1 That scholar pleases God well, who worships, gives in charity, pours

libation, and prepares the meal.

2 The Mighty protects from woe the man who gives the sacred cake

And offers Soma blent with milk.

3 His chariot shall be glorious, sped by blessing, and mighty shall he be,

Subduing all hostilities.

4 Each day that passes, in his house flows his libation, rich in milk,

Exhaustless, bringing progeny.

5 O God, with constant draught of milk, husband and wife with one accord

Press out and wash the Soma juice.

6 They gain sufficient food: they come united to the sacred grass,

And never do they fail in strength.

7 Never do they deny or seek to hide the favour of God:

They win high glory for themselves.

8 With sons and daughters by their side they reach their full extent of life,

Both decked with ornaments of gold.

9 Serving the Immortal One with gifts of sacred meal and wealth,

They satisfy the claims of love and pay due honour to the righteous.

10 We claim protection from the Hills, we claim protection of the Floods,

Which are His signs, by the grace of the All-Pervading God.

11 May the Nourisher come, and the Bestower, Lord of wealth, All-bounteous, for our weal

Broad be the path that leads to bliss:

12 Devotion, and, free from foes, the All-Doer with godly spirit,

And the peerless might of the Sustainers.

13 Seeing that the Friend, the Noble One, and the Upholder are guarding us,

The paths of Law are fair to tread.

14 I glorify with song, for wealth, the Radiant God, the first of you.

We honour as a well-loved Friend the God who prospereth our fields.

15 As in all frays the hero, so swift moves his car whom God attends.

The man who, giving in worship, strives to win the favour of God will conquer those who worship not.

16 Ne'er are ye injured, worshipper, presser of juice, or pious man.

The man who, giving in worship, strives to win the favour of God will conquer those who worship not.

17 None in his action equals him, none holds him far or keeps him off.

The man who, giving in worship, strives to win the favour of God will conquer those who worship not.

18 Such strength of heroes shall be his, such mastery of fleet-foot steeds.

The man who, giving in worship, strives to win the favour of God will conquer those who worship not.