The Neter Sesen (The Shat-Sila Ma'at-The Nesu Enderase)

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its ceiling of lapis lazuli, walls of silver, floors of [acacia wood], doors of copper, bolts of bronze. The serfs (however) plotted against me. Be prepared against this ! If You know this, then You are its Lord, You the All-Lord. Behold, much hatred is in the streets. The wise says 'yes', the fool says 'no' for he has not understood it, as his face is lacking eyes, (that You) were my own tongue, Senusret my son, when I (still) walked on my feet, (that You) were my own heart, when my eyes still beheld You, the child of a happy hour. Concluding advise? Behold, I made the beginning, You will tie the end. I have landed by the dead, (and) You wear the White Crown of Amen's son. The seal is in its correct place, (and) jubilation has started for You in the bark of Ra Ascend to the throne for a government better than most, not like mine ! Be courageous, raise your monuments, establish your strongholds, and beware of those You know, for I do not wish them on the side of your Majesty."

The Instruction of Amenemope


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