Plain text of A hymn to the Giver of Light for Gungunum (Gungunum A)
Segment A
... light! Attractive great ..., ... radiance!
5-12 ... in princeship. Ruler, leader of the angels, prince of the just decision, lord of light, the Most High and the Lord have made you perfect for the sky. Beloved of the king, making the good crown sparkle, coming forth on high, you come forth like bright sunlight, whether at noon or in the night. Youthful, lord, ... beloved of the Great Mountain, given a good destiny -- they have given ... to him, the just lord of the sky.
14-18 ..., you care for them! ..., beloved ..., on the great dais.
Segment B
Gungunum ... share. May ... restore your city for you. The ..., the prince, the king ... has no rival. May he bring back for you the scattered people of Sumer and Akkad. Making manifest ... and everlasting things, may he lift his head high. May he prolong life and bounty for him, may he create life for him. His golden emblem is truly outstanding and its form is praiseworthy. He has ... you to continue the offerings to the Lord -- may his days be prolonged for you.
11-13 In your Urim, the ancient city, the princely land, the city of the great powers, in your house which light does not enter, the house which never diminishes, may Gungunum whom you have chosen attain a life of many days.