In honor of Ha’i-ka-malama,

Friend of Kina’u,

Red-robed friend of Kina’u.

Thou art Laka,

God of this altar here.

Return, return and reside at your altar!

Bring it good luck!

A single prayer may not suffice as the offering at Laka’s altar. His repertory is full; the visitor begins anew, this time on a different tack:

Pule Kuahu (no Laka)

Eia ke kuko, ka li’a;