Chapter whereby the Crocodiles are repulsed who come to carry off the Words of Truth from the glorified in the Netherworld.

The righteous standeth up upon his feet; his company of angels raise him up.

O Lord, protect this servant from these four crocodiles here who devour the dead and live by words of power.

I know them by their names and their way of living; protect me from them, O God.

Back, thou Crocodile of the West, who livest on the Setting Stars. What thou execratest is upon me. Thou hast devoured the heads of the dead, but I am protected by my Lord.

Back, thou Crocodile of the East, who livest upon those who devour their own foulness. What thou execratest is upon me. I have come, and I am under the protection of my Lord.

Back, thou Crocodile of the South, who livest upon impurities. What thou execratest is upon me. Let not the red flame be upon me. For my Lord is the Mighty.

Back, thou Crocodile of the North, who livest upon that which lieth between the hours. What thou execratest is upon me. Let not thy fiery water be inflicted upon me. For my Lord is the Creator.

All things which exist are in His grasp, and those depend upon Him which are not yet.

I am arrayed and equipped with Thy words of truth, O God; with that which is above and with that which is below me.

I have received increase of length and depth, and fulness of breathing within the domain of my Lord, the Great One.

He hath given to me that beautiful Unseen Realm in which the living are destroyed. But strong is its Possessor.

My face is unveiled, and my heart is in its place.

My Lord protecteth me, and no evil things can overthrow me.