1:19One MessageMany witnesses · one GOD
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The one who is a rival to him

Subdue and ...

Wailing ...

The mother of Gish, who knows everything,

Before God raised her hand in prayer:

"Now, why

Hast Thou stirred up the heart of my son,

Restlessness imposed upon him?"

The eyes of Enkidu filled with tears.

He clutched his heart;

Sadly he sighed.

The eyes of Enkidu filled with tears.

He clutched his heart;

Sadly he sighed.

The face of Gish was grieved.

He spoke to Enkidu:

"My friend, why are thy eyes

Filled with tears?

Thy heart clutched,

Dost thou sigh sadly?"

Enkidu opened his mouth and

Spoke to Gish:

"Attacks, my friend,

Have exhausted my strength.

My arms are lame,

My strength has become weak."

Gish opened his mouth and

Spoke to Enkidu: