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Plain text of A prayer of praise for Rim-Sin (Rim-Sin H)

Segment A

1-5 ...... beloved of God ......

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God is delighted at your creation, and has determined a great destiny for you. He has made your brow attractive, ....... Your limbs ......, your form spectacular.

7-12 You have been given charm, you are full of grace, glory of the pure heavens, fitted to be a leader,

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Segment B

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You have perfected the just, and made them speak with one voice; may you exercise your role as shepherd for years of abundance and sweet days of rejoicing. Rim-Sîn, you have perfected the just, and made them speak with one voice; may you exercise your role as shepherd for years of abundance and sweet days of rejoicing.

8-12 O God, out of the goodness of Your heart make Rim-Sîn's good renown a long-lasting renown. Lord, supremely august, sparkling in the heavens! Lord, supremely august, sparkling in the heavens! Speaking kindly, extending Your grace, grant life to Rim-Sîn.