# Ludlul-Bel-Nemeqi — WHE Article Discussion (2-226) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [January 20, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ludlul-bel-nemeqi-whe-article-discussion-2-226/18530 "2023-01-20T17:00:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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The _Ludlul-Bel-Nemeqi_ (c. 1700 BCE) is a Sumerian and later Babylonian poem on the theme of unjust suffering, which is thought to have influenced the biblical Book of Job. Also known as _The Poem of the Righteous Sufferer_, the title translates as "I will praise the Lord of Wisdom" and is among the best-known works of ancient Mesopotamian literature. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/226/ludlul-bel-nemeqi/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/226/ludlul-bel-nemeqi/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - Which part did you find most interesting, and why? - What surprised you most in this article? - Does this match what you've learned about the topic before? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this article? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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