2 I sit as Priest most skilled in sacrificing: the Maruts and all Deities impel me. 3 Who is the Priest? Is he the Priest of Yama? On whom is thrust this God−appointed honour? 4 The Gods have made me bearer of oblations, who slipped away and passed through many troubles. 5 So will I win you strength and life for ever. O Gods, that I may give you room and freedom. 6 The Deities three hundred and thirty−nine, have served and honoured Agni,RV 52 (5) · Rig Veda · null
RV 52 (5)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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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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