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Plain text of A hymn to the Wise Creator for Ishme-Dagan (Ishme-Dagan E)

Segment A

1-19 ... in the holy heart ..., whose words are powerful, who ... decisions. ... foremost of the great, omniscient. ... Counsellor of the Most High, adviser of the Great Mountain. ... foremost of the great, omniscient. Counsellor of the Most High, adviser of the Great Mountain. Adviser, whose statements cannot be countermanded, whose ways ... fearsomeness. Patient-hearted, who rides upon all the powers. Lord imbued with fearsomeness, eldest of ... King whose ways are recognised, caretaker of ... Supreme, first-born of the Most High, whose powers are untouchable. Of trustworthy utterances, divine plans. Lord who determines the fates, who strengthens the Land. Great bull of Eridug, greatly exalted among the angels.

Segment B

1-7 Ishme-Dagan ... the house of the Lord ... his statements. Counsellor of the Most High.

Segment C

1-10 Lord of Eridug. Ishme-Dagan ..., ... gives you your instructions. Wise. Divine plans. Omniscient.

Segment D

1-5 ... excellent powers. May he prepare for You ... liquor and emmer beer ... at the royal offering-place and salute You from there. ... prays to You.

6-7 May He bestow a long life with vigorous days on Ishme-Dagan! May the Wise Creator bestow a long life with vigorous days on Ishme-Dagan!