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

Ninlil, garbed in white, foremost and watchful lady who brings forth xx, lady who consummately perfects all radiance, who dwells with Enlil! The king who dares to utter your name falsely, who does not fear the slaughterhouse where blood flows at the place of transgression, the Land's river of ordeal -- make him bear the heavy guilt that xx! Great mother Ninlil, let not the enemy carry away your name, O your name, Ninlil, O your name!