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Hymns of the Atharva Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895], at

HYMN XXVII

A charm against an opponent in debate

1Let not the enemy win the cause! Strong and predominant art
  thou.
 Refute mine adversary's speech. Render them dull and flat, O
 Plant.
2The strong-winged bird discovered thee, the boar unearthed thee
  with his snout.
 Refute mine adversary's speech. Render them dull and flat, O
 Plant.
3Yea, Indra laid thee on his arm, to cast the Asuras to the
  ground.
 Refute mine adversary's speech. Render them dull and flat, O
 Plant.
4Indra devoured the Pātā plant that he might lay the Asuras
  low.
 Refute mine adversary's speech! Render them dull and flat, O
 Plant. p. a54
5With this I overcome my foes as Indra overcame the wolves.
 Refute mine adversary's speech! Render them dull and flat, O
 Plant.
6O Rudra, Lord of Healing Balms, dark-crested, skilful in thy
  work!—
 Refute mine adversary's speech. Render them dull and flat, O
 Plant.
7Indra, defeat the speech of him who meets us with hostility.
 Comfort us with thy power and might. Make me superior in
  debate.