37. “[Intolerable to me] is their advancement,

38. By day I have no rest, at night, no peace.

39. But I will destroy their way, an end will I make.

40. Let there be a cry, then we may be at peace!”

41. When Tiâmat heard these words,

42. She was angry and spoke against them

43. [She was] grievously [pained] she raged ....................

44. A curse she let fall, unto [Apsu she spoke]:

45. “What are we that we [should perish]!

46. Let their way become difficult.” ...........................