2He who is germ of waters, germ of woods, germ of all things that move not and that move,− To him even in the rock and in the house: Immortal One, he cares for all mankind.

3Agni is Lord of riches for the man who serves him readily with sacred songs. Protect these beings thou with careful thought, knowing the races both of Gods and men.

4Whom many dawns and nights, unlike, make strong, whom, born in Law, all things that move and stand ,− He bath been won, Herald who sits in light, making effectual all our holy works.

5Thou settest value on our cows and woods: all shall bring tribute to us to the light. men have served thee in many and sundry spots, parting, as 'twere, an aged father's wealth.

6Like a brave archer, like one skilled and bold, a fierce avenger, so he shines in fight.