May those glorious hymns and spoken praises protect you, O Agni, by some celestial beings. Glory and power be to you, messenger, priest of the night-sacrifice and guardian of the offerings.

Agni, giver of dwellings, let not those come to harm, who approach you in whatever manner with hymnsof praise; the worshipper who offers his libation and duly performs the rite praises you that you may be thebearer of the sacrifice.