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

Except you, no god xx in the entirety of heaven and earth. Bright countenance in the holy sky, you xx like daylight. The Land rejoices over the harvest, the great festival that is full of delight, and the black-headed people look to you as to their father. Great lord, you hearken to anyone who approaches you for succour; you are the beloved of the Land. Urim, the great cosmic bond of Sumer, the city that has grown as high as the heavens, joyfully becomes of one accord for you in the sanctuary built with extispicy, in your delightful cattle-pen. xx Išme-Dagan xx, may the breed-bull and the good ox mount holy cows xx, may they multiply vigorously for you. May premium xx and premium milk, the milk of your holy dining room xx become abundant there. [2 lines fragmentary] May he care properly for xx divine plans for you. May he xx for you. xx your xx filled with gold, the lady xx Ningal, on its xx appear as brightly as daylight xx. May he xx Išme-Dagan xx.