108. Among the gods, her sons, he fixes fate, [saying:]

109. ‘The opening of your mouth shall quench the fire-god,

110. Whoso is exalted in excellence, let him increase in might.’

111. I sent Anu, he had no power before her,

112. Nudimmud feared and turned back,

113. Marduk has set forth, the leader of the gods, your son,

114. As a foe of Tiâmat his heart prompts him to go.

115. He opened his mouth and spake to me, [saying:]

116. ‘If I accomplish your preservation,

117. Take Tiâmat captive and save your lives,