Marduk – as An his father called him from his birth Marukka, Marutukku – unto him shall the people give praise Namru – the shining god who illumines our ways Ziku – who establishes holiness Agaku – lord of the holy charm who revives the dead Shazu – who knows the heart of gods, who examines the inside Zulummar – whom no other of the gods can match in strength Match in strength Let him purify their shrines that they have ease Let him devise the spell that the gods be at rest Should they rise in anger let them turn back Verily he is supreme in the council of gods Addu be his name the whole sky may he cover Irkingu – who carried off Kingu in the thick of the battle Establishes rulership Asharu – who as is his name guided the god of destiny Nebiru – shall hold the crossings of heaven and earth The one who controls its midst Controls its midst Let him purify their shrines that they have ease Let him devise the spell that the gods be at rest Should they rise in anger let them turn back Verily he is supreme in the council of gods Let the ears of shepherds and herdsmen be opened Let them rejoice in Marduk, Enlil of the gods Firm his order, his command unalterable When he looks he does not turn away his neck No god can withstand his wrath Sinner and transgressor will be confounded before him