ANCIENT PERSIAN POEMS
This is believed to be one of the earliest Persian poems, written by Zoroaster perhaps as early as 1700 BC …
Yasna 28, Verse 6
by Zarathustra/Zoroaster
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
Lead us to pure thought and truth
by your sacred word and long-enduring assistance,
O, eternal Giver of the gifts of righteousness.
O, wise Lord, grant us spiritual strength and joy;
help us overcome our enemies’ enmity.