ETCSLtranslation : t.4.08.06 |
1-4. I, the queen, will look with wonder at the foliage. I, Inana, will gaze at the open foliage. May my bridegroom speak to me ...... kindly words such as a farmer or a shepherd would speak. 5-8. I, the queen, will lie on the foliage. I, Inana, will run to the foliage. May they stand at my service ....... I will meet ...... Ama-ucumgal-ana. 9-16. I will sprinkle water ....... I will make ...... shine. I will make my mec tree sprout forth. I will sprinkle water in the house of Enlil. I will make ...... shine. I will make my mec tree sprout forth. I will sprinkle water ...... in E-kur. I will make my king grow like a mec tree in the courtyard. I will sprinkle water in the house of Enlil. I will make King Ama-ucumgal-ana grow like a mec tree in the courtyard. 17-28. I am perfect for the lord in E-kur. We are a fitting ornament in the joyful palace. In the house of Enlil ....... In the house of Enlil ....... ...... in E-kur ....... 29-36. ...... good semen, good seed; when he comes forth from the brickbuilt abzu, I will make him sprout forth like a mec tree. Ama-ucumgal-ana, may An create ....... ...... shall supply you with ....... Your sweet beauty, like foliage ....... I shall cherish you ....... I will make Ama-ucumgal-ana sprout forth as just such a mec tree! 37-44. I shall perform laments for you with the balaj drum (?) ....... I shall lean against you ...... as against a wood of cypresses. May you (?) rejoice ...... in E-kur. May they stand at your service ......, man of my heart. For your sake I shall take my seat (?) in E-kur. I shall stand (?) in prayer for you in E-kur, the house of Enlil. In his exalted location, An gave you to me. Lord Enlil, the Great Mountain, ....... 45. A balbale of Inana. |
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