--- type: article status: Published slug: "book-dead-spell-125b" title: "Book of the Dead, Spell 125B" author: "Traditional composition; Papyrus Maiherperi witness" tradition: "egyptian" language: "egy" genre: "negative declarations" period: "New Kingdom Egypt" source_url: "https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/literature/religious/bd125b.html" certainty: observed source: "https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-static/digitalegypt/literature/religious/bd125b.html" unknowns: none known --- # Book of the Dead, Spell 125B ## Original ### Declaration 1 01. i.wsx nmt m iwnw n ir.i isft ### Declaration 2 02. i.Hpt sDt prt m Xr-aHA n awA.i ### Declaration 3 03. i.fndy pr m xmnw n awn ib.i ### Declaration 4 04. i.am-Swt pr m qrt n tA.i ### Declaration 5 05. i.nHA-Hr pr m r-sTAw n smA.i rmt ### Declaration 6 06. i.rwty pr m pt n HD.i dbHw ### Declaration 7 07. i.irty.fy-m-ds pr m xm n ir.i xbt ### Declaration 8 08. i.nbi pr m xtxt n TA.i xt-nTr ### Declaration 9 09. i.sd-qsw pr m Hnn-nswt n Dd.i grg ### Declaration 10 10. i.wd-nsr pr m Hwt-kA-ptH n nHm.i wnmt ### Declaration 11 11. i.qrrty pr m imnt n nkn.i ### Declaration 12 12. i.HD-ibHw pr m tA-S n thA.i ### Declaration 13 13. i.wnm-snf pr m nmt n smA.i awt n nTr ### Declaration 14 14. i.wnm-bskw pr m mabAyt n ir.i hnyt ### Declaration 15 15. i.nb-mAat pr m mAaty n awA.i Hnt-t ### Declaration 16 16. i.tnmy pr m bAst n smtmt.i ### Declaration 17 17. i.aAdy pr m iwnw n Sm r.i ### Declaration 18 18. i.dwdw pr m andty n sxwn.i nis Hr xt.i ### Declaration 19 19. i.wAmmty pr m xbt n nk.i Hmt TAy ### Declaration 20 20. i.mAA-int.f pr m pr-mnw n dAdA.i ### Declaration 21 21. i.Hry wrw pr m iAmt n ir.i hrw ### Declaration 22 22. i.xmy pr m st-wrt n th.i ### Declaration 23 23. i.sd-xrw pr m wryt n TA.i ### Declaration 24 24. i.nxn pr m hqa-and n sX.i Hr mdt nt mAat ### Declaration 25 25. i.sr-xrw pr m wnsy n Xnn.i ### Declaration 26 26. i.bAsty pr m StAyt n srm.i ### Declaration 27 27. i.Hr.f-HA.f pr m tpHt n nwH.i n nknk ### Declaration 28 28. i.tA-rdwy pr m ixxw n am ib.i ### Declaration 29 29. i.knmty pr m knmt n Snt.i ### Declaration 30 30. i.in-Htp.f pr m sAw n pr a.i ### Declaration 31 31. i.nb-Hrw pr m dnft n As ib.i ### Declaration 32 32. i.sxry pr m Twnt n th.i iwn n ia nTr ### Declaration 33 33. i.abwy pr m sAwty n aSA xrw.i Hr mdt ### Declaration 34 34. i.nfr-tm pr m Hwt-kA-ptH n iwyt.i n ir.i bin ### Declaration 35 35. i.tm-sp pr m ddw n ir.i Snt nswt ### Declaration 36 36. i.ir-m-ib.f pr m Tbw n rhn.i mw-di-mw (?) ### Declaration 37 37. i.ihy pr m nw n qa xrw.i ### Declaration 38 38. i.HD-rxyt pr m wnn.f n Snt.i nTr ### Declaration 39 39. i.nHbt-nfrt pr m gm n ir.i sfw ### Declaration 40 40. i.nHb-kAw pr m niwt n ir stnt r.i ### Declaration 41 41. i.Dsr-tp pr m niwt n wr Xrt n is Hr xt.i ### Declaration 42 42. i.inn-a.f pr m niwt n sAt.i nTr m niwt.i ## Translation — Mouseia > Mouseia’s complete machine-assisted Musean translation, made directly from all 42 negative declarations of the complete extant Papyrus Maiherperi witness for fidelity, clarity, structure, imagery, and cadence. ### Declaration 1 01. O Wide of Stride, who comes from Heliopolis, I have not done wrong. ### Declaration 2 02. O Embracer of Flame, who comes from Kheraha, I have not robbed. ### Declaration 3 03. O Nosed One, who comes from Hermopolis, my heart has not been greedy. ### Declaration 4 04. O Swallower of Shadows, who comes from the Cavern, I have not stolen. ### Declaration 5 05. O Savage-Faced, who comes from Rosetau, I have not killed people. ### Declaration 6 06. O Double Lion, who comes from the sky, I have not damaged the offerings. ### Declaration 7 07. O His Eyes Are of Flint, who comes from Khem, I have not done harm. ### Declaration 8 08. O Fiery One, who comes from Khetkhet, I have not taken divine property. ### Declaration 9 09. O Breaker of Bones, who comes from Heracleopolis, I have not spoken falsehood. ### Declaration 10 10. O Dispenser of Flame, who comes from Memphis, I have not taken away food. ### Declaration 11 11. O Double Cavern-Dweller, who comes from the West, I have not injured anyone. ### Declaration 12 12. O White of Teeth, who comes from the Lake-Land, I have not transgressed. ### Declaration 13 13. O Eater of Blood, who comes from the place of execution, I have not slaughtered livestock belonging to the god. ### Declaration 14 14. O Eater of Entrails, who comes from the tribunal, I have not shown partiality. ### Declaration 15 15. O Lord of Truth, who comes from the Two Truths, I have not robbed the first portion. ### Declaration 16 16. O Strayer, who comes from Bubastis, I have not eavesdropped. ### Declaration 17 17. O Angry One, who comes from Heliopolis, my mouth has not run on. ### Declaration 18 18. O Doubly Evil One, who comes from Andjet, I have not stirred up an outcry over my affairs. ### Declaration 19 19. O Boiling One, who comes from Khebet, I have not had sex with another man’s wife. ### Declaration 20 20. O He Who Sees What He Brings, who comes from the House of Min, I have not masturbated. ### Declaration 21 21. O Chief of the Great Ones, who comes from Iamet, I have not caused terror. ### Declaration 22 22. O Destroyer, who comes from the Great Seat, I have not transgressed. ### Declaration 23 23. O Cutter of Voices, who comes from Weryt, I have not been angry. ### Declaration 24 24. O Child, who comes from Heqa-Andj, I have not been deaf to words of truth. ### Declaration 25 25. O Foreteller of Voices, who comes from Unsi, I have not caused strife. ### Declaration 26 26. O Bastetian, who comes from the Secret Chamber, I have not caused weeping. ### Declaration 27 27. O His Face Is Behind Him, who comes from the cavern, I have not had sex with a boy. ### Declaration 28 28. O Hot of Feet, who comes from the Spirit-Land, I have not swallowed my heart. ### Declaration 29 29. O One of Darkness, who comes from Darkness, I have not reviled anyone. ### Declaration 30 30. O He Who Brings His Offering, who comes from Sais, my hand has not gone forth. ### Declaration 31 31. O Lord of Faces, who comes from Djenefet, my heart has not rushed. ### Declaration 32 32. O Overthrower, who comes from Tjunt, I have not violated the pillar of the god’s washing. ### Declaration 33 33. O Two-Horned One, who comes from Asyut, my voice has not been excessive in speech. ### Declaration 34 34. O Nefertum, who comes from Memphis, I have not caused harm; I have not done evil. ### Declaration 35 35. O He Who Does Not Repeat, who comes from Busiris, I have not reviled the king. ### Declaration 36 36. O He Who Acts as He Desires, who comes from Tjebu, I have not obstructed water giving water (?). ### Declaration 37 37. O Ihy, who comes from Nun, I have not raised my voice. ### Declaration 38 38. O He Who Brightens the People, who comes from Wenenef, I have not reviled the god. ### Declaration 39 39. O Good of Neck, who comes from Gem, I have not been arrogant. ### Declaration 40 40. O Nehebkau, who comes from the City, I have not made distinctions in my own favor. ### Declaration 41 41. O Sacred of Head, who comes from the City, my estate has not grown great except through what is mine. ### Declaration 42 42. O He Who Brings His Arm, who comes from the City, I have not slighted the god in my city. ## Translation — Mouseia > Mouseia’s complete Plain English edition, made independently and directly from all 42 negative declarations of the complete extant Papyrus Maiherperi witness. ### Declaration 1 01. O Far-Strider, who comes from Heliopolis, I have not done wrong. ### Declaration 2 02. O Flame-Embracer, who comes from Kheraha, I have not committed robbery. ### Declaration 3 03. O Nosey, who comes from Hermopolis, I have not been greedy at heart. ### Declaration 4 04. O Shadow-Swallower, who comes from the cavern, I have not stolen. ### Declaration 5 05. O Savage-Faced One, who comes from Rostau, I have not killed people. ### Declaration 6 06. O Double Lion, who comes from the sky, I have not destroyed provisions. ### Declaration 7 07. O He Whose Eyes Are Knives, who comes from Khem, I have not committed theft. ### Declaration 8 08. O Fiery One, who comes from Khetekhet, I have not stolen divine property. ### Declaration 9 09. O Bone-Breaker, who comes from Heracleopolis, I have not spoken lies. ### Declaration 10 10. O Fire-Caster, who comes from Memphis, I have not taken food away. ### Declaration 11 11. O Cave-Dweller, who comes from the west, I have not caused harm. ### Declaration 12 12. O White-Toothed One, who comes from Ta-She, I have not transgressed. ### Declaration 13 13. O Blood-Eater, who comes from the slaughtering place, I have not killed the livestock of a god. ### Declaration 14 14. O Entrail-Eater, who comes from the tribunal, I have not acted deceitfully. ### Declaration 15 15. O Lord of Truth, who comes from the Hall of the Two Truths, I have not stolen bread. ### Declaration 16 16. O Wanderer, who comes from Bubastis, I have not eavesdropped. ### Declaration 17 17. O Pale One, who comes from Heliopolis, I have not been talkative. ### Declaration 18 18. O Doubly Evil One, who comes from Andjet, I have not started a quarrel over my property. ### Declaration 19 19. O Wamemty, who comes from Khebet, I have not had sex with another man’s wife. ### Declaration 20 20. O He Who Sees What He Brings, who comes from the House of Min, I have not masturbated. ### Declaration 21 21. O Chief of the Great Ones, who comes from the burial ground, I have not caused terror. ### Declaration 22 22. O Destroyer, who comes from the Great Seat, I have not transgressed. ### Declaration 23 23. O Hearer of Voices, who comes from the Great One, I have not stolen. ### Declaration 24 24. O Child, who comes from the Ruler of And, I have not been deaf to words of truth. ### Declaration 25 25. O Foreteller of Voices, who comes from Wenes, I have not stirred up strife. ### Declaration 26 26. O Bastet’s One, who comes from the Secret Chamber, I have not winked. ### Declaration 27 27. O His Face Is Behind Him, who comes from the cavern, I have not had sex with a boy. ### Declaration 28 28. O Hot-Foot, who comes from Ikhekhu, I have not been impatient at heart. ### Declaration 29 29. O Dark One, who comes from darkness, I have not quarreled. ### Declaration 30 30. O He Who Brings His Offering, who comes from Sais, My arm has not gone out. ### Declaration 31 31. O Lord of Faces, who comes from Djenefet, My heart has not been hasty. ### Declaration 32 32. O Overthrower, who comes from Tjennet, I have not violated the nature of a god. ### Declaration 33 33. O Two-Horned One, who comes from Sauty, I have not raised my voice in speaking. ### Declaration 34 34. O Nefertum, who comes from Memphis, I have not caused harm; I have not done evil. ### Declaration 35 35. O He Who Completes Time, who comes from Busiris, I have not rebelled against the king. ### Declaration 36 36. O He Who Acts as He Wishes, who comes from Tjebu, I have not obstructed water giving water (?). ### Declaration 37 37. O Ihy, who comes from Nun, I have not raised my voice. ### Declaration 38 38. O Brightener of the People, who comes from Wennef, I have not cursed a god. ### Declaration 39 39. O Good-Necked One, who comes from Gem, I have not acted arrogantly. ### Declaration 40 40. O Nehebkau, who comes from the City, I have not arranged preferential treatment for myself. ### Declaration 41 41. O Sacred-Headed One, who comes from the City, My possessions have not grown except from my own property. ### Declaration 42 42. O He Who Brings His Arm, who comes from the City, I have not disparaged the god in my city.