What issues from thee is fixed, thy order cannot be opposed,
None among the gods may trespass upon thy dominion.
Thy weapons will never be vanquished; they will shatter thy enemies.
O lord! grant life to him who trusts in thee,
But destroy the life of the god who plots evil.
As a proof of the power thus entrusted to Marduk, the gods give the latter a 'sign.' Marduk performs a miracle. A garment is placed in the midst of the gods.
Command that the dress disappear!
Then command that the dress return!
Marduk proceeds to the test.
As he gave the command, the dress disappeared.