1:19One MessageMany witnesses · one GOD
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Plain text of A Song to the Faithful Scribe (Ninimma A)

Segment A

1-18 You are the seal-holder of the treasury of the ....... You are the caretaker of the great, you are ....... You are the lady of all the great rites in the E-kur. Lady, you are the ...... of the lord, you are the scribe. You ...... the tablet of life.

You, who bring the best corn, are the lady of the E-sara. The surveyor's gleaming line and the measuring rod suit you perfectly. You can hold your head high among the great princes. You are ....... You are ......, the cherished one.

......; you are exceptional in wisdom. ...... joy ....... My lady, you are resplendent like the sunlight. You are suited to the lapis-lazuli crown; you are the ....... ...... adorned with loveliness .......

Segment B

1-11 ...... like a strong ....... ...... of the E-kur ...... lady ....... You are profoundly intelligent, one who knows much. You are the shining light which fills the exalted sanctuary. You are ....... You are ....... You are most apt for the holy susbu rites and lustration rites. O God, giver of wisdom and sound plans, it is sweet to praise You!