Book 19: Hymn 18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides

1Let those who vex me from the eastern region, sinners, praise Agni followed by the Vasus. 2Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Vāyu compassed by the Air's mid region. 3Let those who vex me from the southern quarter, sinners, sing praise to Soma with the Rudras. 4Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Varuna connected with Ādityas. 5Let those who vex me from the western quarter, sinners, praise Sūrya linked with Earth and Heaven. 6Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners give praise to plants' associates the Waters. 7Let those who from the north side vex me, sinners, praise Visvakarman with the Seven Rishis. 8Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Indra with the Marut host about him. 9Let those who vex me from the nadir, sinners, extol Prajāpati of genial power. 10Let those who vex me from the zenith, sinners, extol Brihaspati with the Visve Devas.