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(1) If Jupiter becomes visible in Elul (VI): the land will eat good bread. (3) If the stars of Leo ...: [the king] will be victorious [wherev]er he goes. (6) [Ju]piter [stands in L]eo. (r 2) [From Na]bû-iqiša of Borsippa.
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(1) If the day reaches its normal length: a reign of long days. (3) — The 30th day completes the measure of the month. (4) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; [the land] will become happy. (6) If the moon at its appearance [wears a crown]: constantly the harvest of the land will prosper; [the land will dwell] as if in pastures near the city; the king [will re]ach the highest rank. (r 2) This is good for the king my lord. (r 3) From Nabû-iqiša of Borsippa.