8): "Now will I praise the strength of the variegated red bull (Agni), the feasts of the Knower-of-beings[6] (Agni); to Agni, the friend of all men, is poured out a new song, sweet to him as clear _soma_.

As soon as he was born in highest heaven, Agni began to protect laws, for he is a guardian of law (or order).

Great in strength, he, the friend of all men, measured out the space between heaven and earth, and in greatness touched the zenith; he, the marvellous friend, placed apart heaven and earth; with light removed darkness; separated the two worlds like skins.

Friend of all men, he took all might to himself....

In the waters' lap the mighty ones (gods) took him, and people established him king.