48. ‘Thy command shall be unalterable, established be thy word.’
49. Now Kingu has been exalted, has received highest rank,
50. Among the gods, her sons, he fixes fate, [saying]:
51. ‘The opening of your mouth shall quench the fire-god,
52. Whoso is exalted in excellence, let him increase in might.’
53. I sent Anu; he had no power before her,
54. Nudimmud feared and turned back,
55. Marduk has set forth, the leader of the gods, your son,
56. As a foe of Tiâmat his heart prompts him to go.
57. He opened his mouth and spake to me, [saying]: