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Anonymous Sumerian · Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
You cheer on the king whom the gods love: Ur-Ninurta, the youth whom you chose, in your honour an en priest. Nintur has created attractiveness for him, and has made him step forward to you for your admiration. She has confirmed his lot as favourable, and has made him xx before you. She has elevated as a prince the xx who is fitted for the emblem. Your holy heart has driven you towards him as if to a pleasant sweet scent. May he xx with you on your flowery bed which is full of delight. May the attentive youth, the prince who is all for you, stand at the service of your eternal divine powers. May Ur-Ninurta make the numerous people follow the just path.