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I pray unto thee, lady of ladies, goddess of goddesses, O Ishtar, queen of all men, directress of mankind. O Irnini, O exalted one, mistress of the Igigi, Thou art mighty, thou hast sovereign power, exalted is thy name! Thou art the light of heaven and earth, O valiant daughter of Sin. Bearing arms, establishing battle! Framing all decrees, wearing the crown of dominion! O lady, majestic is thy rank, exalted above all the gods! Star of lamentation, who makest hostility among brethren who are at peace, Making them abandon friendship, For a friend. O lady of defeat, who disturbs my peace, O Gushea, who art girt with battle, who art clothed with terror, Thou dost perfect destiny and decision, the law of earth and heaven.