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

The destiny which has been determined xx. Ašimbabbar xx. He has made the divine powers of kingship xx shine forth xx with head high xx, Nanna-Suen xx, the noble manifest lord xx in heaven and earth, source of trust, son of Ninlil, ornament of xx, Nanna, lord with a holy mouth (?) and with an august name, encouragement of the Land! Prince endowed with charm, chosen in my holy heart, my Ibbi-Suen! Among the numerous people his name reaches far abroad, xx the decision of the Land. You know well how to benefit the reign and to increase abundance; direct your attention to the great storehouses! Father Nanna, xx is given to the one you have chosen in your heart, you noble lord who xx the good seed, impressive with your divine powers, making xx decisions together with Enlil, unique bull, manifest lord! Praise be to Suen!