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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: