47. Mummu answered, Apsu [he counseled]

48. .... not favorable was the counsel of the Roarer:

49. “Their way is strong, but do thou confound [it],

50. By day thou shalt be calm, by night thou shalt lie down.”

51. Apsu heard and his face brightened,

52. [Since] he planned evil against the gods, his sons,

53. ............... [clasped his neck],

54. [He took him on] his knees and kissed him.

55. [They undertook the evil which] together they had planned.

56. .................................. they ....................