138. “Thy command shall be unalterable, established, thy word.”

139. Now Kingu was exalted, he received the highest rank,

140. Among the gods, his sons, he fixed fate:

141. “The opening of your mouth shall quench the fire-god;

142. Who so is exalted in excellence, let him increase in might.”

Tablet II

1. Tiâmat made mighty her work

2. [Evil] she cherished against the gods, her offspring.

3. [To avenge] Apsu, Tiâmat planned evil.

4. Her [forces] how she joined, to Ea was divulged.