May An, king of the gods, look upon you favourably; the great and august An, the father of the gods, he 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 Enlil, ……, the 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 Ninlil, the queen of deities, joyfully …… for you, and may she look upon you with shining face; may she who takes counsel …… with Enlil, and who cares for ……, …… her favourable word.
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