1 By God's leave, dart against dart, destroyer of destruction, thou art the missile sent to meet the missile. Reach thy superior, thou; surpass thine equal.

2 A defence art thou, a protection art thou against the evil designs of enchanters. Reach thy superior, thou; surpass thine equal.

3 Turn back the evil intent of the man we hate, of the man who hateth us. Reach thy superior, thou; surpass thine equal.

4 A prince art thou, giver of speech, thou art our bodies' strong defence. Reach thy superior, thou; surpass thine equal.

5 Fulgent art thou, and splendid, thou art heavenly lustre, thou art light. Reach thy superior, thou; surpass thine equal.