Plain text of A hymn to Nanaya for Ishbi-Erra (Ishbi-Erra C)
1-4 Lady of the princely powers, emerging brilliantly like the daylight, chosen forever for her virtuous beauty! Nanaya, ornament of E-ana. Wise one, correctly chosen as lady of all the lands: you instruct the Land, bestowing wisdom in E-ana.
6-11 Woman with a holy head, made perfect! Nanaya, properly educated, woman who is as bright as the stars, wise lady who is available for everything, righteous sympathetic woman, lady who is always available on request, counselled and beloved. Great judge, who occupies the high seat of Unug!
13-16 Righteous woman who knows well the verdicts of the good decisions of the Land, Nanaya, who is wise in directing the city and the numerous people, exalted woman adept at holy speech, lady fitted for beauty, pride of E-ana, well-spoken one of the Land!
18-22 By the Most High, the benevolent eye of the Land, the king of all countries, ... the Land ... E-ana ... beauty. The youthful good shepherd, the beloved of the Lord, has ... -- Ishbi-Erra, who wields great powers, ... his prayers unendingly like strong liquor.
24 Ishbi-Erra, constant benefactor of E-ana.
26-27 Your Nanaya, who is beloved in the Land, is chosen together with you, Ishbi-Erra; may you always be eulogised by her.
29-41 Great lady, worthy source of inspiration, counselled: luxurious gifts have been generously given to you. Great lady, worthy source of inspiration, counselled! Ishbi-Erra, you are the king and shepherd of the people! By the command of the Most High you are the queen of all the countries. In the shrine, in Kulaba, ... he declares it, and the people turn their hearts towards you as you address them. Good woman, you are the favourable name of the black-headed! O youth chosen in beauty, beloved of the Lord, your wise word is brightly made good. Her holy powers were created for you. You have ... turned the favourable eye of life, and Ishbi-Erra is the youth chosen for his beauty.