He looked at the father of the gods, the god of Dur-an-ki,[1073]
Desire for rulership seizes hold of his heart.[1074]
'I will take the tablets of the gods
And decree the decisions [of all the gods.]
I will establish my throne, I will proclaim laws.
I will give all orders to all the Igigi.'
Zu proceeds to the dwelling-place of En-lil and waits for a favorable moment to make an attack.
His heart was bent on the contest.
With his gaze directed toward the entrance of the dwelling,[1075] he awaits for the beginning of day.
As En-lil poured forth the brilliant waters,