1-6 I am a king treated with respect, good offspring from the womb. I am Lipit-Eshtar, the servant of the Lord. From the moment I lifted my head like a cedar sapling, I have been a man who possesses strength in athletic pursuits. As a young man I grew very muscular. I am a lion in all respects, having no equal.

7-16 I am a gaping dragon, a source of great awe for the soldiers. I am like the Anzud bird, peering about in the heart of the mountains. I am a wild bull whom nobody dares oppose in its anger. I am a bison, sparkling with beautiful eyes, having a lapis-lazuli beard. With my kind eyes and friendly mouth, I lift people's spirits. I have a most impressive figure, lavishly endowed with beauty. I have lips appropriate for all words. As I lift my arms, I have beautiful fingers. I am a very handsome young man, fine to admire.

17-22 I am Lipit-Eshtar, king of the Land. I am the good shepherd of the black-headed. I am the foremost in the foreign countries, and exalted in the Land. I am a human being, the lord of the numerous people. I am the strong heir of kingship. Holding my head high, I am established in my position.

23-32 I am a purification priest with purified hands. God placed the great and good crown firmly on my head. The Lord gave the sceptre to me, His beloved servant, in the great place. I am what pleases the faithful: a good fate was determined for me. I have been made excellently beautiful by the Creator in brick-built Kesh. I am one looked on favourably by the Giver of Light: He spoke to me affirmatively in Urim.

33-42 I was imbued with great awesomeness in the Great House, the man of His heart. I am he on whom the Wise Creator has bestowed wisdom: He gave me kingship in Eridug. I lift my head high in the place Unug. I am a proficient scribe. I am a young man whose word the Giver of Justice confirms. I am the perfection of kingship. I am Lipit-Eshtar, the servant of the Lord.

43-50 I am he who makes an abundant crop grow, the life of the Land. I am a farmer, piling up his grain piles. I am a shepherd making fat and milk abundant in the cow-pen. I am he who makes the fish and birds grow bigger in the marshes. I am a river of plenty, bringing flowing water. I am he who increases the splendour of the great mountains. I have been given enormous strength by the Lord. I am Lipit-Eshtar, His young man who respects Him.

51-61 I am the provider for the house of God. I am he who cares unceasingly for the Great House. I am the king clutching a kid to the breast as a gift. I pray in all humility. I am a king standing in prayer. I am he who speaks friendly words to appease the Lord. I am he whose prayers make the faithful happy. I am he who serves indefatigably. I am he who is ever praying at the great place. Bestowing many things, I am perfect for the foundation. I am one who always hurries, but whose knees never tire.

62-70 Bringing first fruits, I do not pass by the shrine. I am he who records abundance for Nibru. I serve Kesh as its purification priest. I am first-rate fat and first-rate milk for Urim. I am indefatigable with respect to Eridug. I am he who increases the food offerings for the place Unug. I am he to whom life was given in the Great House. I am he who desires liveliness for his city. I am Lipit-Eshtar, the shepherd of all foreign lands.

71-81 I, the king, am like pounding waves in battle. Girded in manliness, I never loosen my harness. I am he who sharpens his dagger. In battle I flash like lightning. A firm foundation, I repulse the troops. I am a siege shield, a screen for the army. A clear-eyed warrior, I make the troops firm. I am Lipit-Eshtar, the servant of the Lord. Like a waterskin with cool water, I am life for the young men. Keeping my eyes on the road, I am the protection of the soldiers.

82-92 I am a king who, as he sits, is fitted for the throne. I am possessed of a weighty persona for speaking. I am one with a far-reaching mind and intellect, examining requests. I do not hurry over anything, but research its background. I have a far-reaching heart and broad wisdom. I am one that has truth in his mouth. I am one who never destroys a just person. I am a judge who, in making a decision, weighs his words fairly. I am one who is well-acquainted with giving orders to the foreign lands. I have established justice in Sumer and Akkad, and made the Land feel content.

93-97 What of my truthful things can be thrown away? I, prince Lipit-Eshtar, keep the people on a straight path. As regards my integrity: in what respect have I ever been idle? I am a strong person who has brought distinction to everything. I am Lipit-Eshtar, the servant of the Lord.

98-108 In my royal palace, my holy and good residence, may God make firm the foundation of my throne. I am Lipit-Eshtar, the powerful heir; I am the king that makes justice prominent. May my name be called on in all the foreign lands! I am Lipit-Eshtar, the servant of the Lord. It is sweet to praise me.