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Anonymous Sumerian · Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)

With joyful eyes and shining forehead, Ninlil, xx, looks upon King Šulgi: "Shepherd xx, Šulgi, who has a lasting name, king of jubilation! I will prolong the nights of the crown that was placed upon your head by holy An, and I will extend the days of the holy sceptre that was given to you by Enlil. May the foundation of your throne that was bestowed on you by Enki be firm! Shepherd who brings about perfection, may Nanna, the robust calf, the seed of Enlil, to whom I gave birth, cover your life with xx which is full of exuberance as if it were my holy ba garment!"