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,