One who, with impious mind, schemes harm by stealth and plots the first blow—Brihaspati, do not let him obtain our destruction; do not impart the hostile counsel of evil men.

Let not, Bṛhaspati, the murderous (weapon) of that man reach us, who, with unrighteous mind, seeks to harm us; who, fierce and arrogant, designs to kill (your) worshippers; may we baffle the wrath of the strong evil-doer].

Whoso with mind ungodly seeks to do us harm, who, deeming him a man of might mid lords, would slay,- Let not his deadly blow reach us, Brhaspati; may we humiliate the strong ill-doer's wrath.