| (The great gods speak:) "We name him king in the four quarters of the world ……. Hammu-rabi, humble prince acceptable to the gods, …… our word, we grant you authority over the black-headed; may your name …… the limits of heaven ……! …… the inhabitants of the Land, keeping in order ……! May your reign endure ……, may it …… a shining barge! May your shepherding …… be firm, and may the people …… in the pastures! Peerless king, your roar of triumph is like Ickur, covering ……! Your mouth is the fiery god of fire, …… below and in the uplands ……. May youthful Utu be your helper, ……. May he always go at your right side and favour you. …… in your ……, Erra ……. Hammu-rabi, you should put your trust in our august commands, ……."
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