The first gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he whose face is overturned, who has many attributes. The name of its warder is: the adjuster. The name of the herald is: he with a loud voice.

Said by N when he approaches the first gate.

I am the mighty one, who hath light from God.

I come to Thee, O God, and I worship Thee.

Pure are Thy gifts, which flow from Thee, and which make Thy name in Restau when it hath passed there.

Hail to Thee, O God.

Arise, Thou art mighty, O God, in Abydos.

I shall not be driven back from the gate; its walls of burning coals show the way in Restau.

The second gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he who shows his face. The name of its warder is: he with a revolving face. The name of the herald is: the consumer.

Said by N when he approaches the second gate.

O angels of Righteousness, the hidden ones who live on truth: I am steadfast in offerings made in God's name at the appointed time. I have made my way out of the fire. I march, I have made my way. Grant that I may pass on freely, that I may find favour with my Lord among those who give offerings.

The third gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he who guards the threshold. The name of its warder is: the watchful. The name of the herald is: the great one.

Said by the servant (N.) when he approaches the third gate.

I am he whose stream is secret, who judges between the contending. I have come to remove all evil from the one who is judged.

I am the girded one at his appointed time, coming forth crowned.

I made my suit firm in the court, and I opened my path in Restau. I have soothed the pain of the one who stands before the Judge. I have made my way, when the light shines at Restau.

The fourth gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he who opposes garrulity. The name of its warder is: the attentive one. The name of the herald is: he who drives back the crocodile.

Said by the servant (N.) when he approaches the fourth gate.

I am the strong one, the son of the righteous. Behold, the Lord sat in judgment. The balance was poised for him. Life has been brought to me. I live by the will of God for ever. I have made my way.

The fifth gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he who guards the way. The name of the warder is: the consuming flame. The name of the herald is: the bow which strikes the furious.

Said by the servant (N.) when he approaches the fifth gate.

I have brought the two jaws of Restau. I have brought to thee the books which are in Annu, and I add up for him his deeds. I have repulsed the adversary and healed the wounds he made. I made my way through the midst of you. I am among the honoured servants of God. I have purified the one who was judged, and I have restored him as victorious.

The sixth gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he who makes the loaves, with a thundering voice. The name of its warder is: he who shows his face. The name of the herald is: the knife which belongs to the sky.

Said by the servant (N.) when he approaches the sixth gate.

I come every day, I go. I who was created by God, I stand upholding truth. I uphold justice, I defend what is right. I have made my way. The servant (N.) goes along with you.

The seventh gate. The name of the doorkeeper is: he who takes possession of their knives. The name of its warder is: he with a high voice. The name of the herald is: he who drives back the enemies.

Said by the servant (N.) when he approaches the seventh gate.

I have come to Thee, O God; pure are Thy ways. Thou goest round, and Thou seest the sky and mankind, Thou the Only One. Thou art Lord of the heavens, when the sun goes round the horizon. I say what is right, and what I say takes place by Thy will. I shall not be driven back from Thee. I have made my way.

Said near the seven gates. When the deceased arrives at the gates, he is not driven back nor repulsed. It is given to him to be among the honoured ones, the most excellent of them.

Everyone to whom this chapter is read is at peace, and in no place has he to encounter a great fight.