Atharva Veda: III. Imprecations Against Demons, Sorcerers, and Enemies (Âbhikârikâni and Krityâpratiharanâni): VII, 13. Charm to deprive enemies of their strength

1. As the rising sun takes away the lustre of the stars, thus do I take away the strength of both the women and the men that hate me. 2. As many enemies as ye are, lookina out auainst me, as I come on--of those that hate me do I take away the strenorth, as the sun takes away the strength of persons asleep (while it rises).