O, thou River, who didst create all things
When the great gods dug thee out
They set prosperity upon thy banks
Within thee Ea, the King of the Deep, created his dwelling
The deluge they sent not before thou wert!
Fire, and wrath, and splendour, and terror
Have Ea and Marduk presented unto thee!
Thou judgest the cause of mankind!
O, River, thou art mighty! O River, thou art supreme! O River, thou art righteous!