A Prayer to Nabu

O Nabu, true heir, exalted vizier, foremost among the great ones, beloved of Marduk, look upon me with favor and delight. Regard my deeds kindly, and grant me as your gift enduring life, the fullness of great old age, the stability of my throne, the length of my reign, the downfall of my enemies, and dominion over hostile lands. On your faithful tablet, which sets the boundaries of heaven and the netherworld, decree the length of my days; record for me a life of many years.⁠a Before Marduk, king of heaven and the netherworld, the father who brought you forth, make my deeds acceptable and establish my well-being. Place these words upon your lips: “Nebuchadnezzar is truly king, the one who provides.”