? l 8 fa!r ,r2 a _s %9+ 9 ! place :]e !y burn ! (f]+s1 9 ! arms ( ,osiris4 ,! royal ,osiris re/s 9 ! my/]i\s dwell+1 he %9es l ! god ( ! lum9>y1 ! dwell+ ( ,r ( ! horizon47#fdh7 ,! royal ,osiris is ,r2 & reciprocally1 he is ! _s ( ,osiris1 he re/s 79 him74 #g ,he rea*es ! gods ( ! pyramid2 ^! latt] praise him on see+ ! happy arrival ( ,osiris2 !y address him z ,r ( ! horizon2 praise be to ,r6 *e]s = ! _s ( ! horizon1 praises to ! _s ( ,r6 ,praise 8 _s t inhabits ! empyrean1 invoke him :o is 9 8 disk1 be> him to him :o creat$ y1 c>ry him unto ! pyramid1 s9ce y are ! gods :o accompany ,r ,osiris4 ,"h is ,osiris1 c>ry him into ! hidd5 sanctu>y ( ,osiris1 ! "l ( ye>s7#fdi7 :o is "u ! c>e ( ! two ,rehti4 ,c>ry him into ! hidd5 dwell+ :]e ,osiris resides1 c>ry him into ! fun]al monum5t :i* is 9 ! ,am5t1 ! my/]i\s sanctu>y ( ! god :o is at re/2 be> him1 op5 y\r arms to him1 /ret* out y\r h&s to him1 take (f y\r veils be=e him1 = he is ! great ess5ce :om ! dead spirits d n "k2 x is ,r1 ! god ( ! two horizons1 & ,osiris1 ! ,k+ ( ! ,am5t1 :o s5d him4 #h ,! royal ,osiris is "o ( y1 = 8 diadem is a vulture2 8 face is a sp>r[-hawk1 8 head is ,r2 8 eyes are ! ,rehti1 ! two si/]s2 8 nose is ,horus ( ! empyrean2 8 m\? is ! ,k+ ( ! ,am5t2 8 lungs are ,nun2 8 two h&s are ! god ,se*5i27#fej7 8 f+]s are ! gods :o seize him2 8 body is ,*epra2 8 he>t is ,horus1 ! creator2 8 *e/ is ! goddess ( life2 8 sple5 is ! god ,f5ti27#fea7 8 lungs are ! goddess ,heti2 8 /oma* is ,apu2 8 inte/9es1 ! god ) ! my/]i\s names27#feb7 8 back is ! corpse-god2 8 elb[s are ,makati2 ! nape ( 8 neck1 ,horus ,?o?2 8 lips ,mehur2 8 phallus is ,ton527#fec7 4447#fed7 ! goddess ( ,*]2 4447#fee7 ! two hidd5 gods2 8 sitt+ po/ure ! two goddesses2 8 legs1 he :o trav]ses ! hidd5 places2 8 %9-bones are uru4 ,8 memb]s are gods1 he is ?r\gh\t a god1 no "o ( 8 memb]s is )\t a god1 ! gods are ( 8 sub/ance4 ,! royal ,osiris is an intellig5t ess5ce1 8 memb]s guide him1 8 fle% op5s ! way to him1 ^? :o are born ( him create him1 !y re/ :5 !y h giv5 bir? to him4 ,! royal ,osiris is he :o gives !m bir?1 x is he :o begets !m1 x is he :o makes !m exi/2 8 bir? is t ( ,r 9 ! ,am5t1 ,r gives bir? to ! royal ,osiris1 he causes 8 own bir?4 ,section ,,ii #a ,o ,r1 op5 to 8 _s1 = ! royal ,osiris kn[s :at !re is 9 ! empyrean1 he is ! great mummy1 ,osiris1 ! ,k+ ( ! ,am5t2 he is ,osiris1 he is p]fect l ,osiris1 he is bless$ l ,osiris1 8 club is t ( ,osiris1 8 sword is t ( ,*5tam5t1 8 sceptre is t ( ,sah\1 he is ! great "o1 ! ,k+ ( ! bless$1 = he is ! orig9al "o1 he :o kn[s ! my/]ies1 ! greate/ ( ! holy ones 9 ! empyrean4 ,he is happy1 ! _s ,kes*i :o makes 8 own law 9 ! ,am5t1 he speaks to :at is born ( him17#fef7 ,osiris ,*5tam5t4 #b ,hail to !e1 inhabitant ( ! empyrean1 prais$ be :at is 9 !e2 hail to !e1 inhabitant ( ! empyrean1 ! weep+ gods cut _! hair 9 honor ( !e1 !y clap _! h&s1 !y rev]e !e1 !y weep be=e !e1 ?y _s rejoices 9 _! fe>1 ?y body is bless$4 #c ,hail to !e1 inhabitant ( ! empyrean1 god seat$ ^u 8 ?rone1 :o bolde/ ! sceptre hik17#feg7 ,k+ ( ! empyrean1 ,pr9ce ( ! ,ak]1 great ,pr9ce cr[n$ ) ! ur]17#feh7 great god :o hides 8 dwell+1 ,"l ( wisdom1 ,*ief ( ! p[]s4 #d ,hail to ! inhabitant ( ! empyrean1 ?y son ,horus re/s 9 !e1 ?\ communicate/ ?y ord]s to him1 ?\ p]mitte/ him to %9e l ,an ( ! empyrean1 ! great /> :o creates 8 names17#fei7 :o kn[s ! empyrean & :o trav]ses ! int]ior ( x1 he1 ! son ( ,r1 proce$+ f ,tum4 ,! royal ,osiris is ?y son1 ?\ communicate/ ?y ord]s to him1 ?\ p]mitte/ him to %9e l ,an ( ! heav5s1 ! great /> :o creates 8 names17#ffj7 :o kn[s ! empyrean & :o trav]ses ! int]ior ( x1 he ! son ( ,r1 proce$+ f ,tum4 ,he re/s 9 ! empyrean1 he rejoices 9 ! dusk1 he ent]s 9 !re & comes =?1 ! arms ( ,ton5 receive him1 ! bless$ lift him1 !y /ret* out _! h&s t[>d him1 ! 4447#ffa7 guide him4 ,praise him ye bless$1 exalt ! royal ,osiris1 ye bless$6 ,rejoice ov] him1 z ov] ,r1 extol him l ,osiris1 he has plac$ y\r (f]+s be=e y1 he accords y ! favor ( receiv+ y\r portion z 8 fa!r ,r comm&$4 ,he is 8 d>l+1 he is 8 desc5dant ^u ! e>?1 & ! bless$ %[ him ! way4 ,let him arrive 9 ! empyrean1 & let him p5etrate into ! good ,am5t4 ,! royal ,osiris fixes ! cr[n ^u ! head ( ,osiris1 he (f]s 8 casket to ,seb1 he pres5ts ,sah ) ! sceptre1 he gives ! royal diadem to him ^: "n is ,ammon4 #e ,look at him1 ye bless$1 let him receive a p]fect intellig5ce1 let him %9e l ! god ( my/]ies1 deliv] him f ! gods ( ! pillory :o fa/5 to _! po/s4 ,may !y nev] b9d ,osiris to _! po/s1 may !y nev] put him 9 ! place ( de/ruction1 = he is ! desc5dant ( ,osiris :o p]mits him to receive ! diadem 9 ! empyrean4 #f ,he is sublime1 ! _s ( ,r 9 ! ,am5t1 8 body is bless$ !re1 ! spirits rejoice :5 !y develop _! =ms 9 ! zones ( ! empyrean1 be=e ! s\l ( ,r1 ! inhabitant ( ! empyrean1 & ,teb ,temt :o re/s 9 8 cov]+4 ,hail1 yes1 hail6 ,hail _s ( ,r1 hail1 _s ( ! royal ,osiris l ,temt6 ,hail1 royal ,osiris :o art ,r1 & reciprocally6 ,o ,temt :o art ,r1 & reciprocally1 hail6 #g ,! royal ,osiris is "o ( y4 ,he gives bir? to y1 he gives y y\r names1 he makes y p]fect2 ha6 he s5ds 8 body into y2 ha6 he is y\r creator4 ,look at him1 he %9es l him :o proce$s f y2 he honors 8 fa!r1 p]fect1 bless$1 bless+ 8 "m2 look at him1 make 8 ess5ce sublime & make him l him :o de/roys 8 =ms27#ffb7 %[ ! way to 8 _s1 set him ^u y\r p$e/als1 make him re/ 9 8 memb]s1 %[ him 8 dwell+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! e>?1 op5 y\r doors to him1 unfa/5 ! bolt4 #h ,o ,r1 ,o ,teb-,temt1 guide ! royal ,osiris foll[+ ! direction ( ! spirits1 foll[+ ! c\rse ( ! gods4 ,! royal ,osiris is 9 8 gateway 79 pres5ce ( !7 navigat+ gods2 ! royal ,osiris is ! only "o1 ! gu>dian ( 8 doors1 he :o puts ! gods 9 _! places4 ,he is ^u 8 p$e/al 9 ! empyrean1 he is ! possessor 9 ! mid/ ( ! possessors1 he is at ! extremities ( ! empyrean1 he is bless$ 9 ! inf]nal regions4 ,he re/s 9 ! ,am5t among ! spirits :o are 9 ! memb]s ( ! ,am5t4 ,! royal ,osiris is ,r's d>l+1 he is ! my/]i\s phnix1 he ent]s 9 peace into ! empyrean1 he leaves ,nut 9 peace2 ! royal ,osiris has 8 ?rone 9 heav51 he trav]ses ! horizons 9 ,r's tra91 he is at peace 9 ! heav5s1 9 ,r's fields1 8 %>e is ^u ! horizon 9 ! fields ( ,aalu2 he trav]ses ! e>? l ,r1 he is wise l ,?o?1 he walks at w1 he ha/5s 9 8 c\rse1 l ,sahu ) ! my/]i\s names1 :o becomes two div9ities4 ,! royal ,osiris becomes two div9ities4 ,:at ,r produces1 ! royal ,osiris produces2 he gives a spiritual exi/5ce to :at he loves2 he does n give x to :at he hates4 ,! royal ,osiris is ! ,*ief ( ! gods :o make (f]+s to ! spirits1 he is p[]ful 9 8 c\rse1 he is ! c\rage\s be+ :o /rikes 8 enemies4 #i ,o ye gods1 ,o ye bless$ :o prec$e ,r & :o escort 8 _s1 d to ! royal ,osiris z to ,r1 t[ him ) y 9 ! same way t y conduct ,r & ! two navigat+ gods 9 ! heav5s2 ! royal ,osiris is ,r himself1 & reciprocally2 he is ! ,*ief ( 8 wor%ipp]s :o gives life to ! =ms4 ,section ,,iii #a ,o ,am5t1 ,o ,am5t1 ,o good1 ,o good1 ,o /rong1 ,o /rong1 ,o p[]ful1 ,o p[]ful1 ,o protect+1 ,o protect+1 ,o my/]i\s1 ,o my/]i\s 7,am5t71 ! royal ,osiris kn[s !e1 he kn[s ?y =m1 he kn[s ! "n ( ?y companions4 ,am5t1 hide my corpse1 good ,am5t1 hide my body4 ,o re/+-place1 let me re/ 9 !e2 ,o /rong "o1 may ! royal ,osiris be /rong ) ?y /r5g?2 ,o p[]ful "o1 may he be p[]ful ) ?y p[]6 ,o ,am5t1 op5 ?y arms to him2 ,o protectress1 cov] 8 body2 ,o my/]i\s be+1 /ret* out ?y h& to him4 ,hail1 holy ,am5t ( ,osiris ) ! my/]i\s names1 ! mo/ holy ( ! gods1 ?\ :o art ! mo/ hidd5 ( all my/]ies4 ,hail6 ! royal ,osiris wor%ips !e2 he addresses ! great god :o is )9 !e4 ,hail6 he wor%ips !e2 op5 ?y my/]i\s doors to him4 ,hail6 he wor%ips !e2 7op5 to him7 ?y hidd5 sph]es1 = he has 8 dwell+ 9 ! heav5s l ,r1 & 8 ?rone is ^u ! e>? l ,seb2 he is seat$ ^u ! ?rone ( ,seb1 ^u ! seats ( ,hor*uti2 8 _s so>s into ! heav5s1 x re/s !re2 8 body desc5ds to ! e>? 9 ! mid/ ( ! gods4 ,he walks ) ,r1 he foll[s ,tum1 he is l ,*epra1 he lives z ?\ live/ 9 tru?4 #b ,:5 ?is book is read he :o reads x purifies himself at ! h\r :5 ,r sets1 :o re/s 9 ! ,am5t ( ! ,am5t1 :5 ,r is 9 ! mid/ ( hidd5 ?+s1 completely4 ,! ,book ,( ,respirations ,translat$ by ,p4 ,j4 ,de ,horrack ,! manuscript a translation ( :i* "h foll[s belongs to ! ,museum ( ! ,l\vre1 9 ,p>is1 :]e x is regi/]$ "u ! ,no4 #cbhd 7,devria1 ,catalogue des ,,ms4 gypt41 p4 #acb74 ,x probably dates f ! epo* ( ! ,ptolemies4 ,x is 9 hi]atic writ+ & g5]ally kn[n by ! "n ( 8,book ( ,respirations0 or 8,book ( ! ,brea?s ( ,life10 accord+ to ,mr4 ,le ,page ,r5\f's +5i\s int]pretation4 ,?is book seems to h be5 deposit$ exclusively ) ! mummies ( ! prie/s & prie/esses ( ! god ,ammon-,r1 if we may judge f ! titles ins]t$ into ! manuscripts4 ,dr4 ,brugs*1 9 #ahea1 fir/ direct$ ! att5tion ( ,egyptologi/s to ?is curi\s "w1 by publi%+ a transcription 9 hi]oglyphics ( a hi]atic text 9 ! ,b]l9 ,museum1 ) a ,lat9 translation1 "u ! title ( 8,%a an ,s9s91 sive lib] ,metempsy*osis10 etc4 ,he add$ to ?is a copy ( a hi]atic text ( ! same book f\nd 9 ,d5on 78,voyage en ,egypte10 pl4 #acf74 ,a full analysis ( ?is lit]>y composition has also be5 giv5 by ,dr4 ,samuel ,bir*1 9 8 ,introduction to ! 8,rh9d ,papyri10 ,london1 #ahfc4 ,! ,p>is manuscript is z yet unpubli%$1 b a copy ( x w be produc$ ere long by ! pres5t translator4 ,a few passages corrupt$ by ! anci5t scribe h be5 re/or$ f copies ( ! same text1 :i* are 9 ! ,egyptian ,museum ( ! ,l\vre4 ,! 8,book ( ,respirations0 has a great analogy ) t ( ! 8,lam5tations ( ,isis & ,neph?ys40 ,x n only makes allusion to ! =mul & acts by means ( :i* ! resurrection is effect$1 b also treats ( ! life aft] dea?1 ?us greatly increas+ our k ( ! religi\s sy/em ( ! anci5t ,egyptians4 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,,respirations #a ,comm5cem5t ( ! ,book ( ,respirations made by ,isis = h] bro!r ,osiris1 to give life to 8 s\l1 to give life to 8 body1 to rejuv5ate all 8 memb]s anew2 t he may rea* ! horizon ) 8 fa!r1 ! ,sun2 t 8 s\l may rise to ,heav5 9 ! disk ( ! ,moon2 t 8 body may %9e 9 ! />s ( ,orion on ! bosom ( ,nu-t27#ffc7 9 ord] t ?is may also happ5 to ! ,osiris1 div9e ,fa!r1 ,prophet ( ,ammon-,ra1 ,k+ ( ! gods1 ,prophet ( ,khem1 ( ,ammon-,ra1 bull ( 8 "m1 9 8 great abode1 ,as>-aau1 ju/ifi$1 ,son ( ! ,prophet ( ! same ord]1 ,nes-paut-ta-ti1 ju/ifi$1 ,conceal 7x71 conceal 7x76 ,let x n be read by anyone4 ,x is pr(itable to ! p]son :o is 9 ! div9e ,ne!r-,_w4 ,he live? 9 reality millions ( times anew4 #b ,words spok53 ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n67#ffd7 ?\ art pure2 ?y he>t is pure1 ?y =e-"p is purifi$1 ?y h9d-"p is cleans$1 ?y middle is 9 ,bat7#ffe7 & natron4 ,no memb] 9 !e is faulty4 ,! ,osiris ,n is 7made7 pure by ! lotions f ! ,fields ( ,peace1 at ! ,nor? ( ! ,fields ( ,sanehem-u47#fff7 ,! goddesses ,uati 7&7 ,sub5 h purifi$ !e at ! eigh? h\r ( ! night & at ! eigh? h\r ( ! day4 ,come ,osiris ,n6 ,?\ do/ ent] ! ,hall ( ! ,two ,goddesses ( ,tru?4 ,?\ art purifi$ ( all s91 ( all crime4 ,/one ( ,tru? is ?y "n4 #c ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,?\1 be+ v pure1 do/ ent] ! ,l[] ,heav54 ,! ,two goddesses ( ,ju/ice h purifi$ !e 9 ! ,great ,hall4 ,a purification ha? be5 made to !e 9 ! ,hall ( ,seb4 ,?y memb]s h be5 purifi$ 9 ! ,hall ( ,%u47#ffg7 ,?\ see/ ,r 9 8 sett+1 7z7 ,atum7#ffh7 9 ! ev5+4 ,ammon is ne> to !e1 to give !e brea?1 ,ptah1 to =m ?y memb]s4 ,?\ do/ ent] ! horizon ) ! ,sun4 ,?y s\l is receiv$ 9 ! b>k ,ne%em7#ffi7 ) ,osiris4 ,?y s\l is div9iz$ 9 ! ,hall ( ,seb4 ,?\ art ju/ifi$ =ev] & ev]4 #d ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,?9e individuality is p]man5t4 ,?y body is durable4 ,?y mummy do? g]m9ate4 ,?\ art n repuls$ f heav51 7nei!r f7 e>?4 ,?y face is illum9at$ ne> ! ,sun4 ,?y s\l live? ne> to ,ammon4 ,?y body is rejuv5at$ ne> to ,osiris4 ,?\ do/ brea! =ev] & ev]4 #e ,?y s\l make? !e (f]+s1 ea* day1 ( bread1 ( dr9ks1 ( ox51 ( geese1 ( fre% wat]1 ( condim5ts4 ,?\ come/ to ju/ify x4 ,?y fle% is on ?y bones1 l unto ?y =m on e>?4 ,?\ do/ imbibe into ?y body4 ,?\ eate/ ) ?y m\?4 ,?\ receive/ bread1 ) ! s\ls ( ! gods4 ,anubis do? gu>d !e4 ,he is ?y protection4 ,?\ art n repuls$ f ! gates ( ! ,l[] ,heav54 ,?o?1 ! d\bly great1 ! ,"l ( ,ses5nu1 come? to !e4 ,he write? = !e ! ,book ( ,respirations1 ) 8 own f+]s4 ,?y s\l do? brea! =ev] & ev]4 ,?\ do/ r5ew ?y =m on e>?1 among ! liv+4 ,?\ art div9iz$ ) ! s\ls ( ! gods4 ,?y he>t is ! he>t ( ,r ,?y memb]s are ! memb]s ( ! great god47#fgj7 ,?\ live/ =ev] & ev]4 #f ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,ammon is ) !e ea* day to r5d] !e life4 ,aph]u op5e? to !e ! "r way4 ,?\ see/ ) ?9e eyes2 ?\ he>e/ ) ?9e e>s2 ?\ speake/ ) ?y m\?2 ?\ walke/ ) ?y legs4 ,?y s\l is div9iz$ 9 ,heav51 to make all ! trans=mations x desire?4 ,?\ make/ ! joy ( ! sacr$ ,p]sea 9 ,an4 ,?\ awak5e/ ea* day4 ,?\ see/ ! rays ( ,r4 ,ammon come? to !e ) ! brea? ( life4 ,he grante? to !e to brea! 9 ?y c(f94 ,?\ come/ on e>? ea* day1 ! ,book ( ,respirations ( ,?o? be+ ?y protection4 ,?\ brea!/ by x ea* day4 ,?9e eyes behold ! rays ( ! disk4 ,tru? is spok5 to !e be=e ,osiris4 ,! =mul ( ju/ification are on ?y body4 ,horus1 ! def5d] ( 8 fa!r1 protecte? ?y body4 ,he div9ize? ?y s\l z well z 7^?7 ( all ! gods4 ,! s\l ( ,r give? life to ?y s\l4 ,! s\l ( ,%u fille? ?y respiratory organs ) s(t brea?47#fga7 #g ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,?y s\l do? brea! 9 ! place ?\ love/4 ,?\ art 9 ! dwell+ ( ,osiris1 :o reside? 9 ! ,we/4 ,?y p]son is mo/ pure4 ,?\ do/ arrive 9 ,abydos4 ,he 7,osiris7 fille? ?y dwell+ ,hotep ) provisions4 #h ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,! gods ( all ,egypt come to !e4 ,?\ art guid$ t[>d ! end ( c5turies4 ,?y s\l live?4 ,?\ do/ foll[ ,osiris4 ,?\ brea!/ 9 ,ru/a4 ,secret c>e is tak5 ( !e by ! ,"l ( ,sati7#fgb7 & by ! great god47#fgc7 ,?y body live? 9 ,tattu 7& 97 ,nifur4 ,?y s\l live? 9 ,heav5 =ev]4 #i ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,se*et prevaile? aga9/ :at is injuri\s to !e4 ,h>-aa-hetu take? c>e ( !e4 ,h>-%et do? =m ?y he>t4 ,h>-maa do? gu>d ?y body4 ,?\ cont9ue/ 9 life1 heal? 7&7 /r5g?4 ,?\ art e/abli%$ ^u ?y ?rone 9 ,ta-s]4 ,come1 ,osiris ,n6 ,?\ appe>e/ 9 ?y =m4 ,/r5g!n$ by ?9e ornam5ts7#fgd7 ?\ art prep>$ = life4 ,?\ rema9e/ 9 a heal?ful /ate2 ?\ walke/1 ?\ brea!/ ev]y:]e47#fge7 ,! ,sun do? rise ^u ?9e abode4 ,l unto ,osiris1 ?\ brea!/1 ?\ live/ by 8 rays4 ,ammon-,ra give? life to !e4 ,he do? enlight5 !e by ! ,book ( ,respirations4 ,?\ do/ foll[ ,osiris & ,horus1 ,"l ( ! sacr$ b>k4 ,?\ art z ! greate/ ( ! gods among ! gods4 ,?y beautiful face live? 797 ?y *ildr54 ,?y "n do? always prosp]4 ,come to ! great temple 9 ,tattu4 ,?\ wilt see him :o reside? 9 ! ,we/1 9 ! ,ka-fe/ival4 ,delici\s is ?y p]fume z t ( ! bless$2 great ?y "n among ! elect4 #aj ,hail to ! ,osiris ,n6 ,?y s\l live? by ! ,book ( ,respirations4 ,?\ unite/ ?yself to ! ,book ( ,respirations4 ,?\ do/ ent] ! ,l[] ,heav52 ?9e enemies are n 7!re74 ,?\ art a div9e s\l 9 ,tattu47#fgf7 ,?y he>t is ?9e2 x is 7no long]7 sep>at$ f !e4 ,?9e eyes are ?9e2 !y op5 ea* day4 #aa;a ,words spok5 by ! gods :o accompany ,osiris1 to ! ,osiris ,n3 ,?\ do/ foll[ ,ra4 ,?\ do/ foll[ ,osiris4 ,?y s\l live/ =ev] & ev]4 #aa;b ,words spok5 by ! gods :o dwell 9 ! ,l[] ,heav5 7l7 ,osiris ( ! ,we/1 to ! ,osiris ,n3 ,let !m op5 to him at ! gates ( ! ,l[] ,heav54 ,he is receiv$7#fgg7 9 ! div9e ,ne!r-,_w1 t 8 s\l may live =ev]4 ,he builde? a dwell+ 9 ! div9e ,ne!r-,_w4 ,he is rew>d$47#fgh7 ,he ha? receiv$ ! ,book ( ,respirations1 t he may brea!4 #ab ,royal (f]+ to ,osiris :o reside? 9 ! ,we/1 great god1 ,"l ( ,abydos1 t he may give (f]+s ( bread1 ( hak1 ( ox51 ( geese1 ( w9e1 ( ! liquor aket1 ( bread ,hotep1 ( good provisions ( all k9ds1 to ! ,osiris ,n4 ,?y s\l live?4 ,?y body do? g]m9ate1 by ord] ( ,r himself1 )\t pa91 )\t injury1 l unto ,ra =ev] & ev]4 #ac ,o ,/rid]1 com+ out ( ,an17#fgi7 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n committ$ any s94 ,o ,mighty ( ! ,mom5t1 com+ out ( ,k]au1 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n done any evil4 ,o ,no/ril1 com+ out ( ,ses5nu17#fhj7 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n be5 exact+4 ,o ,dev\r] ( ! ,eye1 com+ out ( ,k]ti1 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n obta9$ any?+ by !ft4 ,o ,impure ( visage1 com+ out ( ,ru/a1 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n be5 angry4 ,o ,lion-gods1 com+ =? f heav51 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n committ$ any s9 by reason ( h>dness ( he>t787 ,o ,fi]y-,ey$1 com+ out ( ,se*em1 ! ,osiris ,n ha? n be5 weak4 #ad ,o ye gods :o dwell 9 ! ,l[] ,heav51 he>k5 unto ! voice ( ,osiris ,n4 ,he is ne> unto y4 ,!re is no fault 9 him4 ,no in=m] rise? up aga9/ him4 ,he live? 9 ! tru?4 ,he do? n\ri% himself ) tru?4 ,! gods are satisfi$ ) all t he ha? done4 ,he ha? giv5 food to ! hungry1 dr9k to ! ?ir/y1 clo!s to ! nak$4 ,he ha? giv5 ! sacr$ food to ! gods1 ,! fun]al repa/s to ! pure ,spirits4 ,no compla9t ha? be5 made aga9/ him be=e any ( ! gods4 ,let him ent] 7!n7 into ! ,l[] ,heav5 )\t be+ repuls$4 ,let him foll[ ,osiris1 ) ! gods ( ,k]ti4 ,he is favor$ among ! fai?ful17#fha7 7&7 div9iz$ among ! p]fect$4 ,let him live6 ,let 8 s\l live6 ,8 s\l is receiv$ :]ev] x wille?4 7,he7 ha? receiv$ ! ,book ( ,respirations1 t he may brea! ) 8 s\l1 7)7 t ( ! ,l[] ,heav51 & t he may make any trans=mation at 8 w1 l 7! inhabitants7 ( ! ,we/27#fhb7 t 8 s\l may g :]ev] x desire?1 liv+ on ! e>? =ev] & ev]4 ,he is t[$ 7l7 ,osiris into ! ,great ,pool ( ,khons4 ,:5 he has retak5 possession ( 8 he>t7#fhc7 ! ,book ( ,respirations is conceal$ 9 7! c(f974 ,x is 7cov]$7 ) writ+ ^u ,sut51 bo? inside & outside 7&7 plac$ und]nea? 8 left arm1 ev5ly ) 8 he>t2444 ,:5 ! ,book has be5 made = him !n he brea!s ) ! s\ls ( ! gods =ev] & ev]47#fhd7 ,x is f9i%$4 ,,! ,,epic ,,( ,,p5ta-,,our ,translat$ by ,c4 ,w4 ,goodw91 ,m4,a4 ,! comm5cem5t ( ! epic ( ,p5ta-our is want+ 9 ! papyrus1 & ! end is also defective1 b ! date ( ! composition & ! "n ( ! writ] h =tunately escap$4 ,x appe>s to h be5 writt5 9 ! n9? ye> ( ! ,k+ ^: valor x celebrates4 ,*ampollion saw ?is papyrus1 & _h =m$ "s notion ( ! nature ( its cont5ts1 b to ,m4 de ,r\g belongs ! honor ( hav+ fir/ giv5 a complete translation ( x4 ,?is 0 publi%$ 9 ! 8,revue ,contempora9e10 #ahef1 p4 #chi4 ,! sc5e ( ! exploit lies 9 ! neighborhood ( ! city ( ,kate%17#fhe7 ! capital ( ! ,hittites1 :i* /ood on ! banks ( a riv] nam$ ,anrata 7or ,aranta1 z x is sometimes writt571 p]haps ! ,syrian ,orontes4 ,x appe>s1 f ! sculptures & inscriptions ( ,ibsamb\l & ! ,!ban ,ramesseum1 t ,rameses ,,ii1 9 ! fif? ye> ( 8 reign1 made an exp$ition into ,asia to suppress a revolt ( ! ,asiatic tribes head$ by ! ,pr9ce ( ,he?4 ,arriv$ ne> ,kate%1 ^u ! s\? side ( ! city1 c]ta9 w&]+ ,arabs came to in=m him t ! =ces ( ! ,hittites _h retir$ t[>d ! s\?1 to ! l& ( ! ,khirb\4 ,^! ,arabs 71 h[ev]1 9 ! s]vice ( ! enemy1 & 7 s5t ) ! int5tion ( entrapp+ ! ,egyptians1 ! fact be+ t ! ,hittites & _! allies 7 assembl$ 9 =ce to ! nor? ( ! t[n4 ,rameses fell into ! trap1 & advanc$ to ! nor?we/ ( ,kate% :ile ! body ( 8 army proce$$ to ! s\?4 ,%ortly aft] two ,hittite spies 7 caught & br\ght to ! ,k+1 & "u ! pressure ( ! ba/onnade1 confess$ ! true /ate ( ! affair4 ,! pr9ce ( ! ,hittites _h 9 ! meantime execut$ a movem5t to ! s\? ( ! city1 & ?us ! ,k+ 0 cut (f f ! body ( 8 troops1 & only escap$ de/ruction by ! da%+ exploit :i* 8 admir+ subjects seem to h be5 nev] we>y ( commemorat+1 & :i* furni%$ ,p5ta-our1 ! c\rt poet1 ) a brilliant !me4 ,a few extracts f ! recital %all be giv51 bas$ ^u ,m4 de ,r\g's v]sion1 f :i* ,i v5ture 9 a few respects to deviate4 ,! papyrus beg9s 9 ! middle ( a s5t5ce1 at ! mom5t :5 ! ,k+ _h discov]$ 8 mi/ake4 8,! ,pr9ce ( ,he? advanc$ ) m5 & horses well arm$ or full ( prov5d]83 !re 7 ?ree m5 to ea* *>iot47#fhf7 ,!re 7 ga!r$ toge!r all ! swifte/ m5 ( ! l& ( ! vile ,hittites1 all furni%$ ) arms 444 & wait$ /eal?ily to ! nor?we/ ( ! =tress ( ,kate%4 ,!n !y fell ^u ! b[m5 ( ,ph>aoh1 into ! middle ( !m1 z !y m>*$ along & did n expect a battle4 ,! b[m5 & ! horsem5 ( 8 ,maje/y gave way be=e !m4 ,behold !y 7 ne> to ,kate%1 on ! we/ bank ( ! riv] ,anrata4 ,!n 0 fulfill$8 ! say+ ( 8 ,maje/y4 ,!n 8 ,maje/y1 ris+ up l ! god ,m5t\ ,m>s1 und]took to lead on ! attack4 ,he seiz$ 8 arms--he 0 l ,b> ,baal 9 8 h\r4 ,! great horse :i* drew 8 ,maje/y 8 "n 0 ,nekht\-em-,djom1 ( ! /ud ( ,rameses-,meiam5 444 ,8 ,maje/y halt$ :5 he came up to ! enemy1 ! vile ,hittites4 ,he 0 alone by himself--!re 0 no o!r ) him 9 ?is sortie4 ,8 ,maje/y look$ beh9d him & saw t he 0 int]cept$ by #b1ejj horsem5 9 ! way he _h to g1 by all ! fleete/ m5 ( ! pr9ce ( ! base ,hittites1 & ( _m l&s :i* 7 ) him--( ,art\ ,aradus1 ( ,maaus\1 ( ,patasa1 ( ,ka%ka%1 ( ,ar\n1 ( ,kadjawatana1 ( ,khirb\1 ( ,aktra1 ,kate%1 & ,raka4 ,!re 7 ?ree m5 to ea* *>iot1 !y 7 444 b !re 7 nei!r capta9s1 nor squires1 nor lead]s ( b[m51 nor skirmi%]s ) ! ,k+1 #8,my ar*]s & my horsem5 =sook me1 n "o ( !m rema9$ to fight ) me4' ,!n said 8 ,maje/y1 #8,:]e art ?\ n[1 my fa!r ,am58 ,behold1 does a fa!r =get 8 son8 ,b d ,i confide 9 my own /r5g?8 ,walk+ or /&+1 is n my face t[>d !e8 ,d ,i n inquire ! c\nsels ( ?y m\?8 ,d ,i n seek = ?y mighty c\nsels1 ,o ?\ great "l ( ,egypt1 at ^: approa* ! oppressors ( ! l& are scatt]$8 ,:at n[ is ! hope ( ^! ,aam\8 ,am5 %all abase ^? :o "k n god4 ,h ,i n made = !e _m & great build+s ( /one8 h ,i n fill$ ?y temple ) my spoils1 build+ = !e a temple to la/ myriads ( ye>s8 444 ,! :ole e>? unites to br+ !e (f]+s 444 to enri* ?y doma94 ,i h sacrific$ to !e #cj1jjj ox51 ) all k9ds ( sweet-sc5t$ h]bs4 ,h ,i n put beh9d me ^? :o d n ?y w8 444 ,i h built !e a h\se ( great /ones1 erect+ = !e et]nal groves2 ,i h br\ght = !e obelisks f ,ab\ ,elephant9e2 ,i h caus$ ! ev]la/+ /ones to be fet*$1 laun*+ = !e boats ^u ! sea1 import+ = !e ! manufactures ( ! l&s4 ,:5 0 x ev] be=e said t su* a ?+ 0 done8 ,conf\nd$ is e "o :o resi/s ?y designs2 bless$ is e "o :o obeys !e1 ,o ,am54 ,t :i* ?\ doe/ is de> to my he>t8 ,i cry to !e1 my fa!r1 ,am54 ,i am 9 ! mid/ ( _m unkn[n p ga!r$ toge!r f all l&s4 ,b ,i am alone by myself2 !re is none o!r ) me4 ,my b[m5 & my horsem5 h =sak5 me2 !y 7 afraid2 n "o ( !m li/5$ :5 ,i cri$ to !m4 ,am5 is m helpful to me ?an myriads ( b[m51 ?an millions ( horsem51 ?an t5s ( ?\s&s ( *os5 y\?s1 ?\gh !y be all ga!r$ toge!r 9 "o place4 ,! arts ( m5 prevail n1 ,am5 is m p[]ful ?an !y2 !y foll[ n ! comm&s ( ?y m\?1 ,o sun6 ,h ,i n s\ght out ?y comm&s8 h ,i n invok$ !e f ! ends ( ! e>?8' 0 ,?is invocation is he>d1 & ! ,k+ proce$s to make a vigor\s *>ge aga9/ ! enemy1 :o are scatt]$ 9 all directions4 ,! pr9ce ( ! ,hittites rallies1 & succe$s 9 br++ !m aga9 to ! combat1 b !y are repuls$ by ! ,k+4 ,x w be obs]v$ t sometimes ! writ] himself speaks1 b g5]ally ! n>rative is put into ! m\? ( ! ,k+--a poetical artifice :i* gives a c]ta9 livel9ess to ! composition-- 8 #8,i ran t[>d !m1 l ! god ,m5t\1 ,i fle%$ my h& ^u !m 9 ! space ( a mom5t84 ,i smote !m1 ,i slew !m1 s t "o ( !m cri$ to ano!r1 say+1 8,x is no man0 sup]human4 ,mighty 0 he :o 0 among !m1 ,s\te*1 ! mo/ glori\s4 ,baal 0 9 my limbs2 :y 0 e enemy weak8 8 h& 0 9 all my limbs4 ,!y knew n h[ to hold ! b[ & ! spe>4 ,z soon z !y saw him1 !y fl$ f> away ) spe$1 b 8 ,maje/y 0 ^u !m l a greyh\nd4 ,he slew !m1 s t !y escap$ n4' 0 ,! ,k+'s squire or armor-be>] is seiz$ ) t]ror1 & conjures 8 ma/] to fly4 ,! ,k+ com=ts him2 & aft] *>g+ ! enemy six times1 returns victori\s f ! field4 ,rameses1 on rejo9+ 8 troops1 addresses a long tirade to 8 capta9s ^u _! c[>dice1 & enl>ges ^u 8 own valor )\t any mode/ scruples4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! re/ ( ! troops came dropp+ 91 & 7 surpris$ to f9d ! :ole c\ntry /rew$ ) ! bodies ( ! dead4 ,! :ole army jo9s 9 s++ ! praises ( ! c\rage\s lead]-- 8 #8,hail to ! sword1 ?anks to ! bold w>rior1 /r5g!n] ( he>ts1 :o deliv]e/ ?y b[m5 & ?y horsem51 son ( ,t\m1 subdu+ ! l& ( ! ,hittites ) ?y victori\s sword4 ,?\ art ,k+ ( victories2 !re is none l !e1 a ,k+ fight+ = 8 soldi]s 9 ! day ( battle4 ,?\ art magnanim\s1 ! fir/ 9 battle4 ,! :ole _w jo9$ toge!r _c resi/ !e4 ,?\ art ! mighty conqu]or1 9 ! face ( ?y army4 ,! :ole e>? falls d[n be=e !e say+ homage4 ,?\ rule/ ,egypt1 ?\ *a/ise/ ! =eign]s1 ?\ cru%e/1 ?\ b[e/ ! back ( ^! ,hittites =ev]4' ,!n said 8 ,maje/y to 8 b[m5 & 8 horsem51 likewise 8 capta9s1 #8,ye :o did n fight1 behold none ( y h done well1 9 t ye left me alone among ! enemy4 ,! capta9s ( ! vangu>d1 ! s]geants ( ! infantry1 came n to help me4 ,i f\ght aga9/ ! myriads ( ! l& alone4 ,i _h ! horses ,ne*t\-em-,djom & ,be*t-h]\ta2 !y 7 ob$i5t to ! guidance ( my h&1 :5 ,i 0 alone by myself 9 ! mid/ ( ! enemy4 ,!re=e ,i grant to !m to eat _! corn 9 ! pres5ce ( ,ra cont9ually1 :5 ,i am 9 ! gate ( ! palace1 on acc\nt ( _! hav+ be5 f\nd 9 ! mid/ ( ! enemy3 & z = ! armor-be>] :o rema9$ ) me1 ,i be/[ ^u him my arms1 toge!r ) ! ?+s :i* 7 ^u me1 ! habilim5ts ( w>4' ,behold 8 ,maje/y wore !m 9 8 great victory1 ov]?r[+ myriads assembl$ toge!r ) 8 conqu]+ sword40 ,! battle is r5ew$ ! next day1 & ! ,hittites are ?or\ghly r\t$4 ,an envoy f ! *ief is n[ ann\nc$1 su+ = m]cy4 ,rameses acts ! "p ( a magnanim\s conqu]or1 & grants p>don to ! rep5tant rebels4 ,he !n returns peaceably to ,egypt1 leav+ ! t]ror ( 8 arms 9 all ! c\ntries ( ! ,ea/4 ,at ! end ( ! la/ page ( ! manuscript are ! date & d$ication1 un=tunately some:at mutilat$4 ,! writ] ,p5ta-our d$icates x1 n to ! ,k+1 b to a *ief libr>ian1 probably ,am5-em-an1 ) :om he c>ri$ on a correspond5ce4 ,?is poem 0 s highly appreciat$ by ! ,k+ t he caus$ x to be engrav$ 9 hi]oglyphics ^u ! walls ( "o ( 8 palaces1 :]e "s rema9s ( x may be /ill se54 ,if ! date be correctly read1 x w\ld appe> to h be5 writt5 f\r ye>s aft] ! ev5t x celebrates1 &1 not)/&+ ! exagg]at$ /yle ( adulation :i* p]vades x1 !re c be little d\bt t "s su* occurr5ce z t :i* x repres5ts really took place4 ,,footnotes #a ,i4e41 ! m\nta9 ( sunset4 #b ,i4e41 ,mat4 #c ,! foll[+ petition1 8,oh1 grant ?\ unto me a pa?10 etc41 is writt5 once only1 & at ! end ( ! ,litany1 b ,i ?9k x is cle> t x 0 int5d$ to be repeat$ aft] ea* ( ! n9e addresses4 ,?is is prov$ by ! ,sate ,rec5sion 7see ,lepsius1 op4 cit1 ,bl4 #e7 :]e ! words1 8,grant ?\ ! sweet brea? ( ! nor? w9d to ! ,osiris ,auf-nkh10 are writt5 9 two places & are int5d$ to be said aft] ea* ( ! t5 addresses above !m4 #d ,i4e41 8! place :]e no?+ gr[e?10 ! "n ( a di/rict 9 ! und]world4 #e ,! "n ( ! sanctu>y ( ! goddess ,nekhebet 9 ,upp] ,egypt1 ! ,eilei?yiapolis ( ! ,greeks4 #f ,i4e41 ! two l&s ,atebui1 :i* 7 situat$ "o on ea* side ( ! cele/ial ,nile4 #g ,i4e41 ! l& on ea* side ( ! ,r$ ,sea & on ! coa/ ( ,africa4 #h ,i4e41 8,lady ( life10 a "n ( ,isis4 #i ,i4e41 ! m\nta9 ( ! sunset4 #aj ,i4e41 ! m\nta9 ( ! sunset4 #aa ,i4e41 ,an-rut-f1 ! place :]e no?+ gr[e?4 #ab ,i4e41 ! m\nta9 ( sunrise1 b ! scribe appe>s to h writt5 8,baakha0 in/ead ( 8,manu40 #ac ,i4e41 ! ,sun & ! ,moon4 #ad ,i4e41 ! ,sun & ,moon4 #ae ,i4e41 ! dead4 #af ,! "n ( ! deceas$ is want+4 #ag ,i4e41 8,osiris1 ,gov]nor ( ,am5tet40 #ah ,pe & ,tepu 7 two fam\s sanctu>ies ( nor!rn ,egypt4 #ai ,i4e41 ,an-rut-f4 #bj 8,ab0 is und\bt$ly ! 8he>t10 & 8hat0 is ! region :]e9 is ! he>t2 ! ^w may be fairly well r5d]$ by 8brea/10 ?\gh ! p]ic>dium is probably int5d$4 #ba 8,erpat10 i4e41 8tribal *ief40 #bb ,! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net] 7,naville1 8,todt5bu*10 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #ib7 adds3 8,8 he>t goe? =? to take up its abode 9 8 body1 8 he>t is r5ew$ be=e ! gods1 & he ha? ga9$ ! ma/]y ov] x40 #bc ,! words )9 brackets are f ! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net]4 #bd ,i4e41 ! god ( ! 8,l>ge ,face40 #be ,i4e41 ! deceas$4 #bf ,! words )9 brackets are translat$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i 7%eet #d74 #bg ,i4e41 ,myc]9us1 a k+ ( ! f\r? dyna/y4 #bh ,i4e41 8,he ( two tee?0 7or two horns72 ! ,sate ,rec5sion 7,lepsius1 op4 cit41 ,bl4 #af7 reads 8,b5t10 i4e41 8ape40 #bi ,i4e41 8,?y face is ( "r & tru?40 #cj ,we %\ld probably add ! ^w 8tep0 & read 8,tep tu-f10 8,he t is ^u 8 hill10 i4e41 ,anubis4 #ca ,! ,!ban texts m5tion f\r crocodiles only4 #cb ,s f> back z #ahfg ! late ,dr4 ,bir* id5tifi$ ! animal 8maftet0 ) ! lynx4 #cc ,read1 8! "l ( ! city ( ,%5nu0 i4e41 ( ,kom ,ombos4 #cd ,or1 8,i report my message to ,nebes0 7or ,nebses74 #ce ,! two oppon5t goddesses1 or ,isis & ,neph?ys7874 #cf ,^! words are f ! ,papyrus ( ,ra4 #cg ,! words )9 brackets are suppli$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net]4 #ch ,i4e41 ,! 8l& ( cold & refre%+ wat]40 #ci ,lit]ally1 8eat40 #dj ,a k+ ( ! fir/ dyna/y4 ,see also ! rubric to ! long] v]sion ( ! #fd? f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu1 infra1 p4 #dg4 #da ,^! words are add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #db ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,nu1 %eet #ac4 #dc ,f ,papyrus ( ,nu1 %eet #ba4 #dd ,he 0 ! son ( ,*eops1 ! build] ( ! ,great ,pyramid at ,gzeh4 #de ,"h foll[s ! text ( ,*apt] ( 8,pres]v+ ! ,he>t10 page #be4 #df ,i4e41 ! s\ls ( ,horus & ,r4 #dg ,?is ,rubric is tak5 f ! ,papyrus ( ,!nna 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #aec74 #dh ,f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani 7,brit4 ,mus4 ,no4 #aj1dgj1 %eet #f74 #di ,! words 9 brackets are suppli$ f ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #aeh4 #ej ,lit]ally1 8,?\ ha/ giv5 unto me40 #ea ,! v>iants are ,aahet ,at1 ,aahet ,ateh1 & "o papyrus gives ! words1 8,i am ! great god02 see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #afg4 #eb ,lit]ally1 8,i flew40 #ec ,i believe t 8,turtle0 is ! correct translation4 #ed ,lit]ally1 8dilat$ ) ye>s40 #ee ,add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #ef ,add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #eg ,! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i has1 8make ?\ me to see my s\l & my %ade40 #eh ,?is rubric is tak5 f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani1 %eet #ag4 #ei ,! ,papyrus ( ,ani conta9s :at are1 app>5tly1 two v]sions ( ?is *apt]4 #fj ,i4e41 ! 8,gov]nor ( ,am5ti10 or ,osiris4 #fa ,?is title is tak5 f ! ,sate ,rec5sion4 #fb ,i4e41 ! f\r pill>s at ! s\?1 nor?1 we/1 & ea/ ( heav5 ^u :i* ! heav5s 7 believ$ to re/4 #fc ,9 ! ,sate ,rec5sion ?is *apt] is ab\t twice z long z x is 9 ! ,!ban ,rec5sion4 #fd ,! words 9 brackets are f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #fe ,or1 8,i am at peace ) ! god ( ! city40 #ff ,i4e41 8,exi/5ce 9 ,peace10 ! "n ( ! fir/ l>ge section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #fg ,! "n ( a pool 9 ! second section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #fh ,! "n ( a pool 9 ! fir/ section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #fi ,! "n ( a pool 9 ! second section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #gj ,! "n ( a di/rict 9 ! ?ird section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #ga ,! "n ( a pool 9 ! fir/ section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #gb ,! "n ( a pool 9 ! ?ird section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #gc ,! "n ( a pool 9 ! ?ird section ( ! ,elysian ,fields4 #gd ,a "n ( ! city ( ,m5des1 ! metropolis ( ! sixte5? nome ( ,l[] ,egypt4 #ge ,i4e41 he lo/ 8 temp] & rag$4 #gf ,i4e41 ,cus1 ! metropolis ( ! f\rte5? nome ( ,upp] ,egypt4 #gg ,! words 9 brackets are f ! ,papyrus ( ,neb-qet 7%eet #c74 #gh ,a full] title ( ?is *apt] is1 8,! ,*apt] ( kn[+ ! "n ( ,osiris1 & ( go+ into & ( com+ =? f ,re-/au40 #gi ,= ! text see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,i4 ,bl4 #acj4 #hj ,! words 9 brackets are f ! ,papyrus ( ,am5-em-heb4 ,see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #bfg4 #ha ,! ,papyrus ( ,mes-em-net] adds1 8br++ "r unto !e ! div9e be+ :o love? h]40 #hb ,i4e41 ,heliopolis1 ,m5des or ,busiris1 ,h]acleopolis1 ,abydos1 ,panopolis1 & ,s5nu 7a city ne> ,panopolis74 #hc ,! words 9 brackets are f ! ,sate ,rec5sion 7see ,lepsius1 op4 cit41 ,bl4 #df74 #hd ,i4e41 ! 8,l& ( ! inundation10 a "n ( ,egypt4 #he ,9 o!r papyri ?is *apt] is call$3 7#a7 8,! ,*apt] ( go+ into ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati20 7#b7 8,! ,*apt] ( ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati & ( kn[+ :at is !re920 & 7#c7 8,! ,book ( ent]+ into ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati40 ,see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #bge4 #hf ,v>iant1 8,i h n caus$ mis]y1 ,i h n caus$ affliction40 #hg ,! words 9 brackets are add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,am5-neb 7,brit4 ,mus4 ,no4 #i1ifd74 ,see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #bhb4 #hh ,v>iant1 8,i h n defraud$ ! gods ( _! *os5 meat (f]+s40 #hi ,i4e41 ! mon? call$ by ! ,copts ,mekhir1 ! six? mon? ( ! ,egyptian ye>4 #ij ,^! words are add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #ia ,^! words are add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani4 #ib ,a city ne> ,memphis4 #ic ,! 8,q]ti10 or cav]ns out ( :i* fl[$ ! ,nile1 7 ?\ght to be situat$ betwe5 ,aswn & ,phil4 #id ,v>iant1 ,neha-hra4 #ie ,v>iant1 8l fire40 #if ,i4e41 ! n9? nome ( ,l[] ,egypt1 ! capital ( :i* 0 ,p]-,aus> or ,busiris4 #ig ,! 8,city ( ! ,sycamore10 a "n ( a city ( ,upp] ,egypt4 #ih ,! ?irte5? nome ( ,l[] ,egypt4 #ii ,! metropolis ( ! n9ete5? nome ( ,upp] ,egypt4 #ajj ,i4e41 8lo/ my temp] & become angry40 #aja ,^! words are add$ f ,brit4 ,mus4 ,no4 #i1ije4 ,o!r papyri introduce ! address ) ! words3 7#a7 8,to be said :5 ! deceas$ come? =? victori\s f ! ,hall ( d\ble ,mati20 7#b7 8,to be said :5 he come? =? to ! gods ( ! und]world20 7#c7 8,! words :i* are to be said aft] ! ,hall ( d\ble ,maati40 #ajb ,! ord9>y read+ is1 8,= ,i h he>d ! ^w :i* 0 spok5 by ! ,ass ) ! ,cat40 #ajc ,a p :o dwelt1 probably1 on ! nor!a/ fronti] ( ,egypt1 & :o h be5 by "s id5tifi$ ) ! ,phnicians4 #ajd ,^! words are add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #aje ,! ,papyrus ( ,nu cont9ues3 8 #8,i w n op5 unto !e & ,i w n let !e pass by me1' sai? ! ,gu>dian ( ?is door1 #8unless ?\ telle/ me my "n'2 #8,ox ( ,seb' is ?y "n40 ,see above1 l4 #cj4 #ajf ,"h ! ,papyrus repeats a passage giv5 above4 #ajg ,! words 8sema-kua0 are sup]flu\s4 #ajh ,aft] 8,osiris0 a ,p>is papyrus adds1 8,he %all come =? 9 :atsoev] =m he is pleas$ to appe> z a liv+ s\l =ev] & ev]40 #aji ,?is *apt] has no title ei!r 9 ! ,!ban or 9 ! ,sate ,rec5sion4 #aaj ,! words 9 brackets are add$ f ,brit4 ,mus4 ,no4 #i1iac4 #aaa ,i4e41 di/ricts or divisions ( ! und]world4 #aab ,a "n ( ! city ( ,abydos4 #aac 8,! ,book ( mak+ ! s\l to live =ev]4 ,to be recit$ on ! day ( emb>k+ 9 ! boat ( ,r to pass ov] to ! *iefs ( flame40 ,see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #cch4 #aad ,read 8,%u0 in/ead ( 8maat40 #aae ,or1 8images40 #aaf ,or1 8,! *apt] ( mak+ ! way into heav5 nigh unto ,r40 #aag ,9 ! ,sate ,rec5sion 7see ,lepsius1 op4 cit41 ,bl4 #ed7 ! h\se is said to be 89 ! und]world40 #aah ,ano!r papyrus adds ! words1 8,i h advanc$1 & behold1 ,i h n be5 f\nd light1 & ! ,balance is empty ( my affair40 #aai ,! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i has1 8,! ,osiris ,nebs5i is ! "l ( trans=mations 9 ! pres5ce ( ! hawk ( gold40 #abj ,! ,papyrus ( ,ani has 8sev5 cubits40 #aba ,! words 8or ?y fa!r0 are f ! ,papyrus ( ,ani4 #abb ,^! words are f ! ,brocklehur/ ,papyrus 7see ,naville1 op4 cit41 ,bd4 ,,ii4 p4 #ccd74 ,!re are ?ree copies ( ?is rubric extant1 & no "o ( !m is complete6 #abc ,9 ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i ! title ( ?is *apt] reads3 8,! ,*apt] ( emb>k+ 9 ! boat ( ,r & ( be+ ) ^? :o are 9 8 foll[+40 #abd ,read 8god ,osiris08 #abe ,add$ f ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i4 #abf ,9 ! ,papyrus ( ,nebs5i ! deceas$ is "h address$4 #abg ,?is "n1 frequ5tly f\nd 9 ! lett]s1 is ! ,egyptian 8,neb-mat-ra10 or ,am5ophis ,,iii4 #abh ,z ! ,amorite 8z0 or 8s0 seems sometimes to repres5t ! ,hebrew 8%10 ?is "n might be comp>$ ) ! ,phili/9e 8,a*i%40 #abi 8,katna0 is ! pres5t ,katanah1 on ! s\? ( ,h]mon1 we/ ( ,damascus4 #acj ,o!rs read 8,nuhasse40 ,x 0 a ,hittite c\ntry1 & appe>s to be t ( ,m]'a%1 "u ! ,taurus1 :]e a numb] ( important ,hittite rema9s are f\nd 7see especially ,b4 #ca1 #cb74 #aca ,?r\gh\t ! lett]s ! enemy is always call$ a 8slave10 a 8slave dog10 or 8son ( a dog10 z also 9 ,egyptian texts4 #acb ,:]e breaks occur !y are due to fractures ( ! tablet4 #acc ,?is appe>s1 z ?r\gh\t ! lett]s1 to apply to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt4 ,all ! ,egyptian k+s 7 reg>d$ z desc5dants ( gods1 & are s address$ 9 ,egyptian records4 #acd 8,aidugama0 does n appe> to be a ,semitic "n1 b1 z we %\ld expect 9 ,hittite1 x is ,mongol1 & comp>es ) 8,akkadian10 z mean+ 8! victori\s "l40 ,he is call$ 8,edagama0 by ! ,k+ ( ,tyre 7,b4 ,m4 #cj71 :o m5tions 8 fight+ ) ,neboyapiza1 & ,aziru's also4 #ace ,probably 8,lapana0 is ,lybo1 n[ ,lebweh1 nor? ( ,baalbek4 #acf ,probably ,r'ai? 7or ,r'ais71 on ! ea/ side ( ! ,buka'ah pla91 ea/ ( ,zahleh1 on ! way f ! ,hittite c\ntry4 #acg ,p]haps %\ld read 8,z9a>0 = 8,s5a>10 ! ,%9> ( ! ,bible4 ,m]a% & ,ni h be5 not$ above4 #ach ,?is ^w 8bitati0 always applies 7& x is us$ v (t57 to ,egyptian soldi]s4 ,x seems to be an ,egyptian ^w4 ,comp>e 8pet0 78foot07 & 8petet0 78to invade or m>*07 9 ,egyptian4 #aci ,huba is id5tifi$ by ,dr4 ,bezold ) ! l& ( ,hobah 7,g54 xiv4 #ae71 :i* 0 at ! 8ent]+ 90 nor? ( ,damascus4 ,! 8ent]+ 90 "h & at ,hama? means a pass betwe5 hills lead+ to ! city4 ,x has be5 object$ t ,hobah w\ld be 8,ubatu0 9 ,assyrian2 b ?is fails 9 view ( ! detail$ topography1 :i* %[s t ,dr4 ,bezold 0 "r4 ,! ,hebrew heh is (t5 replac$ by ,aleph or vau 9 ,aramaic4 #adj ,! l& ,am or ,amma1 sev]al times m5tion$1 appe>s to be ! ,old ,te/am5t l& ( ,ham1 9 nor!rn ,ba%an1 ne> ,damascus 7,g54 xiv4 #e74 ,! ,hebrew is spell$ ) ! s(t aspirate1 n ! h>d guttural4 ,x may p]haps be connect$ ) ! "n ( ! 8,amu0 ( ,egyptian records4 #ada ,damascus accord+ to ,dr4 ,bezold4 #adb ,?is "n c be read 8,namyapiza0 or 8,zimyapiza10 b probably means 8,nebo is holy10 ,nebo be+ a well-kn[n deity4 #adc ,gidisi or ,cidisi is app>5tly ,kade% ( ! ,hittites--n[ ,kades on ! ,orontes--nor? ( ! city ( ,neboyapiza4 ,x is call$ 8,cidsi0 by ! ,k+ ( ,tyre 7,b4 ,m4 #cj71 & 8,ciidsa0 9 ! proclamation 7#ib ,b474 #add 8,paka0 is "o ( ! words us$ to designate ,egyptian resid5ts or g5]als4 ,x seems to be ,egyptian1 & simply means 8,pa-ka0 78*ief man074 #ade ,ammusi might be ! anci5t "n ( ,emesa1 n[ ,homs1 imm$iately nor? ( ,kade%4 #adf 8,elohim0 is 9 ! plural1 z sev]al s*ol>s h rem>k$4 ,x (t5 applies to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt4 #adg 8,khazi0 is evid5tly ,ghazzeh1 ne> ! s\? end ( ! ,baalbek pla91 s\? ( ! ,damascus road4 #adh ,?is is d\btful1 z ! text is brok51 & only gives 8,belgi 4440 ,baal ,gad 01 z ,i h attempt$ rec5tly to %[1 probably ne> ',a9 ,ju-deideh1 on ! nor? ( ,h]mon1 & close to ! great pass4 #adi 8,maguzi10 or ,mukhzi1 is probably ,mekseh1 on ! ,damascus road1 we/ ( ,/ora4 #aej ,may be read 8,yanuamma40 ,x seems to be ,m'araba1 nor? ( ,damascus1 :i* agrees ) ! context4 ,! great pass m5tion$ "h 9 connection ) ,damascus 0 app>5tly t by :i* ! ma9 road f ! we/ came d[n ! ,b>ada at ,abila4 ,?is is ! 8ent]+ 90 to ,damascus1 :i* 7,g54 xiv4 #ae7 0 9 ! l& ( ,hobah4 ,?is agrees ) ! position ( ,neboyapiza's t[n ,kamid1 we/ ( ,baal ,gad1 & to ! we/ ( ! pass4 ,! scribe "h wrote 8ea/ ( me10 & correct$ to 8beh9d me40 #aea ,probably n ,a%tore? ,c>naim1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 ano!r lett]1 b r ,/ora1 9 ! ,baalbek pla91 nor?we/ ( ,baal ,gad4 ,arzaya's t[n seems to h be5 ,mekseh1 we/ ( ,/ora 7#abe ,b4 ,m474 #aeb 8,buzruna0 is probably ,batruna1 on ! m\nta9 we/ ( ! we/ end ( ! pass1 & imm$iately ea/ ( ,baal ,gad 7p]haps m5tion$ aga9 9 ! fragm5t #bje ,b474 #aec 8,khalavunni10 or ,halabunni1 is ! ,helbon ( ! ,bible 7,ezek4 xxvii4 #ah71 n[ ,helbon1 nor? ( ,damascus1 & five miles nor? ( ! middle ( ! pass4 ,x mu/ h be5 an important city because ( ! t]m 8,k+40 ,x 0 not$ = w9e1 n only 9 ,ezekiel's "t1 b1 z ,/rabo m5tions1 ! k+s ( ,p]sia br\ght w9e f ,*alybon4 #aed 8,gizza0 is p]haps ! important t[n ,jezz91 9 ! ,lebanon1 s\?we/ ( ,kamid1 unless x be ,jizeh1 9 ,ba%an1 betwe5 ,edrei & ,bozrah4 #aee 8,saddu0 is p]haps ,nebi ,%it1 s\? ( ,baalbek1 or possibly1 ?\gh less probably1 ,%'ait1 s\? ( ,kamid1 on ! s\?we/ slope ( ,h]mon4 #aef 8,cumidi10 or ,kamid1 0 important z a c5tral /ation betwe5 ,damascus & ! coa/ cities ( ,sidon & ,beirut4 #aeg ,or1 p]haps1 8h>d-press$40 #aeh 8,mikhiza10 p]haps ! same z ,maguzi1 writt5 by ano!r scribe--! mod]n ,mekseh1 z giv5 above4 8,maguzi0 might be o!rwise translit]at$ z 8,mukhzi40 #aei 8,tubakhi0 is ! ,tabukhai ( ! 8,travels ( an ,egyptian0 9 ! reign ( ,rameses ,,ii 7,*abas1 p4 #cac71 m5tion$ ) ,kade% on ,orontes1 & is ! ,tibha? ( ! ,bible 7#a ,*ron4 xviii4 #h71 o!rwise ,b]o?ai4 ,x may p]haps be ! pres5t ,kefr ,dubbeh1 we/ ( ,baalbek1 & s\? ( ,kade%1 :ile ,b]o?ai is ?\ght to be ! pres5t ,bri!n 7see #b ,sam4 viii4 #h71 a few miles s\? ( ,baalbek4 ,! lett] %[s ,aziru 9 league ) ! ,hittites4 ,david conqu]$ ^! cities f ! ,k+ ( ,damascus4 #afj ,dr4 ,sayce calls ?is 8! fields ( ,ba%an02 probably1 :5 tak5 ) ! next lett]s1 we may place ! site at ,zora1 9 ,ba%an1 n[ ,ezra4 ,de ,r\g & ,m>iette %[$ t ,?o?mes ,,iii conqu]$ ,ba%an4 #afa 8,gubbu0 is p]haps ,jubbata1 on ! s\? side ( ,h]mon1 ne> ! places m5tion$ 9 ! next lett]4 #afb ,yankhamu1 an ,egyptian comm&]1 appe>s 9 ^! lett]s 9 all p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 f ! extreme s\? to ! nor?1 & 9 ,phnicia z well z 9 ,ba%an4 ,8 "n does n seem to be ,semitic4 #afc ,?is lett] does n say :o ! enemies 7 or 9 :i* direction !y advanc$4 ,p]haps 8,bikhisi0 may be reg>d$ z ! pres5t 8',abbaseh0 7by inv]sion ( ! guttural71 :i* is fifte5 miles s\?we/ ( ,damascus1 ne> ! ma9 road to ! t[n ( ,jabe%1 :5ce ! lett] comes4 #afd ,! ^w 8rabizi10 :i* is "h made equival5t to 8zuk9i10 gives great difficulty4 ,9 ,hebrew ! root means 8to re/10 & ! ^w is /ill appli$ 9 ,pale/9e to re/+ ( flocks4 8,zuk9i0 appe>s1 z ,dr4 ,bezold po9ts out1 to be ! same z ! ,phnician ^w 8,sok50 7:i* has exactly ! requir$ lett]s72 b ! mean+ ( ?is also is d\btful4 ,r5an translates x ei!r 8inhabitant0 or 8s5ator40 ,! ^w occurs 9 ! ,bible 7#a ,k+s i4 #b1 #d2 ,ezek4 xxviii4 #ad71 ) ! mean+ also d\btful1 b ! root means 8to *]i%40 ,p]haps 8fri5ds0 suits be/ ! v>i\s recurr5ces4 #afe ,?is ^w seems to mean 8glory ( ! sun10 ! ,egyptian 8,khu-en-,at540 ,! explanation ?r[s light on a difficult passage 9 a lett] f ,eli%ah 7,b4 ,m4 #e74 ,if 8,khu-en-,at50 7,am5ophis ,,iv7 is int5d$1 he may h be5 comm&] :ile /ill only a pr9ce1 s9ce ! ev5ts seem to belong to ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iii4 #aff 8,a/>ti0 seems "h to be ,a%tore? ,c>naim1 ! pres5t 8,tell ,a%t]ah40 #afg 8,udumu10 n[ ,dameh1 ! ,dame?a ( ,maccabean times4 #afh 8,aduri0--,edrei 9 ,ba%an1 n[ ,edhr'a4 #afi 8,ar>u0--',ar'ar1 n9e miles s\!a/ ( ,a%tore?4 #agj 8,meispa0--,rama?-,mizpah ( ,basnan1 n[ ,rem!h4 #aga 8,macdalim10 probably ,mejdel ,%ems1 ea/ ( ,banias4 #agb 8,kh9i0--,h9eh1 s\? ( ,h]mon1 ne> ! la/4 #agc 8,za>0--,zora ( ,ba%an1 n[ ,ezra4 #agd 8,yabisi0--,yabis1 a few miles nor?we/ ( ! la/4 #age ,! ,egyptians w\ld cross ! ,jordan ne> ,megiddo1 & come f ! s\?we/ to oppose an enemy on ! nor? & ea/1 & rea* ',abbseh1 on ! nor?1 lat] ?an ,yabis4 #agf ,saskhi is probably ,s'z'a1 ea/ ( ,banias1 & nor?we/ ( ,yabis4 #agg ,lupackhallu1 a non-,semitic ,hittite "n4 ,z a ,mongol ^w1 8! v swift40 #agh ,zitatna 0 ,k+ ( ,ac*o--a some:at simil> "n2 b probably ! ,k+ ( ,arvad is meant1 z appe>s lat]4 #agi ,?is lett] belongs to a late p]iod 9 ! w>1 s9ce ,ullaza has be5 tak54 ,x is giv5 "h z ref]r+ to ! l& ( ,ham4 ,x may v well h be5 writt5 aft] ,ribadda1 ! ,k+ ( ,gebal1 left ! city 7see #ga ,b474 #ahj 8,ammia10 m5tion$ aga91 appe>s to be ,amyun s\? ( ,simyra4 #aha 8,ardata0 is ,ardi1 ne> ! la/4 #ahb ,kefr ,khullis1 nor? ( ,gebal1 agrees ) ! requir$ position = ,ullaza1 :i* is m5tion$ (t54 #ahc ,n>iba is ,n]eb1 on ! ,euphrates1 9 ! ,hittite c\ntry4 #ahd ,an ,egyptian "n2 p]haps to be comp>$ ) 8han0 78k9d07 9 ,egyptian4 ,an envoy ( ?is "n 0 s5t to ,dusratta1 ,k+ ( ,arm5ia1 by ,am5ophis ,,iii1 z an 8int]pret]0 7#ba ,b474 #ahe ,p]haps ! ,hittite ,k+ ( ,kade%1 or "s o!r city4 #ahf ,or p]haps 8oil40 #ahg ,dodo 9 ! ,bible 7#a ,*ron4 xi4 #ab71 f ! same root z 8,david40 ,he 0 n really ,aziru's fa!r1 b app>5tly a fri5d 9 ,egypt4 #ahh 8,beiti beitac0 is /ill a polite phrase ( welcome 9 ,pale/9e4 #ahi ,! text is cle>1 b ! epigram is n4 ,he appe>s to mean ! ,k+ ( ,egypt :5 speak+ ( 8 gods1 z also a few l9es l[]4 #aij ,mean+ ! ,k+ ( ,egypt4 #aia 8,khai0 is also an ,egyptian "n1 mean+ 8di/+ui%$0 9 t language4 ,he is p]haps ! 8,khaia0 ( ano!r lett] by ,ribadda 7#eg ,b474 ,x w\ld seem t 8 embassy to ,aziru _h occurr$ betwe5 ! fir/ & second visits ( ! envoy ,khanni4 #aib ,m]'a% 0 9 ! we/ ( ! ,hittite c\ntry1 sev5ty-five miles nor?we/ ( ,tunep4 ,! di/ance fits well1 s9ce ?irty-sev5 & "o-half miles may be consid]$ a =c$ m>*4 #aic ,we _c rely on ,aziru's prote/ations4 ,if ,khatib 0 a ,hittite ,k+1 x is c]ta9 t bo? 7 intrigu+ aga9/ ,egypt4 #aid ,probably ! pass 9 ! valley ( ! ',afr9 ,riv]1 ne> ,kyrrhus1 tw5ty miles nor? ( ,tunip1 is meant1 be+ on ! direct road to ,m]'a%4 #aie 8,abuca0 78y\r fa!r07 might be und]/ood 9 ! s5se 9 :i* x is us$ e day 9 ! ,ea/1 :]e abc means1 8,god curse y\r fa!r60 #aif ,ni 0 to ! ea/ ( ,aziru's c\ntry ne> ,tunip4 #aig 8,khat-ib0 may mean 8,hittite h]o40 ,! "n ( ! ,hittites means probably 8! conf$]ates02 & ! sign us$ on ,hittite monum5ts = ! nation seems to be t :i* repres5ts two allies fac+ ea* o!r4 #aih ,abda%]ah1 z ,dr4 ,sayce po9ts out1 means ! s]vant ( ! goddess ,a%]ah 78! grove0 ( ! ,bible71 & ?is is r5d]$ c]ta9 by ! sign = ,deity prefix$ 9 "o in/ance4 ,x has no connection ) ! "n ( ,a%tore?4 #aii ,an ,egyptian "n1 8,pa-,khemt0 or 8,pa-,kh5t10 mean+ 8v /rong0 7see ,b4 ,m4 #bd1 ,pakhamnata74 ,x appe>s f ,ribadda's lett] t ! /ation ( ?is ,paka 0 ,simyra1 & app>5tly ! ,amorites kill$ him lat] on4 #bjj ,! ^w 8,gur0 is us$ 9 ^! lett]s z 9 ! ,bible1 &1 l ! ,arab 8,jr10 to mean a man ( "o tribe or race protect$ by a p[]ful tribe or p]son ( ano!r c\ntry4 #bja ,9 ea* case 8gate0 might be r5d]$ 8port10 z bo? ( ! cities _h fam\s ports4 #bjb ,! ^w 8,khazanu10 commonly us$ 9 ^! lett]s = a rul+ class1 app>5tly native1 & 9 communication ) ! 8,paka10 or 8head man10 :o 0 ,egyptian1 appe>s to come f a root :i* means 8to treasure40 ,! ^w 8,khazanutu0 appe>s to mean 8a gov]nm5t40 #bjc 8,canaan0 9 ^! lett]s1 z on ! ,phnician co9s & 9 ! ,bible1 is us$ 9 its /rict s5se z a geographical t]m = ! 8l[l&s0 ( ,phnicia & ,phili/ia4 #bjd 8,pisy>i0 appe>s to be a ,hittite "n1 l ! 8,pisiris0 ( an ,assyrian inscription 7,s*rad]71 be+ ! ,mongol 8bisir0 78ri*071 ) ! indef9ite nom9ative 9 s1 :i* m>ks ! ,hittite z a non-,semitic tongue4 ,! o!r names are also app>5tly non-,semitic1 & may ref] to ,hittites4 #bje 8,pabahaa0 is p]haps ! 8,papaa10 conqu]$ by ,?o?mes ,,iii 7,k>nak ,li/1 ,no4 #bif71 :i* 0 some:]e 9 ,nor? ,syria1 n f> f ,tunip4 ,! wick$ness ( ?is *ief is said to h caus$ ! w>4 #bjf ,gutium1 m5tion$ 9 ,assyrian texts1 0 a c\ntry on ! nor!a/1 ne> ! ,caucasus4 ,x has be5 comp>$ ) ! ^w 8,goim10 = 8,g5tiles10 9 ,hebrew4 ,p]haps 8,jebel ,judi0 78,ar>at07 is int5d$1 be+ ,dusratta's c\ntry alli$ to ,egypt4 #bjg ,probably ',arkah1 a well-kn[n ,phnician city nor? ( ,tripoli1 b s\? ( ,simyra 7,g54 x4 #ag74 ,aziru kill$ its k+ 7#ia ,b474 #bjh 8,yapaaddu0 78,adonis is beautiful07 is (t5 m5tion$ aga94 ,he 7see #fa ,b47 fell into ! h&s ( ,aziru1 & seems to h be5 a k+ ( "o ( ! cities ne> ,simyra1 app>5tly ,sigata4 ,?is lett] 0 probably writt5 ab\t ! "t ( ! siege ( ,tyre1 at a late p]iod 9 ! w>4 #bji ,ug>iti is m5tion$ 9 a lett] f ,tyre 7,b4 ,m4 #cj7 9 a connection :i* %[s t x 0 ! pres5t ,akri?1 betwe5 ,tyre & ,ac*o4 #baj 8,sigata0 appe>s to be ,%akkah1 nor? ( ! great pass ( ,%akkah 7,!\prosopon71 :]e ! ,k+ ( ,gebal 0 defeat$ by ,aziru4 #baa 8,ambi0 is n[ ',aba1 imm$iately ea/ ( ,%akkah4 #bab ,simyra 0 on ! l[ hills above ! sea-pla9s1 by ! riv] ,eleu!rus4 #bac ,! la/ words expla9 h[ ! lett] got to ,egypt4 #bad ,^! %ips ( ! m5 ( ,misi are m5tion$ by ,ribadda z fail+ 9 an attempt to assi/ him4 ,we may1 p]haps1 und]/& ,egyptian %ips1 & comp>e ! ,egyptian "n 8,me/i0 appli$ to "p ( ! ,delta4 #bae ,f ,dusratta's great ,hittite lett] 7#bg ,b47 x appe>s t ! ,k+ ( ! ,m9yans1 ^: c\ntry 0 call$ ,mitani1 we/ ( ,lake ,van1 9 ,arm5ia1 claim$ to be ,k+ ( all ! ,hittites2 & ?is is :at appe>s to be "h int5d$4 ,9 o!r lett]s he is m5tion$ among ! invad]s4 #baf ,arada1 a city m5tion$ aga9 z assi/+ ,aziru ) %ips1 appe>s to be ,aradus1 ! ,arvad ( ! ,bible1 n[ ,er ,rad1 ! isl& t[n nor? ( ,simyra4 #bag 8,gula0 is p]haps ! t[n ( ,jneh1 nor? ( ,beirt1 on ! way to ,gebal4 #bah 8,ammiya0 is ,amyun1 nor? ( ,gebal2 & 8,ardata0 is ,ardi ne> ! prec$+4 #bai ,arpad is ! city close to ,t5nib1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 ! ,bible 9 sev]al passages 7#b ,k+s xvii4 #cd2 xix4 #ac2 ,isa4 x4 #i2 ,j]4 xlix4 #bc1 etc471 n[ ,tell ,erfd4 ,x is rem>kable t ,aleppo is n m5tion$ 9 ?is correspond5ce1 = x is ref]r$ to 9 ,egyptian texts4 #bbj 8,ribadda0 7z ! "n is spell$ 9 "s ( ! lett]s 9 syllables7 may mean 8*ild ( ,adonis40 ,comp>e ! ,*aldee 8,ribah0 = 8girl10 9 ! fem99e4 ,t 8,adda0 0 ,adonis seems to be d]ivable f ! "n 8,adoram0 7#b ,sam4 xx4 #bj71 o!rwise ,adoniram 7#a ,k+s iv4 #f74 #bba 8,gebal10 n[ 8,jubeil10 0 app>5tly ! *ief city ( ,phnicia4 ,its goddess ,baala? is m5tion$ 9 ! fam\s inscription ( ,yehumelec 7ab\t #hjj ,b4,c471 f\nd 9 ! ru9s ( ,gebal4 ,%e is also m5tion$ 9 ! 8,travels ( an ,egyptian0 7,*abas1 p4 #cab74 #bbb ,hama? 0 half-way f ,aziru's c\ntry to t ( ,ribadda4 #bbc ,a "n v l ,j]emiah4 #bbd 8,mitana10 ! lat] ,mati5e1 ,dusratta1 its k+1 claim$ to rule ! ,hittites4 ,! ,amorites jo9$ ?is league4 #bbe ,! region call$ 8,casi0 9 ! inscription ( ,usurtas5 ,i 7,brugs*1 8,hi/410 i41 p4 #aci7 0 9 ,upp] ,egypt1 & ! ,cu% ( ! ,bible is app>5tly int5d$--a v vague t]m = ! s\!rn des]ts f ! ,euphrates to ,nubia4 ,!re 71 h[ev]1 ,cu%ites also 9 ,babylonia4 ,9 ! pres5t case ! ,cassites :o liv$ on ! ,euphrates1 ea/ ( ! ,hittites1 & :o 7 ,mongols1 are probably int5d$4 #bbf ,lit]ally 8boys40 ,x seems (t5 9 ^! lett]s to be us$ z ! ^w 8wel$0 78a boy07 is /ill us$ 9 ,syria to mean 8a fell[10 appli$ (t5 to v old m54 #bbg ,?is lett] %[s t ! w> la/$ sev]al ye>s1 ov] :i* ! ,gebal lett]s 7writt5 by ?ree or f\r diff]5t scribes7 ext5d2 t ! attack on ,sidon prec$$ ! tak+ ( ,gebal2 & t ,ribadda 0 n deceiv$ by ,amorite promises1 kn[+ _! co-op]ation ) _! ,mongol allies ( ,arm5ia & ! ,hittite c\ntry4 #bbh ,! lett] 9 "q may h be5 ! proclamation aga9/ ,aziru giv5 above4 #bbi 8,milukha10 or ,m]oe1 9 ,assyrian inscriptions means1 accord+ to ,dr4 ,brugs*1 ,nubia4 #bcj ,?is p]haps ref]s to ,khanni's proclamation already giv51 & to ! ,khai :o _h be5 s5t at an e>li] p]iod to ,aziru4 ,! rebels are nam$ 9 ! proclamation ( ! lat] embassy1 :i* we ?us see to h _h no effect4 ,an envoy )\t a milit>y =ce beh9d him usually fails4 #bca ,durubli is probably ! city :i* ! ,greeks call$ ,tripoli1 ! l>ge/ t[n betwe5 ,simyra & ,gebal4 ,!re is a village call$ ,turbul1 on ! nor!a/ ( ,tripoli 7,trblus74 #bcb 8,kau ,pa-ur10 ,egyptian words 9 ! plural4 8,kau0 signifies 8m510 & 8,pa-ur0 7z 9 ! lett] f ,j]usalem1 ,b4 #ajc7 means 8v important40 #bcc ,probably ! 8,pakhanata0 7#ig ,b47 :o 0 ! 8,paka10 or *ief1 ( :om ,abda%]ah speaks 9 ! lett] ab\t ! t[n ( ,ullaza1 ne> ,gebal4 ,he seems to h be5 ! resid5t 9 ,simyra 7,b4 #hj74 #bcd 8,abur0 is p]haps ,beit-,abura1 9 ! valley nor? ( ! great pass ,!\prosopon1 betwe5 ,gebal & ,tripoli4 ,! enemy _h n z yet =c$ ! pass4 #bce ,! second sign is d\btful1 & ! place does n sugge/ id5tification 7see #fj ,b474 #bcf ,?is agrees ) ! ,j]usalem lett]s1 z %[+ t ! troops _h be5 )drawn to ,egypt4 ,am5ophis s5t commission]s & summon$ native levies1 b does n appe> to h be5 able to s5d ,egyptian =ces4 #bcg ,! "n 8,sa>ti0 p]haps survives 9 t ( ! ,%a'arah di/rict ( ,lebanon1 imm$iately s\? ( ,simyra1 & ne> ,yapaaddu's t[n ( ,sigata 7,%akkah74 #bch ,9 ,assyria we f9d ! 8measure ( ,i/>40 #bci ,! ,b]b]s are m5tion$ 9 ,egyptian texts z inhabitants ( ,upp] ,egypt4 #bdj 8,khaia10 n[ 9 ,egypt1 _h no d\bt already become kn[n to ,ribadda z an envoy4 #bda ,a god ,sausbe is m5tion$ 9 ,dusratta's ,hittite lett]4 #bdb ,sigata 7,%akkah7 0 j outside ! great pass betwe5 ,batrn & ,tripoli4 #bdc ,ambi 7',aba7 0 close to ! la/4 #bdd ,only--r>i is left1 :i* ,dr4 ,bezold ?9ks ref]s to ,am5ophis ,,iv2 b x is d\btful if ?is lett] c be plac$ s late4 #bde 8,kappa0 is ,keffa4 ,! pla9 ( ,keffa is close to ,amyun1 nor? ( ! great pass ( ,!\prosopon 7,%akkah74 ,amyun foll[s at once4 #bdf 8,batruna0 is ! well-kn[n t[n ,batrn1 ! 8,botrys0 ( classical writ]s1 :i* lies s\? ( ! wild pass ( ,rs ,%akkah1 :]e app>5tly "o ( ! battles ( ! w> occurr$ 7#bb ,b4 ,m474 ,:5 ! pass 0 tak51 ,batrn seems /ill to h held out ) ,gebal1 be+ no d\bt provision$ by sea4 #bdg 8,kalbi0 is ,kelbata1 9 ! he>t ( ! great pass4 ,i visit$ all ^! places 9 #ahha4 #bdh ,9 ?is case ! mod]n "n 8,akka0 is ne>] to ! spell+ ( ^! lett]s ?an is ! ,hebrew4 ,?is is ! case ) ,%iloh & o!r important t[ns1 %[+ ! ,canaanite extraction ( ! mod]n peasantry 9 ,pale/9e4 ,! ,hebrews h>dly ev] r5am$ t[ns1 & ! nom5clature pres]ves ! anci5t ,canaanite =ms f\nd 9 ! li/s ( ,?o?mes ,,iii a c5tury e>li] ?an ^! lett]s4 ,_m t[ns 7 nam$ f ,canaanite & ,phili/9e gods 7,%ama%1 ,dagon1 etc471 & ! =ms ( ! names 9 ! ,k>nak li/s are ,aramaic1 & n ,hebrew4 #bdi 8,patzil0 ,i und]/& to be equival5t to ! ,arabic 8,fadl10 mean+ to d pleasure or honor to a p]son4 #bej ,! ,amorite *ief _h m ?an "o son1 z is cle> 9 "s cases4 ,b5mab5at 7or ,bumabuat7 0 ,aziru's bro!r4 #bea ,p]haps ! "n survives 9 t ( ! riv] ,kadi%a1 ne> ,tripoli4 #beb ,ardata 7,ardi71 ,ambi 7',aba71 & ,sigata 7,%akkah7 7 nor? ( ! pass2 ,yahlia1 repres5t+ ,i'al1 r f>!r nor? ?an ! o!rs4 #bec ,ullaza 7,kefr ,khullis7 0 close to ,batrn1 on ! s\?4 #bed 8,caph> ,yazu10 or ,alu-yazu1 seems to be ,kefr ,ya%it1 ne> ! o!rs4 #bee ,p]haps 8,takh$a0 ( ano!r lett] 7#eh ,b474 #bef ,see lett] #ga ,b4 ,! sign has ! mean+ 8oracle10 8prophet40 ,no d\bt ,ribadda _h 8 div9]s1 l ! k+s ( ,assyria 9 lat] times4 #beg ,no4 #ec ,b4 is ano!r %ort lett]1 mu* injur$1 :i* m5tions ,batrn2 & 9 ?is a t[n call$ 8,s9a0 is app>5tly notic$1 :i*1 if ! brok5 tablet c be s read1 w\ld be 8,kefr ,z9a40 ,9 #ed ,b4 a city 8,z9a0 occurs1 b seems to be a cl]ical error = 8,sidon40 ,! l& ( ,mitana is also m5tion$ 9 #ec ,b4 #beh ,neboyapiza _h 8 own difficulties1 z appe>s f 8 lett]s 7#if ,b41 #adb ,b41 #dc ,b4 ,m474 #bei ,zimridi ( ,sidon is m5tion$ z a fugitive1 :ile ,gebal /ill held out4 ,aziru m>*$ f 7ina7 ,gebal1 no d\bt1 to attack ! s\?4 ,9 lat] ages ! %ore cities (t5 held out :ile invad]s f ! ,nor? m>*$ on ,egypt4 #bfj ,amanabba 0 n really 8 fa!r2 x is a title ( c\rtesy4 ,8 fa!r 0 ,rabzabi 7#ha ,b41 #hb ,b471 & ,amanappa is an ,egyptian "n4 ,a c]ta9 capta9 ,am5emhib has left an acc\nt ( 8 s]vices 9 ,nor? ,syria1 at ,aleppo1 ,c>*emi%1 ,kade%1 & at ,ni1 :]e he hunt$ elephants2 b ?is is suppos$ to h be5 a c5tury e>li]4 ,! site ( ,ni is settl$ by ^! lett]s & by ! ,k>nak li/s z be+ 9 ,mesopotamia1 & !re is a picture ( an elephant among ! ,asiatic spoils ( ,?o?mes ,,iii4 ,x is v curi\s to f9d elephants s f> we/ 9 ,asia at ?is p]iod4 #bfa ,probably 8outside0 means nor? ( ! pass1 & ,ribadda made ! s]i\s milit>y mi/ake ( def5d+ 8 pass f outside in/ead ( inside4 #bfb ,?is w\ld seem to h be5 ab\t ! "t ( ! proclamation aga9/ ,aziru1 or r e>li]4 #bfc 8,sapi0 is probably ! fam\s =tress ,safita1 nor?we/ ( ,simyra4 #bfd ,! re9=cem5ts 7 expect$ by sea1 no d\bt 9 ! %ips ( ! ,misi1 or ,delta m51 ! soldi]s be+ ,nubians f ne> ,tell ,am>na1 :i* 0 #ahj miles s\? ( ,memphis4 #bfe ,or ,zabanba4 ,p]haps ?is is ! ,sub&i1 :o writes lett]s f an unkn[n t[n4 #bff ,k+ ( ,beirt 7,b4 ,m4 #bf1 #bg74 #bfg ,?is translation is confirm$ by ! indep5d5t lett] ( ,ribadda's fri5d ,ammunira 7,b4 ,m4 #cf74 #bfh ,egada is no d\bt ! l& ( ,ikatai m5tion$ 9 ! 8,travels ( an ,egyptian0 7,*abas1 p4 #cab72 x !re occurs ) ,aleppo & ! c\ntry ( ! ,hittites4 ,9 ! lett] ( ! ,hittite ,pr9ce ( ,rezeph 7nor? ( ,palmyra7 we he> ( 8 c\ntry z ,egait 7,b4 #aj74 ,rezeph 0 n f> s\? ( ,tiphsah1 on ! ,euphrates1 & s\!a/ ( ,aleppo4 ,bikhuru is1 h[ev]1 m5tion$ 7#ah ,b4 ,m47 9 connection ) ! t[n ( ,cumidi4 #bfi ,i misread ?is "n at fir/4 ,! ,amorite *ief seems to h _h five sons includ+ ,aziru & 7p4 #bbd7 ,b5-mab5at 7or ,bumabula74 #bgj ,! p>agraphs are m>k$ (f 9 _m ( ! lett]s by ! ^w 8sacunu0 78pause074 #bga 8,t>atzi0 may p]haps be ,t>sus4 ,baal ,t>zi is ! leg5d on ,phnician co9s ( t city4 ,its k+ naturally w\ld h a common bord] ) ,abda%]ah on ! nor?1 if 8 =tresses 7or l&7 7 outside ! nor!rn ,lebanon1 :i* 0 ! ,amorite c\ntry1 & he 0 !re=e reg>d$ z a possible ally4 #bgb ,comp>+ ! lett]s f ,beirt & ,sidon 7#bg ,b4 ,m41 #ij ,b47 x w be se5 t ! city ^: freem5 7 on ! side ( ,aziru 0 ,sidon4 #bgc ,if ,ukri be ! "r read+1 ! t[n ( ',akk> 9 ,lebanon1 ea/ ( ,tripoli1 w\ld be probable4 ,x gives its "n to ! di/rict ( ,jebel ',akkr1 & is at ! s\rce ( ! riv] ',akkr1 :i* agrees ) ! m5tion ( ! 8wat]s40 #bgd 8,ma>07ah7 is probably ! ,me>ah ( ! ,bible 7,jo%4 xiii4 #d71 n[ 8el ,mogheiriyeh10 six miles nor!a/ ( ,sidon4 ,?is conque/ may h j prec$$ ! fall ( ,sidon4 #bge ,gebal & ,batrn are t5 miles ap>t4 ,ribadda's k+dom _h ext5d$ at lea/ tw5ty miles along ! coa/2 & if ,beirt & ,tripoli 7 n indep5d5t1 8 l& w\ld h rea*$ mu* f>!r--to ,simyra & ,sidon4 #bgf ,?is lett] %[s v cle>ly t ! tak+ ( ,sidon prec$$ ! fall ( ,byblos 7,gebal74 #bgg ,f #ge ,b4 x seems t ,amanabba _h be5 s5t to ,gebal 7probably 9 consequ5ce ( ! =m] lett]s f ,ribadda71 b x seems he fl$ aga94 #bgh ,9 lat] times ! small m9a ( ,pale/9e 0 #h #fs4 #h;d41 & ! l>ge 0 #af #acs4 #d;d4 7see ,cond]'s 8,h&book to ! ,bible10 p4 #ha74 ,?is repres5ts1 !re=e1 at lea/ #ejj or p]haps #a1jjj2 b 9 ?is e>ly age ! value ( money 0 probably high]4 #bgi ,ribadda has said 7#fc ,b47 t 8 sons fell into ! p[] ( ! enemy :5 9 %ips4 ,he also s5ds a li/ ( prop]ty to ,egypt 7#he ,b474 ,probably :5 ^! %ips 7 s5t 8 fa!r w5t to ,egypt1 :5ce he wrote 7#hb ,b471 & a copy 0 s5t to ! ,k+4 ,!re is "o o!r lett] 9 ! collection1 :i* 0 writt5 f ,egypt1 by ,am5ophis ,,iii to ! ,k+ ( ,babylon 7,b4 ,m4 #a71 :i* seems to be a copy1 unless 9 bo? cases ! lett]s 7 n s5t4 7,see ,app5dix47 #bhj ,gebal 0 celebrat$ = its papyrus4 ,x grew 9 ! riv] ,adonis1 close to ! city4 ,! enemy 7 n[ clos+ 94 #bha ,! salutations 9 ! la/ lett]s are v curt z comp>$ ) ! e>li] ones4 #bhb ,! ,k+ ( ,babylon refus$ to help ! ,canaanites 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iii4 #bhc ,! y\ng] bro!r 0 n ! "o left 9 *>ge4 #bhd 8,buruzizi0 probably ,beit ,ziza1 ea/ ( ,batrn1 9 ! range :i* runs out to ! great pass ( ,ras ,%akkah4 ,batrn 0 p]haps /ill hold+ out1 & ! t[n 0 a refuge high up 9 ! wild m\nta9s4 8,buru0 means 8well02 & 8,beit0 8h\se0 ( ,ziza4 #bhe ,z reg>ds ! f9al outcome ( ^! w>s 9 ! nor? we obta9 light f ! lett]s ( ,dusratta1 ,k+ ( ,mitani4 ,he 0 a y\ng] man ?an ,am5ophis ,,iii1 & 8 si/] m>ri$ ! said ,k+ ( ,egypt4 ,8 daught] ,tadukhipa m>ri$ ,am5ophis ,,iv1 & !re 7 fri5dly relations ) ,egypt 9 ! latt] z well z 9 ! =m] reign4 ,9 8 ,hittite lett] 7#bg ,b47 ,dusratta speaks ( ! b\nd>ies ( a region :i* seems to h be5 conc$$ to him z 8 daught]'s w$d+-gift4 ,he calls himself 8,great ,*ief ( ! ,hittites10 & ! bord] 0 to run to ,h>ran1 ,*alcis 7s\? ( ,aleppo71 & ! 8,phnician ,we/40 ,?us ,dusratta1 :o says 9 ano!r lett] 7app>5tly 8 fir/7 t he has conqu]$ ! ,hittites1 w\ld seem to h swall[$ up ! ,hittite ,k+ ( ,m]'a% & "p1 if n ! :ole1 ( ,aziru's c\ntry2 & ! ,mongol populations 7 ?us to be rul$ f ,arm5ia1 :i* 0 mu* ne>] ?an ,egypt4 ,:at became ( ! ,k+ ( ,kade% ^! lett]s d n say2 b he 0 indep5d5t 9 lat] times1 :5 ,seti ,i w5t up 8to conqu] ! city ( ,kade% 9 ! l& ( ! ,amorites0 7,brugs*1 ,hi/41 ii4 p4 #ae71 & ,kade% 0 tak5 by ,rameses ,,ii1 ! successor ( ,seti ,i1 aft] :i* a comm]cial treaty 0 made ) ,kheta ,s>1 ! ,k+ ( ,kade%1 ^: daught] ,rameses ,,ii m>ri$4 ,!re 0 ?us1 p]haps1 ,hittite blood 9 ! ve9s ( ! ,ph>aohs ( ! n9ete5? dyna/y4 ,9 ! treaty papyrus 7see ,*abas' 8,voyage10 p4 #ccf71 x is m5tion$ t ! same t]ms--( equality--_h exi/$ 9 ! "t ( ! writ]'s fa!r & gr&fa!r t 7 claim$ ( ,rameses ,,ii1 & t w> _h occurr$ lat]4 ,?is seems to %[ t ,kade% 0 indep5d5t %ortly aft] ! "t ( ! rebellion detail$ 9 ! ,tell ,am>na lett]s4 ,! relations ) ! ,hittites 7 /ill fri5dly 9 ! reign ( ,rameses ,,iii1 :5 ! ,aryan hordes f ,asia ,m9or ov]ran ! ,hittite c\ntry1 & came d[n ev5 to ,egypt4 ,9 ,david's "t1 ! bord] betwe5 8 k+dom & ^? ( ! ,hittites & ,phnicians 0 drawn f ,h]mon to ,danjaan1 s\? ( ,tyre 7#b ,sam4 xxiv4 #f71 & ,solomon m>ri$ ,hittite pr9cesses4 ,! ,hittite indep5d5ce 0 only f9ally de/roy$ ab\t #gjj ,b4,c4 by ! ,assyrians4 #bhf ,! mulb]ry is /ill f\nd 9 l>ge g>d5s at ,beirt & ?r\gh\t ! ,lebanon4 ,s9ce ,ju/9ian's "t x has be5 ! food ( silkworms4 #bhg ,?is repetition may p]haps be reg>d$ z only a phonetic explanation ( ! prec$+ ideograms2 b p]haps ! words 7 add$ to %[ ) c]ta9ty t by ! t]ms ,god & ,sun he meant ! ,k+ ( ,egypt4 #bhh ,! "n 8,abimele*0 at ,tyre is int]e/+4 ,x occurs z ! "n ( a ,phnician k+ 9 ! "t ( ,assurbanipal 7#hhe-hfj ,b4,c474 ,! *ief deity ( ,tyre 0 ,molo*1 or ,melk>?2 & ! "n means 8my fa!r is ,molo*10 claim+ a div9e desc5t4 ,! son ( ,gideon & c]ta9 ,phili/9e k+s are s nam$ 9 ! ,bible4 #bhi ,huzu is probably ! mod]n el ,ghazyeh1 ne> ,sidon4 ,x is at ! foot ( ! hills1 & !re is a /ream 7,nahr ez ,zahrny1 8fl[]y riv]07 f\r miles to ! s\?1 :i* acc\nts = ! notice ( ! wat]s4 ,x seems cle>ly to h be5 9 ! direction ( ,sidon4 #bij 8,belu amil n]u10 lit]ally 8a "l1 a *ief man ( ! yoke 7or gov]nm5t740 #bia ,see ! lett]s f ,hazor aft] ^? f ,tyre4 ,?is petty mon>* 0 an enemy to ! s\!rn possessions ( ! ,k+ ( ,tyre4 #bib ,! site ( ,z>bitu is probably ! ,s>epta1 or ,z>ephah1 ( ! ,bible 7#a ,k+s xvii4 #i1 etc471 :i* is n[ ,s>af&1 half way betwe5 ,tyre & ,sidon4 ,! decision 0 !re=e j2 b ?\gh app>5tly satisfi$ ,abimelec did n get :at he ask$ 9 ! prec$+ lett]--if t dem& 0 really ! e>li] "o4 ,!re is a f9e f\nta9 7',a9 el ,kant>ah1 8spr+ ( ! ar*07 to ! nor? ( ,s>epta1 & ! region g5]ally is well wat]$4 ,! t[n 0 fam\s 9 ! ,byzant9e age = w9e4 #bic 8,danuna0 is probably ! ,danjaan ( ! ,bible1 n[ ! ru9 ,dnin1 f\r miles nor? ( ,a*zib1 & on ! bord] betwe5 ,tyre & ,ac*o 7see #b ,sam4 xxiv4 #f74 #bid 8,hug>it0 is probably ',akr?1 eight miles ea/ ( ,danjaan4 ,x has be5 m5tion$ z tak5 by ,aziru1 9 ,yapaaddu's lett] 7#abh ,b474 ,p]haps ! attack 0 f ! ea/2 & ! ,k+ ( ,hazor seems to h jo9$ ! ,hittites 7see #ii ,b474 #bie ,edagama has be5 m5tion$ z 8,aidugama0 9 ,akizzi's lett] f ,katna1 :i* 0 ea/ ( ,neboyapiza's city ,cumidi 7,kamid74 ,see ,b4 ,m4 #cg4 #bif ,9 ! =m] lett]s 7,b4 ,m4 #ca1 ,b4 #ii7 ,abimelec has spok5 ( ! ,paka z di/9ct f himself4 ,p]haps ! ,egyptian resid5ts )drew :5 ! troops 7 )drawn4 #big ,irib is probably ',arab ,salim1 f\rte5 miles s\!a/ ( ,sidon1 on ! highe/ "p ( ! m\nta9s4 ,x /&s on a precipice #djj feet above ! gorge ( ! ,zahrany ,riv] 7,rob9son1 8,lat] ,bib4 ,res410 p4 #dg71 & 0 a /ronghold4 #bih ,aziru's allies f ,arvad no d\bt attack$ ,tyre by sea4 #bii ,dr4 ,bezold has rem>k$ t want ( wat] 0 always ! weakness ( ,tyre4 ,9 ! reign ( ,rameses ,,ii ! ,egyptian travell] 7,*abas1 p4 #cac7 speaks ( wat] s5t to ! isl& ( ,tyre 9 boats4 ,tyre is call$ by him ! city ( 8two ports10 "o be+ on ! nor?1 call$ ! ,sidonian1 & "o on ! s\?1 call$ ! ,egyptian4 #cjj ,?is lett] agrees ) o!rs prec$+4 ,neboyapiza's t[n ,kamid1 9 ,lebanon1 0 ab\t sixty miles to ! nor!a/ ( ,ac*o1 & ,ziza 0 p]haps 8 si/] or daught]1 m>ri$ to ! k+ ( an adjo9+ k+dom4 ,! soldi]s to be s5t to ,megiddo w\ld obta9 news1 p]haps1 ( 8 fate1 f a =ce on its way to ,yabis1 9 ,ba%an1 :i* 8 enemies rea*$ aft] tak+ ,damascus4 ,makdani is probably ! ,megiddo ( ! ,bible1 on ! way to ,ba%an1 at ! great ru9 ( ,muj$d'a1 ne> ,beisn4 ,! situation agrees ) t ( ! city ( ,makta1 or ,megiddo1 m5tion$ by ! ,egyptian travell] ne> ! ,jordan =ds 7,*abas1 p4 #bjg74 ,! ,magid-- ( ! previ\s passage is probably ano!r spell+ ( ! same "n4 ,! lady seems to h int5d$ to g !re ) a gu>d1 & p]haps to obta9 a deta*m5t to g to ,kamid4 ,9 ! li/s ( ,?o?mes ,,iii1 ,megiddo 7,makdi7 /&s second1 aft] ,kade% ( ! ,hittites2 & x 0 at ,megiddo t ! *ief victory ( ,?o?mes 0 won4 ,x 0 !n already a =tress :i* /ood a siege1 & 0 ! key to ! road f ,ac*o to ,damascus4 ,! =m 8,makdani0 is expla9$ by ! ,megiddo ( ,ze*>iah 7xii4 ,,ii72 & ?is f9al 8n0 is repres5t$ by ! guttural 8',a90 ( ! mod]n ,arabic 8,muj$d'a40 ,!re is no reason at all = plac+ ! site at ,legio1 we/ ( ! pla9 ( ,esdraelon1 a site :i* does n agree ) any monum5tal notice1 or ) ! ,biblical acc\nts 7see 8,memoirs ( ! ,survey ( ,we/]n ,pale/9e10 vol4 ii474 #cja ,!re 7 sev]al ,hazors 9 ! nor? ( ,pale/9e4 ,p]haps ! mo/ likely site is ! ,hazor ( ! ,egyptian travell]4 ,x is m5tion$ z on a m\nta9 7,*abas1 p4 #cac71 betwe5 ,aksap 7,a*zib1 nor? ( ,ac*o7 & ! ,sea ( ,galilee4 ,?is might be ! ,hazor :i* ,jo%ua took 7,jo%4 xi4 #a7 f ,jab91 :i* 0 above ! ,hleh4 ,! "n only rema9s1 we/ ( ! probable site1 9 ! ,arabic 8,jebel ,hadireh10 a high m\nta9 ( ,upp] ,galilee4 ,! ,k+ ( ,hazor's "n is un=tunately n q cle> 9 ! text1 b seems to be ei!r ,abdeba5u1 or m probably ,ieba5u 7,jab974 ,!re 0 ano!r ,jab9 ( ,hazor lat] on 9 hi/ory 7,judges iv4 #b74 ,x 0 no d\bt a family "n4 #cjb ,! ne>e/ places to ,hebron seem to h be5 ,nezeb 9 ! valley ( ,elah1 easily rea*$ by a broad1 flat road1 & on ! s\? ,kanana 7,kana'an71 a =tress tak5 by ,seti ,i1 :i* is only two miles s\?we/ ( ,hebron4 ,?is 0 7if ! id5tification be accept$7 ! limit ( conque/ 7see ,brugs*1 8,hi/410 vol4 ii41 p4 #ac71 :5 ,seti 7ab\t #acff ,b4,c47 conqu]$ ! ,be]%eba pla9s1 advanc+ by ,rehobo? & ,be?lebao?4 ,! l& ( ,zahi 0 s\? ( ,hebron1 & fam\s = its w9e & trees 7,brugs*1 vol4 i41 p4 #ccj71 ,hebron /ill possess+ f9e v9ey>ds4 ,b ! ,amorites ( ,hebron 7 nev] app>5tly di/urb$ by ! *>iots1 & appe> 9 ^! lett]s z m>aud]s ( ,egyptian /ations4 ,!re is no m5tion ( any advance ( ! ,egyptians into ,moab1 ?\gh ,seir & ,edom are notic$ v e>ly1 :5 ! ,s9aitic copp]-m9es 7 be+ work$1 & be=e *>iots came into use4 ,9 ! "t ( ! twelf? & ?irte5? dyna/ies1 h[ev]1 ! political conditions 9 ,syria 7 diff]5t4 ,! ,akkadian ,k+ ,kudea--a ,mongol--0 rul+ 9 #bejj ,b4,c4 9 ,nor? ,syria1 & s5t = granite to ,s9ai4 ,at ?is "t also1 accord+ to ! ,bible1 !re 7 ,hittites 9 ,hebron1 :o _h be5 driv5 to ! nor? by ,ahmes ab\t #agjj ,b4,c4 ,s t ! population 9 #aejj ,b4,c4 seems to h be5 entirely ,semitic4 #cjc ,gulata is an int]e/+ "n to f9d 9 ! s\?1 z x may h "s connection ) t ( ,goliah4 #cjd ,! sign ( deity is atta*$ to ?is "n1 %[+ t ,dagon1 ! ,phili/9e god1 is int5d$2 & x appe>s to mean 8,?\1 ,dagon1 art a %ield40 ,comp>e ,yamirdagan 7,b4 #acf74 #cje ,! ^w 8,khazanu0 is "h us$ ( an ,egyptian (ficial1 b ) ! qualification 8*ief ,ka0 introduc+ ! ,egyptian ^w4 ,?is agrees ) ! view t 8,pa-ka0 means 8pr9cipal man40 #cjf ,! sign meant orig9ally 8cup40 ,x is rem>kable t w9e is n m5tion$ 9 ! lett]s1 unless ! dr9k "h notic$ 0 w9e4 ,!re 0 pl5ty ( w9e 9 ,syria & 9 ,hebron z e>ly z #afjj ,b4,c4 #cjg ,! text is damag$4 ,x seems p]haps to read 8,citam ,mizpi40 ,if ?is is "r1 ,mizpah ne> ,j]usalem might be int5d$1 or x may mean 8bel[ ! heights40 #cjh ,gazri is ! ,gez] ( ! ,bible1 n[ ,tell ,jez>1 at ! foot ( ! ,j]usalem hills4 #cji ,tabu is probably ,taiyibeh1 sev5 miles nor?we/ ( ,hebron1 on a hill at ! head ( ! valley ( ,elah4 ,?is fits 9 ) ! re/ ( ! topographical notices4 #caj ,probably ! same ,khaia :o appe>s 9 ! nor? z an envoy to ! ,amorites--an ,egyptian (ficial4 #caa ,takanu 7see ,b4 #aii1 #gj ,b4 ,m47 liv$ ne> ,givti1 & p]haps 0 ! *ief ( t t[n1 :i* may be ,gibeah ( ,judah1 ne> ! valley ( ,elah1 s\?-ea/ ( ,makk$ah4 ,x is m5tion$ ) ,h>e?1 :i* 0 close by ,gibeah4 #cab ,ref]r+ to ! ,k+'s ord] on papyrus4 ,9 ,dusratta's ,hittite lett] a royal decree on papyrus is also m5tion$4 #cac ,biruyapiza 0 probably ! second son ( ,labaya4 #cad ,macdalim may be ,mejdel1 9 ! ,phili/9e pla91 :i* is /ill a place ( importance1 ) a m>ket4 #cae ,cuuzbe is probably ! ,*ezib ( ! ,bible 7,g54 xxxviii4 #e71 9 ! l[ hills ea/ ( ,ga?1 n[ ',a9 ,kezbeh4 ,! m>aud]s seem to issue f ! m\nta9s1 de/roy+ ! comm]ce ( ! pla9s 7comp>e #ei ,b4 ,m474 ,*ezib is aga9 m5tion$ 7#ajd ,b474 #caf ,?is lett] is p]haps expla9$ by ano!r 7#ajd ,b471 9 :i* ! ,k+ ( ,j]usalem s5ds 8 wives to ,egypt ) ! ,egyptian envoy1 on acc\nt ( ! w> ) ! ,hebrews4 #cag ,*ief ( ,keilah1 ^: lett]s foll[4 #cah ,if ,takanu's t[n 0 ,givti1 & ,givti 0 ,gibeah ( ,judah1 he is ref]r+ to ! s\!rn r\te by ! ,valley ( ,elah4 #cai 8,t>ka0 in/ead ( 8,paka40 ,9 ,egyptian ! ^w 8t>0 means 8to drive0 or 8compel10 prec$+ ! sign ( a man ) a /ick4 8,t>ka0 is ?us app>5tly an 8ov]se]0 ( ! p4 #cbj 8,yapa'a0 is ! same "n z 8,japhia10 m5tion$ z ! ,k+ ( ,la*i% 7,jo%4 x4 #c71 :o 0 ! enemy ( ,jo%ua4 ,he appe>s "h z ,k+ ( ,gez]1 & ! ,k+ ( ,gez] is call$ 9 ! ,bible ,horam 7x4 #cc74 ,! words ,gez] & ,la*i% w\ld n look unlike 9 ! writ+ ( ! e>li] ,hebrew 7ab\t ! ,*ri/ian era71 b x is n impossible t ! two t[ns may h _h ! same k+4 ,inde$1 ! lett] seems to %[ ?is1 z ,m]'a% is ne> ,la*i%4 #cba 8,mu7ra7'azi0 seems cle>ly to be 8,m]'a%10 ! ,hebrew 8,more%e? ,ga?0 7,micah i4 #ad74 ,! mod]n "n is ne>] to ! ,amorite ?an to ! ,hebrew1 hav+ a guttural at ! end2 &1 z 9 o!r cases1 ! ,amorite 8z0 /&s = a ,hebrew 8s40 ,! site is s\? ( ,ga?1 & n f> f ,la*i%1 close to ,beit ,jibrn4 #cbb ,! "n ( ! ,k+ ( ,j]usalem is r5d]$ 8,abdhiba0 by ,dr4 ,w9ckl]1 & 8,abd ,tobba0 by ,dr4 ,sayce4 ,! second read+ is possible 9 all cases b "o 7,b4 #ajb71 :5 ! sign us$ 0 n ! syllabic value 8,tob10 b only 8,khi0 or 8,hi40 ,?is w\ld mean 8s]vant ( ! ,good ,"o40 ,adoniz$ek 0 ! "n ( ! ,k+ ( ,j]usalem kill$ by ,jo%ua 7x4 #c74 ,x is to be rememb]$ t _m ( ! names 9 ^! lett]s are writt51 n 9 syllables1 b by ideograms4 ,ribadda's "n is h>dly ev] spell$ syllabically1 ?\gh x is r5d]$ c]ta9 by ! cases 9 :i* x is s spell$4 ,i am incl9$1 !re=e1 to suppose t we h to deal1 n ) an unusual "n1 l ,abdhiba or ,abdtobba1 :i* is unkn[n 9 hi/ory1 b ) ! "n ( ,jo%ua's contempor>y1 spell$ 8,,u0 7 8,adoni0 8,"l071 & 8,,khi0 8,,ba10 8good d0 8z$ec0 78ju/ice074 ,!re mu/1 h[ev]1 always be "s d\bt z to p]sonal names1 unless *eck$ by v>iant read+s4 #cbc ,adoniz$ek is m$itat+ flight4 ,8 lett]s speak ( a raid on ,gez]1 ,ascalon1 & z f> z ,la*i%1 aft] ! tak+ ( ,ajalon by ! ,hebrews1 b !y say no?+ ( ,makk$ah4 ,f ! book ( ,jo%ua we le>n t aft] ! battle ( ,ajalon ! ,hebrews pursu$ to ,azekah1 p]haps ! ru9 ( ,zak1 ea/ ( ,gaza1 & to ,makk$ah 7x4 #aa71 & !n return$ to ,gilgal 7#ae74 ,an int]val ( un/at$ duration occurr$1 :ile ! five k+s1 ,adoniz$ek1 ,japhia1 ,hoham1 ,piram1 & ,debir 7v]4 #c71 fl$ to ,makk$ah1 :]e !y 7 f\nd hid 9 a cave4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is int]val1 app>5tly1 t ^! ,j]usalem lett]s 7 writt54 #cbd ,! sign is unusual4 ,! words are 8icalu1 ca-ar 7,irhu7 zabbatu10 or p]haps 8icalu-ca ar7unu7 zabbatu40 ,! latt] w\ld mean 8,!y prevail ov] !e2 !y h be5 swift to seize40 #cbe 8,i h no fa!r & no army40 ,x ei!r means ?is or 8,h ,i no fa!r & no fri5d80 ,x might ref] to 8 fa!r's dea?1 or to ! ,k+ ( ,egypt n be+ 8 fa!r & fri5d4 ,dr4 ,sayce r5d]s 8nei!r fa!r nor "m0 78,,sal um0 = 8rag um072 b x is v unusual = ori5tals to ref] to _! female relations or wives1 ?\gh 9 ! case ( ! ,k+ ( ,ac*o 7#ie ,b47 ! writ] speaks ( 8 wife2 b ?is is = a special reason 7see also #ajd ,b474 #cbf 8',abiri40 ,?is is read by o!rs 8,habiri0 78allies072 b ! political circum/ances d n agree ) ?is explanation1 & ! sign is us$ ?r\gh\t ! lett]s = ! guttural 8',a90 7z1 = in/ance1 9 ! "n ( ,azzah or ,gaza74 ,!re is no m5tion 9 ! s\!rn lett]s ( ,aziru1 ,abda%]ah1 ,aitugama1 or any ( ! nor!rn allies2 & ! sign = 8allies0 or 8help]s0 9 ! nor!rn lett]s is q diff]5t4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! ',abiri are nev] m5tion$1 except 9 ! s\?1 ne> ,j]usalem4 ,!y are call$ p ( ! 8blood0 or 8tribe0 ( ! ',abiri 7,b4 #ajf71 & ( ! 8l&0 ( ! ',abiri 7,b4 #aii71 %[+ t ! t]m is d]iv$ f ! ',ab>im1 or m\nta9s ea/ ( ,jordan4 ,! ,abiru *iefs are m5tion$ 9 ! s+ul> 7,b4 #ajb1 #ajd71 & none ( ^! facts c be reconcil$ ) ! view t !y 7 8allies40 ,!y are di/9ctly said to h come f ,seir 7,edom7 9 "o lett] 7,b4 #ajd71 & to h left _! pa/ures 7,b4 #ajc71 & are probably ! 8des]t p0 ( ! ,gez] lett] 7#ea ,b4 ,m474 ,_! actions are ^? record$ ( ,jo%ua's fir/ campaign1 & ! date agrees1 z does also ! notice 9 ! lett]s ( ,jab91 ,japhia1 & ,adoniz$ek1 ! contempor>ies ( ,jo%ua4 ,ano!r sugge/ion has be5 t !y 7 ,hebronites2 b 9 su* case ! 8n0 w\ld n be abs5t1 & ! sign = city w\ld no d\bt occur4 ,!y h also be5 suppos$ to be ,babylonians1 b ?is is indirect contradiction to ! relations notic$ 9 ! lett]s betwe5 ,egypt & ,babylon at ?is "t4 #cbg ,ilimelec is a "n f\nd 9 ! ,bible 7,ru? i4 #b2 ii4 #a7 z ! "n ( ,ru?'s fa!r-9-law1 a native ( ,be?lehem1 9 ! "t ( ! ,judges4 ,x is !re=e a ,hebrew "n4 #cbh ,milcilu 0 ! ,k+ ( ,gez]1 & ,su>data ( ,keilah2 8 lett]s foll[4 ,?is repres5ts ! league ( k+s be=e ! battle ( ,ajalon4 #cbi ,givti is probably "o ( ! ,gibeahs1 p]haps ,gibeah ( ,judah1 n[ ,jeb'a1 s\?we/ ( ,j]usalem1 9 ! direction ( ,keilah 7,jo%4 xv4 #eg71 eight miles we/ ( ,be?lehem2 unless we %\ld read ,gimtzi1 9 :i* case x w\ld be ,gimzu 7#b ,*ron4 xxviii4 #ah71 n[ ,jimzu1 ea/ ( ,lydda1 & nor? ( ,gez]4 ,! =m] read+ seems ! bett] 7see #aii ,b474 #ccj 8,kielti0 is 8,keilah0 7,jo%4 xv4 #dd71 n[ ,kilah1 ea/ ( ! ,valley ( ,elah1 9 ! direction ( ,hebron4 #cca ,rubute is ,rabbah ( ,judah1 n[ ! ru9 ,rubba1 9 ! same di/rict1 f\r miles ea/ ( ,beit ,jibrn 7,jo%4 xv4 #fj74 #ccb 8,be? ,baala?0 is probably ,baala? ( ,judah1 ! old "n ( ,kirja? ,je>im1 n[ ,erma1 9 ! ,valley ( ,sorek4 ,! ^w 8gur0 may ei!r mean t ! city 0 8ne>0 ,j]usalem1 or t x _h be5 an ally ( ,j]usalem4 ,x is cle> t if ! =ces ( ! l[l&s 7 m>*+ to assi/ ,j]usalem by ! highway1 pa/ ,kirja? ,je>im1 ! revolt ( t t[n w\ld delay ! =ces f ,gez]1 :i* w\ld naturally take t r\te4 #ccc 8,be? ,amilla0 is evid5tly ! 8,be? ham ,millo0 ( ! ,bible 7#b ,sam4 v4 #i72 8h\se ( ! *ief10 z we n[ "k4 ,x 0 ! royal palace 9 ! l[] city 7,akra71 nor? ( ,zion4 ,!re 0 also a ,millo 9 ,%e*em 7,judges ix4 #f1 #bj71 evid5tly ! palace ( t city4 #ccd ,:5 ,adoniz$ek s5t away 8 wom5 he 0 prep>+ = 8 own flight1 by ! advice1 x w\ld seem1 ( ,egypt4 ,! ,egyptian resid5t also retir$4 ,suta has already be5 m5tion$ z an ,egyptian (ficial 9 ! nor? 7#dh ,b472 he is also m5tion$ 9 a lett] f ,babylon 7#d ,b4 ,m471 & by ! ,k+ ( ,ac*o1 :o 0 a contempor>y ( ,neboyapiza & ( ,aziru 7#ie ,b471 :i* ) o!r indications %[s t ,aziru's revolt 0 contempor>y ) ! ,hebrew invasion--at lea/1 )9 a few ye>s4 #cce ,?is %[s ! enemy z com+ f ,m\nt ,seir or ,edom4 #ccf ,?is 8,givti0 w\ld seem to be "o ( ! ,gibeahs1 unless we %\ld read 8,gimtzi0 z be=e4 #ccg ,p]haps ?is is capable ( be+ r5d]$1 8,i am break+ to pieces2 ! *ief is becom+ ma/]40 #cch ,:at is meant is t ! ,egyptians1 hav+ come by sea to ,ascalon or ,gaza1 are to m>* to ,j]usalem by ! ,valley ( ,elah1 ! highway by :i* ! ,phili/9es came up aga9/ ,saul4 8,cazib0 78,*ezib07 is 9 ?is valley1 n[ ',a9 ,kezbeh2 & nor? ( x is a valley ) ! unique "n 8,naheir0 78! little riv]074 ,! road becomes difficult :5 ! ,valley ( ,elah turns to ! s\?1 :i* is allud$ to 9 ! next lett] 7,b4 #ajc74 7,= ,*ezib see also #gc ,b4 ,m47 #cci 8,tu-ur ba-zu0 appe>s to be spell$ phonetically1 b does n s\nd l a ,semitic "n4 ,if x 7 tak5 z an ideogram x might be r5d]$ 8,b5 ,zic>u40 #cdj 8,zelah0 has be5 propos$ 7,heb4 8,zel'a071 b ! f9al sign does n seem to be us$ to repres5t ! 8',a940 ,!re 7 two ,zelahs1 "o be+ ,petra1 ! o!r nor? ( ,j]usalem 7n[ probably ! ru9 ( ,salah72 x appe>s to me m probable t ,%iloh is int5d$4 ,! ,amorite 8z0 or 8s0 occasionally /&s = a ,hebrew 8%02 & ! mod]n "n 8,seiln0 has always pres5t$ ! difficulty t ! 8s0 is n ! prop] repres5tative ( ! ,hebrew 8%40 ,p]haps1 z 9 o!r cases1 ! peasant pronunciation repres5ts ! ,amorite r ?an ! ,hebrew s\nd4 ,%iloh is rem>kable = ! great pass x comm&s4 #cda ,!re 0 a siege ( ,la*i% by ,jo%ua 7,jo%4 x4 #cc74 #cdb ,rimmon is probably ! ,rimmon ( ,b5jam91 n f> s\? ( ,%iloh1 n[ ! village ( ,rummon 7,judges xx4 #de1 etc474 #cdc ,! "n spell$ 9 o!r cases 8,u-ru-sa-lim0 is "h spell$ 8,uru-sa-lim10 %[+ t ! usual explanation1 8city ( peace10 is probable4 ,x has be5 propos$ to translate 8city ( ! god ,salim10 a deity :o is n kn[n o!rwise2 b 9 ^! lett]s ! names ( gods h ! prefix ,,an 78deity071 :i* does n occur 9 any in/ance 9 ! "n ( ! city4 ,! ^w 8salim0 = 8peace0 has j be5 us$ 9 ! lett]1 & occurs else:]e 9 ^! lett]s4 #cdd 8,casipi40 ,x has be5 read 8,casia0 78,cu%ites071 b ! ^w be=e is 9 ! plural1 & ! plural c\ld n end 9 8a40 ,any great success is /ill attribut$ to sorc]y 9 ! ,ea/4 ,x may1 h[ev]1 only mean 8malici\s10 accord+ to its use 9 ,hebrew4 #cde ,!re 0 an ,egyptian kn[n to hi/ory :o bore ! "n ( ,paur 7,brugs*1 8,hi/40 i4 p4 #dfb72 he 0 a gov]nor 9 ,nubia1 some:at lat] ?an ! pres5t ev5ts4 ,! "n1 h[ev]1 mu/ h be5 common1 s9ce 8,paur0 /&s = 8,paka0 9 "s cases4 ,x has be5 already expla9$ z an ,egyptian ^w4 #cdf ,! p>ticiple is fem99e4 #cdg ,!re _h be5 f\r previ\s lett]s1 agree+ ) my arrangem5t4 #cdh ,ajalon 7n[ ,ylo7 is at ! foot ( ! ,be?horon ,pass1 :]e ! battle aga9/ ! five k+s occurr$4 ,! wom5 7 app>5tly s5t away be=e ! battle ( ,ajalon1 aft] :i* ! easie/ road to ! pla9s1 by ,be?horon & ,ajalon1 0 clos$4 ,! flight ( ,adoniz$ek took place1 accord+ to ! ,biblical acc\nt1 aft] ! battle ( ,ajalon1 :ile ,jo%ua 0 at ,gilgal1 :]e ! news 0 br\ght4 #cdi ,?is appe>s to be ! mean+1 & ref]s to ! road1 m5tion$ 9 ! la/ lett]1 by ! ,valley ( ,elan--less easy ?an t by ,ajalon4 #cej 8,casi10 or ,cu%1 z 9 ,egyptian records1 appe>s to mean upp] ,egypt4 ,see :at has be5 said z to ?is "n 9 ,ribadda's lett] 7#fa ,b474 #cea 8,h>ti ,cirmiel0 is evid5tly ,h>e? ,c>mel1 repres5t+ ! ,hebron c\ntry f ,h>e? 7,kh>as71 on ! nor?we/1 above ! ,valley ( ,elah1 to ,c>mel ( ,judah on ! s\!a/4 ,?is w\ld agree ) plac+ ,givti at ,jeb'a4 #ceb ,app>5tly ! s\!rn ,gibeah ( ,judah1 m5tion$ be=e 7#ajf ,b474 ,dr4 ,sayce reads ,ga?1 b :5 ,ga? is m5tion$ x x call$ ,giti 7#aed ,b474 #cec 8,labaya0 may mean1 accord+ to a common =m ( expression1 ! l& ( ,labaya4 #ced 8,salabimi10 ,%aalbim 7,judges i4 #ce2 #a ,k+s iv4 #i7 or ,%aalabb9 7,jo%4 xix4 #db71 is probably ,selbt1 ly+ s\!a/ ( ,lydda1 ne> ,ajalon4 #cee ,9 ,judges i4 #ce we read ( ! ,amorites rema9+ 9 ?is di/rict4 #cef ,?is "n may be read v>i\s ways1 z 8,addam>u0 or 8,abu ,am>u40 ,p]haps ! "n 8,i?am>0 may be comp>$ 7,exod4 vi4 #bc2 xxviii4 #a74 ,see also ,yabitiri ( ,joppa 7,abia!r874 #ceg ,! only difficulty 9 id5tify+ ?is place1 8,ci el-ti10 ) ,keilah lies 9 ! spell+ ) 8,caph0 in/ead ( 8,koph40 ,! "n conta9s ! requir$ guttural f\nd 9 ! ,hebrew2 ?is has disappe>$ f ! mod]n "n1 8,kilah40 ,! sign = 8,ki0 does n seem to be us$ 9 ^! lett]s2 & !re are sev]al o!r in/ances ( confusion ( ! two lett]s1 z :5 8,ka0 is writt5 = 8,ca0 78!e07 9 a few cases4 #ceh 8,ra0 is app>5tly an ,egyptian "n4 ,! ord] = )drawal ( ! troops appe>s to h arriv$4 #cei ,?is qu>rel betwe5 ! ,k+ ( ,j]usalem1 ! ,k+ ( ,makk$ah1 & ! ,k+ ( ,keilah is probably e>ly1 be=e ! appe>ance ( ! ,hebrews2 = ,adoniz$ek says t ! sons ( ,labaya 7#ajc ,b47 7 8 contempor>ies at t "t1 & ,suy>data becomes 8 ally 7#ajf ,b47 9 pres5ce ( ! common dang]4 ,if 8beh9d0 means to ! we/ 7! front be+ always ! ea/71 ! attack 0 f ! ,valley ( ,elah4 ,keilah has v r\gh m\nta9s on ! ea/1 & is easily rea*$ on ! we/4 #cfj ,! mean+ seems to be t ,adoniz$ek _h seiz$ ! flocks & h]ds4 #cfa 8,basma?10 mean+ 8balsam0 or 8sweet10 0 no d\bt a common woman's "n4 ,x occurs z ! "n ( ,i%mael's daught] :om ,esau m>ri$ 7,g54 xxxvi4 #c1 #d1 #ac71 & z t ( "o ( ,solomon's daught]s 7#a ,k+s iv4 #ae74 ,%e may h be5 ! wife ( ,milcilu1 ,k+ ( ,gez]1 & pleads = h] sons aft] h] husb&'s dea?4 ,he _h app>5tly be5 seiz$ by ! ,hebrews 7#ajf ,b474 #cfb ,zorah1 n[ ,sur'ah 7,jo%4 xix4 #da2 ,judges xiii4 #b1 etc471 0 n f> s\? ( ,ajalon1 & ne> ,gez] on ! s\!a/4 #cfc ,?is "n _c be id5tifi$1 z has be5 propos$1 ) t ( ,abda%]ah1 s9ce 8,a%tore?0 & 8,a%]ah0 are diff]5t words4 #cfd ,if x is to be read simply z a syllabic "n1 x w\ld be p]haps 8,musi-huna40 ,!re is a 8,mes-hah0 78place ( unction07 9 l[] ,galilee4 ,i h "h suppos$ 8huna0 to come f ! root 8hana0 7,heb4 8hanah071 8to inhabit40 #cfe 8,tus] ,atta10 a ,mongol "n1 8fa!r ( conque/40 8,arta ,sum>a0 appe>s to mean 8de/roy+ h]o40 #cff 8,mitani0 or ,mati5e 7,h]od1 i4 #gb1 #ahi1 #bjb2 iii4 #id2 v4 #di1 #eb2 vii4 #gb7 ext5d$ f ! s\rces ( ! ,araxes to ! ,halys ,riv]1 & ?us includ$ all ,arm5ia we/ ( ,lake ,van3 o!r names = ! region 71 ! 8,l& ( ,khani ,rabbe0 7or ,khani ,rabbatu7 & ! 8,l& ( ! ,m9yans40 7,see #bg ,b47 #cfg ,! ,hittites cle>ly did n live 9 ,mati5e1 b 9 ! adjac5t c\ntry ( nor!rn ,syria4 #cfh 8,gilukhipa10 a ,mongol "n1 8possess+ glory40 #cfi 8,gilia0 & 8,tunipripi10 ,mongol names1 8glori\s0 & 8v reliable40 #cgj ,?is may be dat$ late 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iii1 z ,dusratta surviv$ him4 #cga ,possibly ,que5 ,teie or ,?i4 #cgb ,amanu1 ! ,egyptian god ,am54 #cgc ,! ^w 8,khatanu0 means any k9sman by m>riage1 & 8emu0 is /ill us$ g5]ally ( any 8k9sman0 or ev5 = 8fri5d40 ,"s h translat$ 8son-9-law0 & 8fa!r-9-law10 b ! latt] ^w w\ld be 8khamu10 n 8emu40 ,dusratta 0 ! fa!r-9-law ( ,am5ophis ,,iv1 b bro!r-9-law ( ,am5ophis ,,iii4 #cgd 8,b9ti10 n 8,b9tiya0 78my daught]074 ,! ^w 8,b9t0 is /ill us$ g5]ally = 8a "y woman40 ,p]haps ,que5 ,teie is int5d$4 #cge 8,t>gumanu0 78int]pret]07 is ! mod]n 8dragoman40 ,khani 7see p4 #bja7 0 s5t to ,aziru1 %[+ t ! ,canaanite rebellion may h occurr$ 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iii4 #cgf 8,assat m>iya elme10 or p]haps 8,assutti elme0 789 m>riage to ! y\?074 ,!re is no /atem5t t %[s ,dusratta's daught] to h m>ri$ ,am5ophis ,,iii4 ,%e m>ri$ 8 son1 & is call$ 8daught]-9-law0 ( ,que5 ,teie 7#aa ,b4 ,m474 #cgg ,! gold came f ,nubia & ,abyss9ia4 7,see ,brugs*1 8,hi/4 ,egypt10 i4 pp4 #bhg1 #caj47 #cgh ,9 ,aramaic 8,gilia10 9 ! native tongue 8,gilias10 ) ! ,mongol t]m9ation ( ! nom9ative indef9ite4 #cgi 8,ikhib910 possibly ,kaban ,mad5 9 ,arm5ia4 #chj 8,si-migi-s0 is app>5tly a ,mongol title = "s deity1 8! eye ( night0 7or 8( sunset071 ei!r ! moon or ! ev5+ />4 #cha 8,khalci10 ei!r ,*alcis ne> ,aleppo1 or ! 8,l& ( ! ,khal0 or 8,phnicians40 7,k>nak li/1 ,no4 #adj47 #chb ,! ,m9yans 7,j]4 li4 #bg2 & 9 ,ps4 xlv4 #h1 ,t>gum7 liv$ we/ ( ,lake ,van4 ,! ,hyksos are call$ ,m51 or ,m5ti 9 ,egyptian texts4 ,apepi1 ! ,hyksos ,k+1 ador$ ,set1 or ,sut1 :o 0 ador$ also by ! ,hittites1 & f :om ,dusratta's fa!r1 ,sut-t>na 78,set is 8 "l07 0 probably nam$4 ,x w\ld appe> t ! ,hyksos1 ,hittites1 & ,arm5ians1 7 ( ! same race4 ,! l& ( ! ,m5 is said to h be5 ne> ,assyria1 & ea/ ( ,syria1 :i* agrees4 7,see ,brugs*1 8,hi/4 ,egypt10 i4 pp4 #baj1 #bcc1 #bcd1 #bci47 ,! ,m9y ( ,h]odotus 7i4 #adf2 iv4 #ade-adh7 are notic$ z mix$ ) ,aryans 9 ,ionia1 & 9 ,lac$mon 7 reg>d$ z desc5dants ( sailors 9 ! ,argo--p]haps f ,col*is & ! ,caucasus4 ,see :at is said z to ! simil>ity ( ! pres5ts f ,arm5ia 7#bf ,b471 & ! art ( ,myc5e & ,troy1 :i* is ( ,asiatic orig94 #chc ,h>ran 7,g54 xi4 #ca1 etc471 n[ ,h>rn1 0 on ! s\? bord] ( ,dusratta's k+dom1 m>*+ ) ,assyria4 7,comp>e #bd ,b47 #chd 8,tadukhipa10 a ,mongol "n1 8possess+ sweetness40 #che ,probably ,teie is "h meant1 z !re is no notice ( ,gilukhipa4 ,%e may h di$4 #chf 8,walk aft]0 = 8obey0 or 8wor%ip10 is us$ j z 9 ,biblical ,hebrew4 #chg ,! brok5 "n 0 8,nabkhuriya10 or ,am5ophis ,,iv1 z is cle> f ! next p>agraph4 ,he 0 also ! husb& ( ,tadukhipa1 z "h /at$4 7,see #aa ,b4 ,m47 #chh 8,sitatama10 a ,mongol "n1 app>5tly 8fair-fac$40 8,sutt>na10 also ,mongolic1 8,sut is 8 ,"l40 #chi ,z ,gilukhipa 0 m>ri$ dur+ ! reign ( ,sutt>na 7app>5tly f ,egyptian s\rces 9 ! t5? ye> ( ,am5ophis ,,iii1 or ab\t #adij ,b4,c471 x is possible t 8,teie0 is "h int5d$2 b h] fa!r's "n 0 ,iuaa1 or ,ivaa1 & x is n cle> :at relation %e 0 to ,dusratta4 ,f #aa ,b4 x seems cle> t !y 7 relat$1 & lat] 9 ! pres5t lett] he m5tions ! 8fa!r ( ,teie10 app>5tly z liv+ ) him aft] 8 own fa!r's dea?4 ,! syllables 8,ivve0 7p]haps = 8,ivaa07 prec$e ! fa!r's "n1 b z ! text is "h brok51 x is n c]ta9 t ^! syllables repres5t a p]sonal "n4 ,p]haps ,teie 0 ,dusratta's c\s94 ,%e 0 c]ta9ly ( royal bir?1 & is repres5t$ z v fair1 b ) d>k hair4 ,! words 8a daught]0 may mean only 8a "y woman40 #cij ,khai 0 s5t to ,aziru 7#ca ,b471 :i* aga9 %[s ! date ( ! ,canaanite rebellion to h be5 e>ly4 #cia ,?is agrees ) #bg ,b4 z reg>ds ,dusratta's conque/s 9 ! ,hittite c\ntry4 #cib ,z ,am5ophis ,,iv 0 m>ri$ already 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iii1 8 "m's m>riage evid5tly took place "s tw5ty ye>s at lea/ be=e ! date ( ?is lett]4 #cic ,app>5tly ?is 0 writt5 at lea/ f\r ye>s aft] ! dea? ( ,am5ophis ,,iii1 or ab\t #adej ,b4,c4 at e>lie/4 #cid ,! l&s giv5 :5 ,tadukhipa 0 m>ri$4 #cie 8,mazipalali10 a ,mongol "n1 8h]o ) ! sword40 #cif ,indicat+ t ^! ,mongols 7 n monogami/s4 #cig ,mongol "n1 8,ar-,tessupas10 8wor%ipp] ( ,tessupas0 7,rimmon74 ,o!r ,mongol names occur 9 #bg ,b4 79 ! native spee*7 includ+ ,asali 78joyful07 & ,artatan 78/rong soldi]074 ,if ,teie's "n 0 ,mongolic1 x w\ld mean 8bright40 #cih ,simil> extradition is notic$ 9 ! treaty betwe5 ,rameses ,,ii & ,kheta ,s>1 ! ,hittite k+1 a c5tury lat]4 #cii ,! signs ,,izcu1 ,,sak1 ,,tak 78weapon1 /one1 head07 seem to indicate a /one axe su* z ! ,c>ians us$4 ,battle-axes ( fl9t are notic$ 9 ! "t ( ,?o?mes ,,iii4 7,brugs*1 8,hi/4 ,egypt10 i4 p4 #cdb47 #djj ,?is lett] may1 p]haps1 be e>li] ?an ! prec$+4 #dja ,f a lat] lett] 7#a ,b4 ,m47 x seems t ! =eign ladies 7 %[n to envoys f _! p>5ts1 to enable !m to report z to _! heal?4 #djb ,or 8! curi\s ?+s40 #djc ,or1 p]haps1 8b lett]s are receiv$40 #djd ,?is agrees ) ! lett]s f ,babylonia 9 %[+ ! di/urb$ /ate ( ! c\ntries betwe5 ,arm5ia & ,egypt e>ly 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iv1 due to ! revolts ( ,hittites1 ,amorites1 & ,hebrews4 #dje ,! two-head$ eagle 0 a ,hittite emblem2 x is also f\nd at ,myc54 #djf ,iron f ,asia is believ$ to h be5 kn[n yet e>li] 7,brugs*4 8,hi/4 ,egypt10 i4 pp4 #cdb1 #ced74 ,x 0 kn[n 9 ! f\rte5? c5tury ,b4,c4 by its ,semitic "n1 8b]zil40 #djg ,cle>ly writt5 to ,teie1 z ,am5ophis ,,iv is m5tion$ z h] son4 #djh 8,yuni10 z a ,mongol "n1 w\ld mean 8true40 #dji 8,rimmon ,nir>i0 is an ,assyrian "n1 b ! k+ s call$ liv$ a good deal lat]4 ,! rank ( ?is writ] is evid5tly inf]ior1 b n z inf]ior z t ( ! ,canaanite *iefs4 ,he may h be5 an ,assyrian pr9ce1 & p]haps wrote to ,am5ophis ,,iii4 8,nukhasse0 ,dr4 ,bezold supposes to be ! 8,anaugas0 ( ! records ( ,?o?mes ,,iii1 an unkn[n region 9 ,syria4 ,i h suppos$ x to be ,m]a%1 read+ 8,m>khasse40 #daj ,?is k+1 unkn[n be=e1 0 probably old] ?an ,am5ophis ,,iii1 :o m>ri$ 8 daught]1 :o 0 m>riageable be=e ! writ]'s fa!r di$4 #daa ,z 9 ! previ\s case 7#hb ,b474 ,see p4 #bcf4 #dab ,probably ,irtabi 7#a ,b474 #dac ,! mon? names are writt5 9 ideograms ( ,accadian orig94 #dad ,?is ,k+'s date has be5 plac$ z late z #adjj ,b4,c41 b ! dates are n accurately fix$4 ,8 daught] appe>s to h m>ri$ ,burnaburias ( ,babylon be=e #adej ,b4,c4 78,trans4 ,soc4 ,bib4 ,ar*40 i4 p4 #fi74 ,8 pr$ecessor1 ,buzur1 ,assur1 _h settl$ ! ,assyrian b\nd>y ) ,burnaburias4 7,ibid41 p4 #fh47 #dae ,?is int]ruption 7see also ! lett] f ,*aldea1 #ah ,b41 9 ! lat] reign ( ,horus7 0 probably due to ! ,syrian revolt 7comp>e #bc ,b41 #g ,b41 & #h ,b471 %[+ t ! p[] ( ,egypt1 brok5 9 #adhj ,b4,c41 0 /ill unrecogniz$ z late z #adjj ,b4,c41 :i* br+s u ne> ! "t :5 ,rameses ,,ii recogniz$ ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,hittites1 ab\t #acfj ,b4,c4 7,see p4 #bda47 #daf ,suppos$ to h reign$ ab\t #aeej ,b4,c43 pres5ts f ,assyria 7 receiv$ by ,?o?mes ,,iii ev5 e>li] 7,brugs*1 8,hi/4 ,egypt10 i4 p4 #cbh71 includ+ *>iots & c$>-wood4 #dag ,burnaburias appe>s to h reign$ ab\t #adej ,b4,c41 or a little lat]4 ,z reg>ds ! dates ( ,egyptian k+s1 !y re/ on ! /atem5t 7see ,brugs*1 8,hi/410 i4 p4 #cie7 t ! /> ,so?is rose on ! #bh? ( ,epiphi1 9 ! reign ( ,?o?mes ,,iii1 & on ! date ( ! new moon ( v>i\s mon?s 9 ! same reign4 ,! ,egyptian ye> 0 a ye> ( #cfe days1 & !re=e vague z reg>d$ ! sid]eal ye>4 ,! ris+s ( ,so?is 7,sirius7 are record$ 78,decree ( ,canopus07 9 ! lat] ,ptolemaic times z !y occurr$ 9 connection ) ! ,egyptian ye>1 *ang+ "o day e f\r sol> ye>s2 & ! ,rosetta /one fixes ! cal5d>4 ,f ! ris+ ( ,so?is we %\ld obta9 a date ab\t #aeih ,b4,c4 z fall+ 9 ! reign ( ,?o?mes ,,iii2 & f ! co9cid5ces ( ! new moon we %\ld obta9 #aegd ,b4,c4 z ! ?irty-f\r? & #aehe ,b4,c4 z ! tw5ty-?ird ye>s ( 8 reign4 ,he w\ld1 !re=e1 acc$e #afjh ,b4,c4 ,dr4 ,brugs* places 8 accession ab\t #afjj ,b4,c4 #dah ,?is indicates ! beg9n+ ( ! ,syrian w>s 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iii4 #dai ,app>5tly a ,babylonian pr9cess 0 to be s5t to ,egypt1 & an ,egyptian pr9cess to ,babylon4 ,! two royal families 7 already alli$ by ! m>riage ( ,irtabi1 & yet e>li] ( ! si/] ( ,callimmas9 7#a ,b4 ,m471 ev5 if no ,egyptian pr9cess _h be5 grant$ to ! latt]4 ,! writ]'s son 0 probably ,c>akh>das1 :o succe$$ him4 #dbj ,zalmu 0 a ,babylonian4 ,see ! next lett]4 #dba ,khai 0 /ill liv+ 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iv4 #dbb 8,siiri10 8a company ( m]*ants10 z 9 ,hebrew4 #dbc ,or 8advis$ ?is40 ,! foes attack+ ,egypt 7 at "s di/ance f ,babylonia1 & ! news only came by ! envoy f ,egypt4 #dbd 8,sumatta40 ,comp>e 8,%ammah0 7,g54 xxxvi4 #ac-ag71 a prop] "n1 p]haps1 f ! same root4 #dbe 8,kh9na tuni0 w\ld mean 8inhabit+ ,kh9na10 see ,kh9i 7#fd ,b4 ,m41 p4 #be71 b m probably ,hanna?on 9 l[] ,galilee1 ea/ ( ,ac*o1 is int5d$1 n[ ,kefr' ,ann4 #dbf ,see ,zatatna & ,surata1 k+s ( ,ac*o 7#ic ,b41 #ie ,b471 p4 #bdi4 ,?is1 tak5 ) ! "n ( ,neboyapiza 9 ! latt] lett]1 indicates a date e>ly 9 ! reign ( ,am5ophis ,,iv4 #dbg ,alasiya 0 app>5tly a m>itime region beyond ! tribut>y ,egyptian ,/ates1 & n ei!r 9 ,babylonia 7,%9>7 nor 9 ! ,hittite c\ntry 7#e ,b4 ,m472 probably x is ! ,eli%ah ( ! ,bible on ! s\? %ores ( ,asia ,m9or4 7,see my note 8,p4 ,e4 ,f4 ,qu>t]ly ,/atem5t10 ,janu>y1 #ahib1 p4 #dd47 ,eli%ah 7,g54 x4 #d2 ,ezek4 xxvii4 #g7 0 a m>itime region4 ,! diffusion we/w>d ( a ,semitic population 9 ,cilicia has long be5 suspect$ to h occurr$ e>ly4 #dbh ,semitic p]sonal names1 %[+ ! wor%ip ( ,ea & ,baal 9 ,eli%ah4 #dbi ,! signs ,,sal ,,u indicate 8female s]vants40 #dcj 8,lukki10 p]haps ! ,lycians1 or p]haps ! ,ligyes ( ,h]odotus1 on ! bord]s ( ,mati5e 7vii4 #gb74 ,!y appe> to be ! ,laka :o liv$ 9 ! ,taurus1 ! ,leku ( ,egyptian records 7,brugs*1 ii4 pp4 #dd1 #ed1 #aaf1 #abd7 m5tion$ ) o!r tribes ( nor? ,syria1 & ) ! ,%akali%a--p]haps ,cilicians4 #dca 8,an-,am>-ut0 78sun-disk07 ,i h suppos$ to be ! "n ( ,khu-en-,at5 78glory ( ! sun-disk071 a title app>5tly ( ,am5ophis ,,iv 7,brugs*1 8,hi/4 ,egypt10 i4 p4 #dda72 b x may1 ( c\rse1 ref] to ! god s call$ 7see note1 p4 #aih74 ,! ,k+ ( ,egypt is call$ ! sun-god 9 _m ( ! lett]s 9 ?is collection4 #dcb ,! sign ,,khu means 8bird10 b also 8glory0 & 8pr9ce40 8,ilid ,,khumes0 ,i take to mean 8born ( pr9ces40 ,o!rs h r5d]$ x 8:o tra9s birds10 b x w\ld r mean 8:o gives bir? to birds10 :i* is impossible4 #dcc ,! "n ( ! ,k+ is ev]y:]e writt5 9 full1 ) ! two c>t\*es4 #dcd ,"h & 9 o!r places a gap 9 ! tablet has be5 fill$ up by ! correspond+ s5t5ce 9 ! inscription ( ,m$9et ,hab\4 #dce ,! plants4 #dcf ,allusion to ! fe/ival ( ! coronation4 #dcg ,! "h & 9 ! title ( ! ,k+ has be5 employ$ z we %\ld say a 8c5tury40 #dch ,lit]ally1 life1 heal?1 & /r5g?4 #dci ,i4e41 ! flocks ( ! temple's e/ates4 #ddj ,! defac$ passages ran ?us1 8,adoration ( ,osiris by ! /ew>d ( ! flocks 7,am5-mes71 son ( ! ,lady ,nef]-t-ari40 #dda ,ave6 #ddb ,vide ,goodw91 9 ,*abas2 ,mlanges ,,iii1 ,tom4 ,i1 pl4 #beg4 #ddc ,h]mopolis magna4 #ddd ,! entrance to ! dwell+ ( ! dead4 #dde ,! words 8paut0 & 8paut-ti10 or d\ble-paut1 are connect$ ) ! idea ( 8creation40 #ddf 1 1 abyssus4 #ddg 8,mesess10 sky1 vault1 & veil4 #ddh ,ritual1 *4 ,,xviii4 ,lepsius1 8,todt5bu*10 xi4 *4 ,,xviii4 ix4 e4 #ag4 ,i4 #fb4 #ddi ,lit]ally1 8= a numb] ( times40 #dej ,! two long fea!rs :i* adorn ! head-attire ( ! ,sun-god4 #dea 8,s5s510 frat]nize4 #deb ,sam4 #dec ,b5efic5t =ce4 #ded ,! great dwell+ ( ,seb is ! e>? itself4 #dee ,i4e41 ,to ! "l ( ju/ice4 #def ,! entire nor?4 #deg ,or1 satiat+ abundance4 #deh ,! exact mean+ is ! ,fr5* 8combl]40 #dei ,! papyrus is mu* worn "h4 ,! "n ( ! place is p]haps 8,pamak> ( ! sky40 #dfj ,indian fig4 #dfa 8,se/s\-em-paf-nakht\ ,ousorm>a0 is ! "n ( a =tress built by ,rameses ,,ii1 9 ,syria or ,pale/9a1 & diff]5t f ,ouati4 ,! "n means 8,rameses ,,ii 9 8 victories40 #dfb ,! ord] is q contradictory4 ,h[ c x be disobey$1 & h[ obey$8 #dfc ,or1 gone to ! gap to :i* ! dead w5t 9 ! ,sun-boat4 #dfd ,syrians z prison]s ( w>4 #dfe ,negroes4 #dff ,c$> or acacia4 #dfg ,a k9d ( balsam4 #dfh ,syria4 #dfi ,or cattle4 #dgj ,or indu/ri\s1 8rut40 #dga ,dead or dep>t$4 #dgb ,if ?is r5d]+ is correct1 ! mean+ mu/ be t ! god ( ! ,nile is ! secret s\rce ( light2 see #c1 l4 #e1 & #h1 l4 #a4 ,! attributes ( ,egyptian gods1 :o repres5t ! unkn[n "u v>i\s aspects1 are int]*angeable to a great ext5t2 "h ! ,nile is ,ammon1 do+ also ! "w ( ,ra4 ,dr4 ,bir* sugge/s t ! r5d]+ may be1 8hid+ 8 c\rse night & day40 #dgc ,ra1 ! ,sun-god1 :o is repres5t$ z delight+ 9 fl[]s2 see ,ritual1 c4 lxxxi1 8,i am ! pure lily :i* comes out ( ! fields ( ,ra40 #dgd ,! ,nile-god trav]ses heav52 8 c\rse !re corresponds to t ( ! riv] on e>?4 #dge ,see x4 #f4 ,?is is obscure1 b x may mean t ! ,nile-god protects ! newly s[n fields f ! birds4 #dgf ,i4e41 he sets !m at "w4 ,?us ,ritual1 c4 xv4 #bj1 8,ra1 ! giv] ( food1 de/roys all place = idl5ess1 cuts (f all excuse40 #dgg ,z !y are by idl5ess2 see ,ritual1 cxxv4 p4 cclv4 7,bir*74 #dgh ,i4e41 he makes x ready = cultivation4 #dgi ,_! joy & gratitude respond to 8 advance4 #dhj ,num is ! ,nile-god reg>d$ z giv+ life4 #dha ,! ,egyptian ^w corresponds to 1 :i*1 accord+ to ,plut>*1 signifies 4 7,isis et ,osiris1 c4 #cg47 ,! ,egyptians1 l all anci5t p1 id5tify t]ror ) /r5g? or greatness4 #dhb ,?is scriptural phrase comes 9 abruptly4 ,x is probably drawn f "s old] s\rce4 #dhc ,! true ,deity is n repres5t$ by any image4 ,?is is a relic ( primeval mono!ism3 out ( place z ref]r+ to ! ,nile1 b po9t+ to a deep] & s\nd] fai?4 ,comp>e ! laws ( ,manu1 i4 #e-g4 #dhd ,see la/ l9e ( #ac4 ,!re are no %r9es cov]$1 z usual1 ) color$ hi]oglyphics4 ,! :ole ( ?is passage is ( extreme importance1 %[+ t1 ap>t f all objects ( idolatr\s wor%ip1 ! old ,egyptian recogniz$ ! exi/5ce ( a supreme god1 unkn[n & inconceivable1 ! true s\rce ( all p[] & goodness4 ,comp>e ! olde/ =ms ( ! #ag? *apt] ( ! fun]al ,ritual 9 ,lepsius's 8,aelte/e ,texte40 #dhe #a ,ki4 viii4 #bg4 #dhf ,is4 xi4 #ac1 #ad4 #dhg ,or 8?\ give/ !m c\nsels1 ord]e/ all _! go+s40 #dhh ,i4e41 8all magi/rates are ! s]vants ( ! deity1 & adm9i/] 8 law f ,s\? to ,nor?40 #dhi ,masp]o 8p> lui e/ bue l'eau 7les pleurs7 de t\s les yeux10 i4e4 8he wipes away te>s f all eyes40 #dij ,dr4 ,bir*1 to :om ,i am indebt$ = ?is r5d]+1 obs]ves t ! goddess ,nei? is (t5 repres5t$ ) two crocodiles suck+ h] brea/s4 #dia ,i4e41 8,! ,nile fills all mortals ) ! languor ( desire1 & gives fecundity40 #dib ,i4e41 8)\t ne$+ ra91 ! gift ( ! goddess ( heav540 ,su* seems to be ! mean+ ( a v obscure passage4 #dic ,see note on #a4 #did ,! mean+ is1 evid5tly1 t he comb9es ! attributes ( ,ptah ! ,demiurge1 & ,kabes1 an unkn[n god4 #die ,all ?+s s]viceable to man--arms1 implem5ts1 etc4 #dif ,?is seems to mean1 8he gives oracles at 8 %r9e40 ,obs]ve ! inconsi/5cy ( ?is ) #e4 #dig ,caus+ sc>city ( food 9 ! l&4 ,see ,ex4 viii4 #ah1 #ba4 #dih ,9 a season ( sc>city pray]s are (f]$ = supply ( wat]4 ,! foll[+ l9es seem to describe great ha/e :5 ! inundation comes on2 none wait = _! clo?+1 ev5 :5 valuable1 & ! nightly solemnities are brok5 up3 b ! passage is obscure4 #dii ,lit]al answ]1 8i4e41 ) ?anks & pray]s1 :5 ?\ br+e/ ! wat] 9 abundance40 #ejj ,see ,,ii4 #b4 #eja ,! gold repres5ts ! preci\sness ( ! gift ( food4 #ejb ,?is is (t5 m5tion$ 9 ! inscriptions among ! mo/ preci\s /ones4 #ejc ,see note on ,,ii4 #d4 #ejd ,:i* he ate :5 he c\ld get no?+ else4 #eje ,an allusion to ! leg5d t ! ,nile comes =? f two op5+s 9 ! ,s\?4 #ejf ,see ,v1 la/ l9e4 #ejg ,! ,ph>aoh4 #ejh ,! two regions4 #eji 8,at ! ent]ta9m5ts ( ! ri*1 j z ! company is ab\t to rise f ! repa/1 a small c(f9 is c>ri$ r\nd1 conta9+ a p]fect repres5tation ( a dead body2 x is 9 size sometimes ( "o1 b nev] m ?an two cubits1 & z x is %[n to ! gue/s 9 rotation ! be>] exclaims1 #8,ca/ y\r eyes on ?is figure2 aft] dea? y y\rself w resemble x3 dr9k1 !n1 & be happy4' 0--,h]odotus1 8,eut]pe10 xxviii4 #eaj 8,! ,song ( ! ,h>p]0 9 ! tomb ( ,nef]-hotep be>s a great resemblance to ?is composition4 ,see ,dmi*51 8,hi/oris*e ,ins*rift510 ii4 pl4 #dj4 #eaa ,or1 p]haps1 8! little ones1 ! *ildr540 #eab ,imhotep1 ! son ( ! primeval deity ,ptah1 0 ! my?ical au?or ( v>i\s arts & sci5ces4 ,! ,greeks spell$ ! "n 1 ,im\?1 b m frequ5tly sub/itut$ ! "n 1 ,asclepios4 #eac ,h>tatef 0 ! son ( ,k+ ,m5k]a 7,myc]9us71 to :om ! discov]y ( "p ( ! ,ritual1 cap4 lxiv4 is attribut$1 & :o 0 ! au?or ( a my/ical "w4 #ead ,comp>e ! ,assyrian phrase 8,! l& m5 _c return f10 8,desc5t ( ,i%t>10 8,records ( ! ,pa/10 ,vol4 i4 p4 #adc1 p4 #e4 #eae ,i4e41 8( ! m\rn]s40 #eaf ,"h foll[s a lacuna4 #eag #b ,ana/asi1 p4 #h1 l4 #e1 to p4 #i1 l4 #a4 #eah #b ,ana/asi1 p4 #i1 l4 #b1 to p4 #aj1 l4 #a4 #eai ,! phrase :i* ,i h translat$ 8! way ( ,am50 is lit]ally 8! wat] ( ,am540 ,9 ,egypt ! riv] ,nile 0 ! great road or highway1 h5ce by an easy metaphor ! wat] 0 us$ to signify 8! way02 t is1 ! w1 comm&1 or rule #ebj #b ,ana/asi1 p4 #aj1 l4 #a4 #eba ,tum or ,atum 7! sett+ sun71 ,"l ( ,heliopolis4 #ebb ,heliopolis1 ! city ( ,tum4 #ebc ,heliopolis1 ! city ( ,tum4 #ebd ,or1 8d n c5sure me40 #ebe ,lit]ally1 8)\t 8 body40 ,x seems to mean weakness1 mutilation1 or disability4 #ebf ,lit]ally1 8^u my m\?40 #ebg ,lacuna4 #ebh #b ,ana/asi1 p4 #e1 l4 #f4 #ebi ,lit]ally1 89 heal?1 life1 & /r5g?02 b ! ,k+ be+ ! subject ( ! wi%1 ,i h v5tur$ to ,anglicize ! phrase z above4 #ecj ,! ,k+ ,m5eptah1 son ( ,rameses ,,ii1 & 8 imm$iate successor4 #eca ,! ,sun4 #ecb ,a =m ( ! ,sun-god ( ! ,we/1 ! *ief god ( ,heliopolis4 #ecc ,lacuna4 #ecd ,lacuna4 #ece ,lacuna4 #ecf ,lacuna4 #ecg ,! pan!r's sk9 0 ! special *>act]i/ic ( ! dress ( ! prie/ ( ,khem ! ,vivifi]4 #ech ,lacuna4 #eci ,lacuna4 #edj ,rannu1 an ,egyptian goddess :o presid$ ov] ! h>ve/4 #eda ,lacuna4 #edb ,lacuna4 #edc ,lacuna4 #edd ,an or ,on1 8! h\se ( ! ,obelisk10 or ,heliopolis4 #ede ,!bes4 #edf ,arabia4 #edg ,pale/9e or ,arabia4 #edh ,*em4 #edi ,mah5nu4 #eej ,uati4 #eea ,frequ5t allusions are made 9 ! papyri to ! production ( creat$ ?+s f ! eyes ( ,ra or ( ,horus4 ,noxi\s ?+s 7 suppos$ to be produc$ f ! eye ( ,set or ,typhon4 #eeb ,!bes4 #eec ,heliopolis4 #eed ,! "n ,am5 means 8secret10 or 8hidd540 #eee ,h>ma*is4 #eef ,!bes4 #eeg ,heliopolis4 #eeh ,! s]p5t #eei ,creator4 #efj ,! diadem4 #efa ,_m ( ! phrases 9 ?is beautiful hymn are ambigu\s1 ev5 :]e ! orig9al text is p]fect4 #efb ,?is note is subscrib$ 9 ! orig9al papyrus4 #efc 8,at ! front ( ! morn+40 ,"s pref] r5d]+ ! words 8e morn+40 #efd ,p]haps 8,approa* ?\ ?y "m ,nut40 8,neb ,ra10 8,"l ,ra10 seems cle>ly ! read+ ( ! text giv5 9 ,lepsius1 unless ! scribe has twice put ! hi]atic "* = 8nut]0 in/ead ( ! usual =m ( 8h02 8neb heh10 8"l ( et]nity10 z ,masp]o r5d]s x1 is :at might r h be5 expect$4 ,9 ! foll[+1 8,isis & ,neph?ys0 is ! v]sion ( ,m4 ,masp]o2 ! text appe>s to me to give ,osiris4 #efe ,p]haps1 8he _c advance40 #eff ,nehah]1 8gha/ly fac$10 an inf]nal demon1 sometimes repres5t$ z a s]p5t4 #efg 8,?\ give/ life20 ?is may be und]/ood also z imp]ative1 8give life40 #efh ,be*1 ! ,ea/]n hill ( sunrise4 ,its opposite height 0 call$ ,manu4 #efi 8,?\ turne/ gloom into repose40 ,i am n confid5t t ! mean+ ( ! orig9al1 8ta-k ne%5 enti /]10 is correctly giv5 9 ^! words2 p]haps 8?\ make/ ! adv]s>y pro/rate0 may m truly convey ! s5se4 #egj ,isis & ,neph?ys4 #ega ,! "n ( ,osiris is inv>iably prefix$ to t ( ! deceas$1 ! latt] be+ always assimilat$ to ?is god4 #egb ,! fir/ two sections are evocations address$ to ,osiris defunct1 express+ ! grief ( 8 two si/]s at ! loss ( _! bro!r1 & ref]r+ to ! se>* made by !m aft] him4 #egc ,"o ( ! names ( ,osiris4 #egd ,surname ( ,osiris4 #ege ,surname ( ,osiris4 #egf ,! foll[+ sections are invocations address$ to ,osiris "u ! =ms ( ! ,moon & ! ,sun1 express+ ! joy ( 8 two si/]s at hav+ ?us p]ceiv$ him4 #egg ,! ,sacr$-,eye "h indicates ! disk ( ! moon4 #egh ,! sun 9 all 8 p[]4 #egi ,! sett+ sun4 #ehj ,! /> ( ,sirius1 :]e ! s\l ( ,isis dwelt4 #eha ,isis hav+ ) ! aid ( h] si/] ,neph?ys reunit$ ! p>ts ( ,osiris's body1 disp]s$ by ,set1 =m$ ( !m ! infant ,horus4 #ehb ,nei? p]sonifi$ ! ,l[] ,hemisph]e1 :5ce ,osiris1 ! ,ris+ ,sun1 appe>$ "u ! =m ( ,horus4 #ehc ,! sun nightly s9ks into ! bosom ( 8 "m ,nei?1 :o p]sonifies ! ,l[] ,hemisph]e ( heav54 #ehd ,osiris1 aga9 com+ =? "u ! =m ( ,horus-conqu]or 7or ! ,ris+ ,sun71 becomes ! ,"l ( ! ,univ]se4 #ehe ,! high-prie/1 read] 9 ! panegyrics4 #ehf ,! high-prie/ presid+ ov] fun]al c]emonies & rituals4 #ehg ,! ,great ,hall :]e9 ! ,judgm5t-sc5e 0 pa9t$4 #ehh ,! heav5ly region4 #ehi ,! univ]sal be+4 #eij 8,"u ! =m (40 #eia ,! e>?4 #eib ,gods4 #eic 8,:o speaks to himself40 #eid ,crat]4 #eie ,! weep]4 #eif ,a fi%1 mo/ likely ! 8phagros10 ! appe>ance ( :i* 0 connect$ ) ! inundation4 #eig ,! div9e eye4 #eih ,vivifies4 #eii ,! mean+ ( ?is "n is d\btful4 #fjj ,! god ( ! sph]es4 #fja ,glorifies himself4 #fjb ,a title ( ,osiris1 lit]ally 8,he :o resides 9 ! ,we/40 #fjc ,! cov]+ ( ,ati1 ! air7874 #fjd ,sol> disk4 #fje ,! spl5did "o4 #fjf ,gives a body to4 #fjg ,creates4 #fjh ,p]haps ,anubis4 #fji ,sol> disk4 #faj ,lacuna4 #faa ,:o speaks to himself4 #fab 8,he :o raises 8 s\l40 #fac 8,! high _s40 #fad ,fle%1 or sub/ance4 #fae ,lit]ally1 8! %9+ face40 #faf 8,he :o is on ! gr\nd40 #fag ,d\btful mean+4 #fah 8,creates10 8fa%ions40 #fai ,! g5ii ( ! wat*es ( ! night4 #fbj ,lacuna4 #fba ,he :o op5s ! e>?4 #fbb ,he :o is arm$ ) tee?4 #fbc ,d\btful mean+4 #fbd ,ra "u ! =m ( a sc>ab4 #fbe ,lacuna4 #fbf ,lacuna4 #fbg ,teb ,temt4 #fbh ,lacuna4 #fbi ,lacuna4 #fcj ,apophis1 ! great s]p5t ( evil4 #fca ,! royal ,osiris4 #fcb ,! god ( ! two horizons4 #fcc ,unkn[n con/ellation4 #fcd ,! moon4 #fce ,! sol> disk4 #fcf ,lacuna4 #fcg ,lacuna4 #fch ,hu1 ! creative life2 ,sa1 ! intellig5ce4 #fci ,! wat] ( ! ,ea/4 #fdj ,! wat] ( ! ,we/4 #fda ,he :o comes =? f ,mehur4 #fdb ,he :o is 9 ,netur4 #fdc ,"o ( ! halls ( ! empyrean1 :i* is "h p]sonifi$ z a goddess4 #fdd ,! l[] region4 #fde ,! /rip$ headdress g5]ally worn on ! /atues ( ! k+s4 #fdf ,! planet ,m>s4 #fdg ,?o?4 #fdh ,?o?4 #fdi ,! et]nal be+4 #fej ,he :o embraces4 #fea ,! ,god ( ! ,nose4 ,ea* "p ( ! body ( ! deceas$ becomes a god4 ,! same is f\nd 9 ! fun]eal texts1 & especially 9 ! 8,book ( ! ,dead10 *4 xlii4 #feb ,osiris4 #fec ,! ,osiris is an h]maphrodite be+4 #fed ,lacuna4 #fee ,lacuna4 #fef ,8 own =m4 #feg ,! sceptre :i* has ! =m ( a hook1 & commonly held 9 ! h& ( ,osiris4 #feh ,! :ite & r$ cr[n1 :i* is ! emblem ( dom9ion ov] bo? ,upp] & ,l[] ,egypt4 #fei ,8 exi/5ces4 #ffj ,8 exi/5ces4 #ffa ,ton54 #ffb ,ton54 #ffc ,nut p]sonifi$ ! ,upp] ,hemisph]e ( heav54 #ffd ,"h 0 writt5 ! "n ( ! deceas$4 #ffe ,probably a sub/ance us$ = purify+ & p]fum+4 #fff ,! e>?4 #ffg ,heav54 #ffh ,! sett+ sun4 #ffi ,! sol> b>k4 #fgj ,osiris4 #fga ,ano!r v]sion3 unite? itself 7to7 ! brea? ( ?y no/rils4 #fgb ,ano!r v]sion1 8by ?y ,"l1 ,ra40 #fgc ,osiris4 #fgd ,^? ( ! mummy4 #fge ,?is is ! ackn[l$gm5t ( ! resurrection effect$ by ! c]emonies ( ! mummification4 ,i am indebt$ to ! fri5dly aid ( ,m4 ,*abas = ! translation ( ?is & "o or two o!r passages4 #fgf ,corrupt$ passage re/or$ by means ( ! manuscripts ( ! ,l\vre4 #fgg ,ano!r v]sion3 8?\ art receiv$40 #fgh ,corrupt$ passage3 translation unc]ta94 #fgi ,heliopolis4 #fhj ,h]mopolis4 #fha ,ano!r v]sion3 8! liv+40 #fhb ,lit]ally1 8! ,we/]n]s40 #fhc ,illegible passage re/or$ by means ( ! manuscripts ( ! ,l\vre4 #fhd ,ano!r v]sion3 8?is volume ( ! ,book ( ,respirations is made = him & ! s\ls ( ! gods40 #fhe ,m4 de ,r\g reads 8,ates*10 b !re are v /rong reasons = believ+ t ! fir/ syllable 9 ?is ^w is to be read 8,kat10 n 8,at40 ,( ?is op9ion is ,m4 ,brugs*4 ,! ,syrian "n 0 probably 8,kade%0 7! ,holy ,city71 :i* ! ,egyptians1 n hav+ ! lett] 8d10 wrote 8,kate%40 ,!re 7 sev]al places s call$ 9 ! ,ea/1 b ! ,kade% "h m5tion$ has n be5 satisfactorily id5tifi$ ) any ( !m4 #fhf ,! ^w 8horse0 is us$ 9 ! orig9al = a *>iot1 ,hom] uses ! plural ippoi 9 a simil> mann]4