Egyptian Wisdom

I've been reading through the Context of Scripture recently in order to get a better feel for the world of the ANE and I have come across many interesting things. I have finished the Egyptian section of the canonical compositions volume so far and I wanted to share one item. There were several other interesting items as well, but they would be rated R and not appropriate for our family friendly site! (See the Egyptian creation myths and dream interpretations if you want to read them for yourself.) The item I do want to share is from the Instructions of Any, a collection of wise sayings. 

Do not control your wife in her house,

When you know she is efficient

Don’t say to her: “Where is it? Get it!”

When she has put it in the right place.

Let your eye observe in silence,

Then you recognize her skill;

It is joy when your hand is with her,

There are many who don’t know this.

Context of Scripture: Canonical Compositions (113)

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