—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.