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.