Thou renderest the judgment of mankind.
—Hymn to Ninib No. 1.
The judgeship of the Assyrian god has also ethical content:
Eternally just in heaven art thou.
—Hymn to Shamash No. 1.
Judge incorruptible, governor of mankind.
—Hymn to Shamash No. 6.
Consequently the god intervenes in earthly affairs to overthrow wickedness and establish righteousness:
Just judge, who surveys the hearts of man who like the ...
Makes right and justice to shine, who against the evil ...