(1) Written and checked according to the original.

(2) I, Ashurbanipal, King of the World, King of Assyria, to whom Nabu and Tashmetu gifted broad understanding, who gained clear vision, the secrets of the scribal art, which work none among the kings my forefathers learnt, the wisdom of Nabu, cuneiform, as much as there is, I wrote on tablets, checked, collated, and for the sake of my life, the protection of my soul, the absence of illness, to firm the foundations of my royal throne, I placed in the library of Ezida, temple of Nabu-of-inner-Nineveh, great lord, my lord for eternity. Look happily upon this work for all time, Nabu, bless constantly my kingship! Wherever I call upon you, take my hand! As I constantly enter your temple, protect my step! When this work is placed in your temple and established before you, look constantly and remember what is favourable to me! Tashmetu, the great lady, your beloved spouse, who seizes my forelock, before you on the bed of comfort daily not be negligent and plead with you for my life. Whoever trusts in you will not be shamed, o Nabu!