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

At the word of Enlil, you rise up (?), warrior Ninurta. Your kingship's fearsomeness and awesome radiance covers the rebellious lands. Warrior, you harrow and you fortify the Land. From the heart of the mountains you bring down silver and lapis lazuli, the treasures of the mountains xx, to your father Enlil. On the horizon xx. At evening xx, xx companion xx. Lord who destroys the foreign lands, who always claims (?) victory, Ninurta you are the warrior of Enlil; you are authoritative in heaven, warrior xx. [unknown no. of lines missing]