2 This very thing do we desire, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, 3 These are, each one, our present helps, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman. 4 Ye compass round and guard each man, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman: 5 Adityas are beyond all foes,−Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman: 6 These lead us safely over all, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, 7 May they give bliss to aid us well, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman: 8 As in this place, O Holy Ones, ye Vasus freed even the Gaud when her feet were fettered.RV 126 (2) · Rig Veda · null
RV 126 (2)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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And of them is he who made a covenant with Allah (saying): If He give us of His bounty we will give alms and become of the righteous.Quran 9:75 · Quran · Repentance
Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.Hosea 9:14 · Bible · Hosea
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