—Hymn to Marduk No. 1.

In heaven thou art lofty, on earth thou art king, clever adviser of the gods.

—Hymn to Marduk No. 1.

To Ninib it is said:

In Ekur, the house of festivals, is thy head exalted

Ninib, king, son of Bel, who himself is exalted.

—Hymn to Ninib No. 1.

And for Asshur the wish is expressed:

May the memory of Asshur be praised, his divinity be exalted,

So that the exaltation of Asshur, the lord of lords, the warrior, may shine.