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

HYMN XVI

A prayer for security from danger

1Peace hath been given us from the east, and from the west
  security.
 Savitar guard me from the south, and from the north the Lord
  of Might.
2May the Ādityas from the sky protect me, Agni from the
  earth. p. 226
 May Indra-Agni guard me from the eastward, on all sides may
  the Asvins give me shelter.
 May Jātavedas guard, sidelong, our cattle.
 Our shield on all sides be the World-Creators!