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>The Kesh temple hymn... is a Sumerian tablet, written on clay tablets as early as 2600 BCE.[1] Along with the Instructions of Shuruppak, it is the oldest surviving literature in the world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kesh_temple_hymn
>The Instructions of Shuruppak (or, Instructions of Šuruppak[1] son of Ubara-tutu) are a significant example of Sumerian wisdom literature.[2] Wisdom literature, intended to teach proper piety, inculcate virtue, and preserve community standards, was common throughout the ancient Near East.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructions_of_Shuruppak
The instructions of Shuruppag: translation [selected verses]:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kesh_temple_hymn
>The Instructions of Shuruppak (or, Instructions of Šuruppak[1] son of Ubara-tutu) are a significant example of Sumerian wisdom literature.[2] Wisdom literature, intended to teach proper piety, inculcate virtue, and preserve community standards, was common throughout the ancient Near East.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructions_of_Shuruppak
The instructions of Shuruppag: translation [selected verses]: