Scale of Ma'at
Balance and Conscience: Unveiling the Wrath of Fate in Scale of Ma'at
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Even the balance of day and night
Day and night being in balance symbolizes the concept of justice.
Is the art of justice
Justice is an art, an intricate balance similar to the balance of day and night.
Did you really think you could kill her
Questioning the assumption that someone believed they could end a life.
Did you really think
Rhetorical query, questioning someone's belief or assumption.
Money is the greatest power in the world
Belief in money as the most potent force in the world.
And those who hold this power rule the world
The powerful ones control the world due to their possession of money.
So is it enough
Asking whether having power and money is sufficient.
To kill justice
Considering if it's possible to eliminate justice.
The day the masses rise
Anticipation of facing judgment when the masses revolt.
You will meet judgement
A prediction that there will be consequences when facing the masses' judgment.
Will your conscience be lighter than a feather
Comparing the weight of one's conscience to the lightness of a feather in Egyptian mythology.
When the scale of Ma'at weigh your heart
Referencing the ancient Egyptian belief where the heart is weighed against Ma'at's feather to determine the soul's fate.
If you are crushed by the weight of your sins
If guilt is overwhelming, there will be consequences, possibly punishment.
You will taste the wrath of fate
Consequences for facing the repercussions of one's actions.
With the position given
Being given authority or power through official documentation.
By a piece of paper
Assuming a role as the law and the executor based on paperwork or legal authority.
You became the law
Becoming the embodiment of the law and executing its actions.
You became the executioner
Questioning the worth of appealing to humanity considering the actions.
I appeal to all mankind was this garbage
Reflecting on whether the actions were worth enslaving oneself.
Worth enough to enslave you
The extreme extent of betraying even others' souls for personal gain or power.
You even sold
Never being satisfied or content with one's actions or acquisitions.
Their souls
Repeating the comparison of the weight of conscience to a feather.
You've never
Reinforcing the idea of facing judgment based on one's deeds.
Had enough
Considering the weight of one's conscience when facing judgment.
Will your conscience be lighter than a feather
The repercussions if guilt outweighs innocence.
When the scale of Ma'at weigh your heart
Similar to line 12, emphasizing the consequences of having a heavy heart filled with guilt.
If you are crushed by the weight of your sins
If the burden of wrongdoing is too heavy, facing the punishment destined by fate.
You will taste the wrath of fate
Experiencing the consequences and retribution for actions or sins.
Ma'at's judgment is near
Anticipating the nearing of Ma'at's judgment, a symbol of fairness and truth.
Her sword is sharp and neutral
Ma'at's sword being unbiased and sharp, representing the impartial nature of justice.
Does not make the scale wrong
Just because one believes the scales are wrong, it doesn't alter the reality of judgment.
Will weigh your conscience
Weighing one's conscience and actions against moral standards.
All evil that is not mild
All serious wrongdoing will face punishment.
Will be punished
No amount of money can influence or buy justice.
Your money couldn't
Money, despite its power, holds no sway over the concept of justice.
Buy Justice
Reiterating that legal authority or power was merely held by a document.
It was just a
Reflecting on the insignificance of the power granted through paperwork.
Piece of paper
Comparing the weight of conscience to a feather as in lines 11 and 22.
Will your conscience be lighter than a feather
Reiterating the idea of facing judgment based on one's deeds or conscience.
When the scale of Ma'at weigh your heart
Similar to lines 12 and 26, emphasizing the consequence of having a heavy heart weighed against Ma'at's feather.
If you are crushed by the weight of your sins
If burdened by guilt, facing the punishment destined by fate.
You will taste the wrath of fate
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