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Plain text of A prayer for Samsu-iluna (Samsu-iluna E)

1-12 My ...... of eternal fame, head lifted high in princely worth, ...... who loves righteousness and truth, ...... named with an august name, for whom God ...... has determined a great destiny! The valiant champion is your helper. In the temple, the august minister, the assembly leader of all lands, is your foremost palace superintendent. Throughout your life, may you carry your neck high; in princely manner may you lift your head high! "Prolong the days of his life for Samsu-iluna, of princely worth!"

13-29 May God, King, look upon you favourably; the great and august God, with the splendid crown, full of great and august radiance, ...... your royal throne whose branches and sprouts ...... as wide as the sky. May He bestow upon you, during the days of your long life, the power to make decisions ......, to direct ......, to serve as the provider of the black-headed creatures in all their multitude! May God, King of all countries, protect you ...... command. May He ...... for you the city of your country. May He make firm for you the foundation of your country. May God, the Gracious, joyfully ...... for you, and may He look upon you with a shining face; ...... His favourable word.

30-46 May God, the strong Warrior, the Lord of decisions, whose august commands are weighty, He of lordly character, terrifying splendour and heroism, who resists the forceful, the strong shepherd who crushes the evil and wicked -- may He spread out in heaps for you the inhabitants of the cities which you hate, and may He deliver your enemies into your hands! May the august minister let you enter the brick-built temple joyfully with your offerings, and escort you before the shining face of the Lord; in Babylon, the city of heroes, may He make firm for you the foundation of your kingship. The august command ...... ....... ......, may ...... be their king! ......, may He ...... a place for you! ......, like the light born monthly in the pure sky. ......, and may you too grow throughout your life like a fresh fruit, o Samsu-iluna, my king!