1,2 For thy glory, O exalted Merodach
3 a house have I made.
4 May its greatness advance!
5 May its fulness increase!
6,7 in its midst abundance may it acquire!
8 May its memorials be augmented!
9 May it receive within itself
10 the abundant tribute
11,12 of the Kings of nations and of all peoples![1]
13,14 From the West to the East by the rising sun
15 may I have no foemen!
16 May they not be multiplied
17,18 within, in the midst thereof, forever,
19 Over the dark races may he rule!
[Footnote 1: Compare Dan. i. 2, "He brought the vessels into the
treasure-house of his god."]