Mighty Fire God, illuminator of the darkness.

—Hymn to Nusku No. 1.

Who leadest the rivers in the midst of the mountains,

Who openest the springs in the midst of the hills.

—Hymn to Marduk No. 2.

What is man, that thou should’st remember him?

Even the son of man, that thou should’st care for him?

—Psalm 8:5.

The law of Yahwe is perfect, converting the soul:

The testimony of Yahwe is sure, making wise the simple;