〈Antef, Sohn der Senet (BM EA 581)〉 / Stele des Antef, Sohn der Senet (BM EA 581)

As for this chapel, I built (it) in the desert of Abydos - this island where one stays, the walls which the Lord of All ordained, a beneficient place since the time of Osiris, which Horus founded for the forefathers, for which the stars of heaven work, mistress of humankind, to whom the great ones from Busiris come, second (= equal) in blessedness to Heliopolis, with which the Lord of All is satisfied. An invocation offering for the dignified chamberlain Antef, begotten of Senet. I was one silent with the wrathful, one who mingled with the ignorant in order to prevent aggression. I was calm, free from haste because of knowing the outcome and forseeing what was going to come, I was one who speaks on occasions of wrath, who knew the phrase(s) over which there is anger. I was gentle - when I heard my name - to the one who told me what was in his heart (what he had on his mind). I was collected, friendly, gentle, one who soothed the weeping one with a good speech. I was one generous to his dependant, who did what was useful for his equal. I was a precise one in the house of his lord, who knew the cicrculation of flattery when spoken. I was generous, with extended hand, possessor of provision, free from neglect. I was a friend of the little, sweet of charm to the one who did not have (anything). I was one who looked after the hungry who did not have (any)thing, one with extended hand to the weak. I was one knowing for the one who did not know, who taught a man that which would be beneficial for him. I was a precise one of the king's palace, one who knew that which was said in every office. I was a listener listening to justice, who let pass what was unimportant (?). I was one pleasing for the house of his lord, who was remembered for his successful deeds. I was good within the offices, a kind one, free from piggishness. I was good, not rash, one who did not attack a man because of a remark. I was one exact like a scale, one truly precise like Thoth. I was one stable of foot, excellent of plans, loyal to the one who distinguished him. I was one knowledgeable who taught himself knowledge, one who took counsel in order to be consulted. I was one who speaks in the hall of truth, one efficient of speech on occasions of distress.