Instruction of Amenemope

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i 62 the teaching OF AMEN-EM-APT 290. Thirteenth Chapter. LVIII. 291. Make not men to affix [additions ?] to the roll (register ?). 292. This is an abominable thing to the God. LIX. 293. (Col. XVI). Make not the word of one man of iniquity [to appeal'] to be the truth by any act of thine, 294. Whilst at the same time thou art supporting another man of iniquity with thy tongue. LX. 295. Reckon not as nothing things [that have value], 296. [By so doing] thou wilt falsify thy rolls (or, registers) . LXI. 297. If thou findest a great mass of hidden treasure in the possession of a poor man, 298. Make {i.e., divide) it into three portions. 299. Release two portions [and] let one remain [with thee], 300. Thou shalt find it hke the ways of life. 301. Thou shalt lie down and sleep and pass thy whole night [as safely] as if it were to-day ; 302. Thou shalt find it like the report (or, news) of a good thing. LXII. 303. Better is the praise {i.e., approval) with the love of men 304. Than the riches (or, wealth) laid up in a treasure house. 305. Better are the cakes of flour and water [eaten] with a loving mind (or, disposition) 306. Than strong meats [eaten] with strife and enmity.