248[For] the road they counselled Gis:
249“Do [not] rely, O Gish, on thy strength!
250Provide food and save thyself!
251Let Enkidu go before thee.
252He is acquainted with the way, he has trodden the road
253[to] the entrance of the forest.
254of Ḫuwawa all of them his ......
255[He who goes] in advance will save the companion.
256Provide for his [road] and [save thyself]!
257(May) Shamash [carry out] thy endeavor!