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

Enlil, great lord of the gods, elevated above the numerous people! xx, great lord of the gods, elevated above the numerous people! xx your august utterances are prominent. xx cannot be countermanded, your statements are firm. Decide a good fate xx for the constant attendant of your temple xx. xx Išme-Dagan, the son of Enlil, xx. May xx to the uttermost limits of heaven and earth xx exalted. [1 line fragmentary] May xx submit xx. May you xx Išme-Dagan xx. [5 lines fragmentary] May xx be bestowed on you xx. May you xx indefatigable xx. xx holy place, pure place xx.