Marduk, lord of abundance of riches, who pours down fullness,
Lord of the mountain streams and waters, ruler of the mountains,
Opener of the fountains and springs, guide of the rivers,
Bestower of corn and grain, creator of wheat and barley, renewer of the green herb.
—Hymn to Marduk No. 9.
Gushea who gives the growth of plants,
Without thee is no river opened, no river shut off.
Thou who grantest life, without thee is no canal opened,
No canal shut off from which numerous people drink;
Without thee is no sacrificial portion, no portion of food.