| 1 | .H 1 "Ch\'ien" "The Creative" |
| 2 | .X 1 1 |
| 3 | .J |
| 4 | The Creative works sublime success, |
| 5 | Furthering through perseverance. |
| 6 | .I |
| 7 | The movement of heaven is full of power. |
| 8 | Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring. |
| 9 | .L 1 9 |
| 10 | Hidden dragon. Do not act. |
| 11 | .L 2 9 |
| 12 | Dragon appearing in the field. |
| 13 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 14 | .L 3 9 |
| 15 | All day long the superior man is creatively active. |
| 16 | At nightfall his mind is beset with cares. |
| 17 | Danger. No blame. |
| 18 | .L 4 9 |
| 19 | Wavering flight over the depths. |
| 20 | No blame. |
| 21 | .L 5 9 G |
| 22 | Flying dragon in the heavens. |
| 23 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 24 | .L 6 9 |
| 25 | Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent. |
| 26 | .LA 9 |
| 27 | There appears a flight of dragons without heads. |
| 28 | Good fortune. |
| 29 | .H 2 "K\'un" "The Receptive" |
| 30 | .X 8 8 |
| 31 | .J |
| 32 | The Receptive brings about sublime success, |
| 33 | Furthering through the perseverance of a mare. |
| 34 | If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, |
| 35 | He goes astray; |
| 36 | But if he follows, he finds guidance. |
| 37 | It is favorable to find friends in the west and south, |
| 38 | To forego friends in the east and north. |
| 39 | Quiet perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 40 | .I |
| 41 | The earth's condition is receptive devotion. |
| 42 | Thus the superior man who has breadth of character |
| 43 | Carries the outer world. |
| 44 | .L 1 6 |
| 45 | When there is hoarfrost underfoot, |
| 46 | Solid ice is not far off. |
| 47 | .L 2 6 G |
| 48 | Straight, square, great. |
| 49 | Without purpose, |
| 50 | Yet nothing remains unfurthered. |
| 51 | .L 3 6 |
| 52 | Hidden lines. |
| 53 | One is able to remain persevering. |
| 54 | If by chance you are in the service of a king, |
| 55 | Seek not works, but bring to completion. |
| 56 | .L 4 6 |
| 57 | A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise. |
| 58 | .L 5 6 |
| 59 | A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune. |
| 60 | .L 6 6 |
| 61 | Dragons fight in the meadow. |
| 62 | Their blood is black and yellow. |
| 63 | .LA 6 |
| 64 | Lasting perseverance furthers. |
| 65 | .H 3 "Chun" "Difficulty at the Beginning" |
| 66 | .X 6 7 |
| 67 | .J |
| 68 | Difficulty at the Beginning works supreme success, |
| 69 | Furthering through perseverance. |
| 70 | Nothing should be undertaken. |
| 71 | It furthers one to appoint helpers. |
| 72 | .I |
| 73 | Clouds and thunder: |
| 74 | The image of Difficulty at the Beginning. |
| 75 | Thus the superior man |
| 76 | Brings order out of confusion. |
| 77 | .L 1 9 G |
| 78 | Hesitation and hindrance. |
| 79 | It furthers one to remain persevering. |
| 80 | It furthers one to appoint helpers. |
| 81 | .L 2 6 |
| 82 | Difficulties pile up. |
| 83 | Horse and wagon part. |
| 84 | He is not a robber; |
| 85 | He wants to woo when the time comes. |
| 86 | The maiden is chaste, |
| 87 | She does not pledge herself. |
| 88 | Ten years\(emthen she pledges herself. |
| 89 | .L 3 6 |
| 90 | Whoever hunts deer without the forester |
| 91 | Only loses his way in the forest. |
| 92 | The superior man understands the signs of the time |
| 93 | And prefers to desist. |
| 94 | To go on brings humiliation. |
| 95 | .L 4 6 |
| 96 | Horse and wagon part. |
| 97 | Strive for union. |
| 98 | To go on brings good fortune. |
| 99 | Everything acts to further. |
| 100 | .L 5 9 G |
| 101 | Difficulties in blessing. |
| 102 | A little perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 103 | Great perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 104 | .L 6 6 |
| 105 | Horse and wagon part. |
| 106 | Bloody tears flow. |
| 107 | .H 4 "M\o'^e'ng" "Youthful Folly" |
| 108 | .X 4 6 |
| 109 | .J |
| 110 | Youthful Folly has success. |
| 111 | It is not I who seek the young fool; |
| 112 | The young fool seeks me. |
| 113 | At the first oracle I inform him. |
| 114 | If he asks two or three times, it is importunity. |
| 115 | If he importunes, I give him no information. |
| 116 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 117 | .I |
| 118 | A spring wells up at the foot of the mountain: |
| 119 | The image of Youth. |
| 120 | Thus the superior man fosters his character |
| 121 | By thoroughness in all that he does. |
| 122 | .L 1 6 |
| 123 | To make a fool develop |
| 124 | It furthers one to apply discipline. |
| 125 | The fetters should be removed. |
| 126 | To go on in this way brings humiliation. |
| 127 | .L 2 9 G |
| 128 | To bear with fools in kindliness brings good fortune. |
| 129 | To know how to take women |
| 130 | Brings good fortune. |
| 131 | The son is capable of taking charge of the household. |
| 132 | .L 3 6 |
| 133 | Take not a maiden who, when she sees a man of bronze, |
| 134 | Loses possession of herself. |
| 135 | Nothing furthers. |
| 136 | .L 4 6 |
| 137 | Entangled folly brings humiliation. |
| 138 | .L 5 6 G |
| 139 | Childlike folly brings good fortune. |
| 140 | .L 6 9 |
| 141 | In punishing folly |
| 142 | It does not further one |
| 143 | To commit transgressions. |
| 144 | The only thing that furthers |
| 145 | Is to prevent transgressions. |
| 146 | .H 5 "Hsu" "Waiting (Nourishment)" |
| 147 | .X 6 1 |
| 148 | .J |
| 149 | Waiting. If you are sincere, |
| 150 | You have light and success. |
| 151 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 152 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 153 | .I |
| 154 | Clouds rise up to heaven: |
| 155 | The image of Waiting. |
| 156 | Thus the superior man eats and drinks, |
| 157 | Is joyous and of good cheer. |
| 158 | .L 1 9 |
| 159 | Waiting in the meadow. |
| 160 | It furthers one to abide in what endures. |
| 161 | No blame. |
| 162 | .L 2 9 |
| 163 | Waiting on the sand. |
| 164 | There is some gossip. |
| 165 | The end brings good fortune. |
| 166 | .L 2 9 |
| 167 | Waiting in the mud |
| 168 | Brings about the arrival of the enemy. |
| 169 | .L 4 6 |
| 170 | Waiting in blood. |
| 171 | Get out of the pit. |
| 172 | .L 5 9 G |
| 173 | Waiting at meat and drink. |
| 174 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 175 | .L 6 6 |
| 176 | One falls into the pit. |
| 177 | Three uninvited guests arrive. |
| 178 | Honor them, and in the end there will be good fortune. |
| 179 | .H 6 "Sung" "Conflict" |
| 180 | .X 1 6 |
| 181 | .J |
| 182 | Conflict. You are sincere |
| 183 | And are being obstructed. |
| 184 | A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune. |
| 185 | Going through to the end brings misfortune. |
| 186 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 187 | It does not further one to cross the great water. |
| 188 | .I |
| 189 | Heaven and water go their opposite ways: |
| 190 | The image of Conflict. |
| 191 | Thus in all his transactions the superior man |
| 192 | Carefully considers the beginning. |
| 193 | .L 1 6 |
| 194 | If one does not perpetuate the affair, |
| 195 | There is little gossip. |
| 196 | In the end, good fortune comes. |
| 197 | .L 2 9 |
| 198 | One cannot engage in conflict; |
| 199 | One returns home, gives way. |
| 200 | The people of his town, |
| 201 | Three hundred households, |
| 202 | Remain free of guilt. |
| 203 | .L 3 6 |
| 204 | To nourish oneself on ancient virtue induces perseverance. |
| 205 | Danger. In the end, good fortune comes. |
| 206 | If by chance you are in the service of a king, |
| 207 | Seek not works. |
| 208 | .L 4 9 |
| 209 | One cannot engage in conflict. |
| 210 | One turns back and submits to fate, |
| 211 | Changes one's attitude, |
| 212 | And finds peace in perseverance. |
| 213 | Good fortune. |
| 214 | .L 5 9 G |
| 215 | To contend before him |
| 216 | Brings good fortune. |
| 217 | .L 6 9 |
| 218 | Even if by chance a leather belt is bestowed on one, |
| 219 | By the end of morning |
| 220 | It will have been snatched away three times. |
| 221 | .H 7 "Shih" "The Army" |
| 222 | .X 8 6 |
| 223 | .J |
| 224 | The Army. The army needs perseverance |
| 225 | And a strong man. |
| 226 | Good fortune without blame. |
| 227 | .I |
| 228 | In the middle of the earth is water: |
| 229 | The image of The Army. |
| 230 | Thus the superior man increases his masses |
| 231 | By generosity toward the people. |
| 232 | .L 1 6 |
| 233 | An army must set forth in proper order. |
| 234 | If the order is not good, misfortune threatens. |
| 235 | .L 2 9 G |
| 236 | In the midst of the army. |
| 237 | Good fortune. No blame. |
| 238 | The king bestows a triple decoration. |
| 239 | .L 3 6 |
| 240 | Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon. |
| 241 | Misfortune. |
| 242 | .L 4 6 |
| 243 | The army retreats. No blame. |
| 244 | .L 5 6 G |
| 245 | There is game in the field. |
| 246 | It furthers one to catch it. |
| 247 | Without blame. |
| 248 | Let the eldest lead the army. |
| 249 | The younger transports corpses; |
| 250 | Then perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 251 | .L 6 6 |
| 252 | The great prince issues commands, |
| 253 | Founds states, vests families with fiefs. |
| 254 | Inferior people should not be employed. |
| 255 | .H 8 "Pi" "Holding Together [Union]" |
| 256 | .X 6 8 |
| 257 | .J |
| 258 | Holding Together brings good fortune. |
| 259 | Inquire of the oracle once again |
| 260 | Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance; |
| 261 | Then there is no blame. |
| 262 | Those who are uncertain gradually join. |
| 263 | Whoever comes too late |
| 264 | Meets with misfortune. |
| 265 | .I |
| 266 | On the earth is water: |
| 267 | The image of Holding Together. |
| 268 | Thus the kings of antiquity |
| 269 | Bestowed the different states as fiefs |
| 270 | And cultivated friendly relations |
| 271 | With the feudal lords. |
| 272 | .L 1 6 |
| 273 | Hold to him in truth and loyalty; |
| 274 | This is without blame. |
| 275 | Truth, like a full earthen bowl: |
| 276 | Thus in the end |
| 277 | Good fortune comes from without. |
| 278 | .L 2 6 |
| 279 | Hold to him inwardly. |
| 280 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 281 | .L 3 6 |
| 282 | You hold together with the wrong people. |
| 283 | .L 4 6 |
| 284 | Hold to him outwardly also. |
| 285 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 286 | .L 5 9 G |
| 287 | Manifestation of holding together. |
| 288 | In the hunt the king uses beaters on three sides only |
| 289 | And foregoes game that runs off in front. |
| 290 | The citizens need no warning. |
| 291 | Good fortune. |
| 292 | .L 6 6 |
| 293 | He finds no head for holding together. |
| 294 | Misfortune. |
| 295 | .H 9 "Hsiao Ch\'u" "The Taming Power of the Small" |
| 296 | .X 2 1 |
| 297 | .J |
| 298 | The Taming Power of the Small |
| 299 | Has success. |
| 300 | Dense clouds, no rain from our western region. |
| 301 | .I |
| 302 | The wind drives across heaven: |
| 303 | The image of The Taming Power of the Small. |
| 304 | Thus the superior man |
| 305 | Refines the outward aspect of his nature. |
| 306 | .L 1 9 |
| 307 | Return to the way. |
| 308 | How could there be blame in this? |
| 309 | Good fortune. |
| 310 | .L 2 9 |
| 311 | He allows himself to be drawn into returning. |
| 312 | Good fortune. |
| 313 | .L 3 9 |
| 314 | The spokes burst out of the wagon wheel. |
| 315 | Man and wife roll their eyes. |
| 316 | .L 4 6 C |
| 317 | If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way. |
| 318 | No blame. |
| 319 | .L 5 9 G |
| 320 | If you are sincere and loyally attached, |
| 321 | You are rich in your neighbor. |
| 322 | .L 6 9 |
| 323 | The rain comes, there is rest. |
| 324 | This is due to the lasting affect of character. |
| 325 | Perseverance brings the woman into danger. |
| 326 | The moon is nearly full. |
| 327 | If the superior man persists, |
| 328 | Misfortune comes. |
| 329 | .H 10 "Lu" "Treading [Conduct]" |
| 330 | .X 1 5 |
| 331 | .J |
| 332 | Treading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger. |
| 333 | It does not bite the man. Success. |
| 334 | .I |
| 335 | Heaven above, the lake below: |
| 336 | The image of Treading. |
| 337 | Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low, |
| 338 | And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people. |
| 339 | .L 1 9 |
| 340 | Simple conduct. Progress without blame. |
| 341 | .L 2 9 |
| 342 | Treading a smooth, level course. |
| 343 | The perseverance of a dark man |
| 344 | Brings good fortune. |
| 345 | .L 3 6 C |
| 346 | A one-eyed man is able to see, |
| 347 | A lame man is able to tread. |
| 348 | He treads on the tail of the tiger. |
| 349 | The tiger bites the man. |
| 350 | Misfortune. |
| 351 | Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince. |
| 352 | .L 4 9 |
| 353 | He treads on the tail of the tiger. |
| 354 | Caution and circumspection |
| 355 | Lead ultimately to good fortune. |
| 356 | .L 5 9 G |
| 357 | Resolute conduct. |
| 358 | Perseverance with awareness of danger. |
| 359 | .L 6 9 |
| 360 | Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. |
| 361 | When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes. |
| 362 | .H 11 "T\'ai" "Peace" |
| 363 | .X 8 1 |
| 364 | .J |
| 365 | Peace. The small departs, |
| 366 | The great approaches. |
| 367 | Good fortune. Success. |
| 368 | .I |
| 369 | Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace. |
| 370 | Thus the ruler |
| 371 | Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth; |
| 372 | He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth, |
| 373 | And so aids the people. |
| 374 | .L 1 9 |
| 375 | When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. |
| 376 | Each according to his kind. |
| 377 | Undertakings bring good fortune. |
| 378 | .L 2 9 G |
| 379 | Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness, |
| 380 | Fording the river with resolution, |
| 381 | Not neglecting what is distant, |
| 382 | Not regarding one's companions: |
| 383 | Thus one may manage to walk in the middle. |
| 384 | .L 3 9 |
| 385 | No plain not followed by a slope. |
| 386 | No going not followed by a return. |
| 387 | He who remains persevering in danger |
| 388 | Is without blame. |
| 389 | Do not complain about this truth; |
| 390 | Enjoy the good fortune you still possess. |
| 391 | .L 4 6 |
| 392 | He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth, |
| 393 | Together with his neighbor, |
| 394 | Guileless and sincere. |
| 395 | .L 5 6 G |
| 396 | The sovereign I |
| 397 | Gives his daughter in marriage. |
| 398 | This brings blessing |
| 399 | And supreme good fortune. |
| 400 | .L 6 6 |
| 401 | The wall falls back into the moat. |
| 402 | Use no army now. |
| 403 | Make your commands known within your own town. |
| 404 | Perseverance brings humiliation. |
| 405 | .H 12 "P\'i" "Standstill [Stagnation]" |
| 406 | .X 1 8 |
| 407 | .J |
| 408 | Standstill. Evil people do not further |
| 409 | The perseverance of the superior man. |
| 410 | The great departs; the small approaches. |
| 411 | .I |
| 412 | Heaven and earth do not unite: |
| 413 | The image of Standstill. |
| 414 | Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth |
| 415 | In order to escape the difficulties. |
| 416 | He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue. |
| 417 | .L 1 6 |
| 418 | When the ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. |
| 419 | Each according to his kind. |
| 420 | Perseverance brings good fortune and success. |
| 421 | .L 2 6 C |
| 422 | They bear and endure; |
| 423 | This means good fortune for inferior people. |
| 424 | The standstill serves to help the great man attain success. |
| 425 | .L 3 6 |
| 426 | They bear shame. |
| 427 | .L 4 9 |
| 428 | He who acts at the command of the highest |
| 429 | Remains without blame. |
| 430 | Those of like mind partake of the blessing. |
| 431 | .L 5 9 G |
| 432 | Standstill is giving way. |
| 433 | Good fortune for the great man. |
| 434 | "What if it should fail, what if it should fail?" |
| 435 | In this way, he ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots. |
| 436 | .L 6 9 |
| 437 | The standstill comes to an end. |
| 438 | First standstill, then good fortune. |
| 439 | .H 13 "T\'ung J\o'^e'n" "Fellowship with Men" |
| 440 | .X 1 3 |
| 441 | .J |
| 442 | Fellowship with Men in the open. |
| 443 | Success. |
| 444 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 445 | The perseverance of the superior man furthers. |
| 446 | .I |
| 447 | Heaven together with fire: |
| 448 | The image of Fellowship with Men. |
| 449 | Thus the superior man organizes the clans |
| 450 | And makes distinctions between things. |
| 451 | .L 1 9 |
| 452 | Fellowship with men at the gate. |
| 453 | No blame. |
| 454 | .L 2 6 G |
| 455 | Fellowship with men in the clan. |
| 456 | Humiliation. |
| 457 | .L 3 9 |
| 458 | He hides weapons in the thicket; |
| 459 | He climbs the high hill in front of it. |
| 460 | For three years he does not rise up. |
| 461 | .L 4 9 |
| 462 | He climbs up on his wall; he cannot attack. |
| 463 | Good fortune. |
| 464 | .L 5 9 G |
| 465 | Men bound in fellowship first weep and lament, |
| 466 | But afterward the laugh. |
| 467 | After great struggles they succeed in meeting. |
| 468 | .L 6 9 |
| 469 | Fellowship with men in the meadow. |
| 470 | No remorse. |
| 471 | .H 14 "Ta Yu" "Possession in Great Measure" |
| 472 | .X 3 1 |
| 473 | .J |
| 474 | Possession in Great Measure. |
| 475 | Supreme success. |
| 476 | .I |
| 477 | Fire in heaven above: |
| 478 | The image of Possession in Great Measure. |
| 479 | Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, |
| 480 | And thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven. |
| 481 | .L 1 9 |
| 482 | No relationship with what is harmful; |
| 483 | There is no blame in this. |
| 484 | If one remains conscious of difficulty, |
| 485 | One remains without blame. |
| 486 | .L 2 9 |
| 487 | A big wagon for loading. |
| 488 | One may undertake something. |
| 489 | No blame. |
| 490 | .L 3 9 |
| 491 | A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven. |
| 492 | A petty man cannot do this. |
| 493 | .L 4 9 |
| 494 | He makes a difference |
| 495 | Between himself and his neighbor. |
| 496 | No blame. |
| 497 | .L 5 6 G |
| 498 | He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified, |
| 499 | Has good fortune. |
| 500 | .L 5 9 |
| 501 | He is blessed by heaven. |
| 502 | Good fortune. |
| 503 | Nothing that does not further. |
| 504 | .H 15 "Ch\'ien" "Modesty" |
| 505 | .X 8 4 |
| 506 | .J |
| 507 | Modesty creates success. |
| 508 | The superior man carries things through. |
| 509 | .I |
| 510 | Within the earth, a mountain: |
| 511 | The image of Modesty. |
| 512 | Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much, |
| 513 | And augments that which is too little. |
| 514 | He weighs things and makes them equal. |
| 515 | .L 1 6 |
| 516 | A superior man modest about his modesty |
| 517 | May cross the great water. |
| 518 | Good fortune. |
| 519 | .L 2 6 |
| 520 | Modesty that comes to expression. |
| 521 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 522 | .L 3 9 G |
| 523 | A superior man of modesty and merit |
| 524 | Carries things to conclusion. |
| 525 | Good fortune. |
| 526 | .L 4 6 |
| 527 | Nothing that would not further modesty |
| 528 | In movement. |
| 529 | .L 5 6 |
| 530 | No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. |
| 531 | It is favorable to attack with force. |
| 532 | Nothing that would not further. |
| 533 | .L 6 6 |
| 534 | Modesty that comes to expression. |
| 535 | It is favorable to set armies marching |
| 536 | To chastise one's own city and one's country. |
| 537 | .H 16 "Yu" "Enthusiasm" |
| 538 | .X 7 8 |
| 539 | .J |
| 540 | Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers |
| 541 | And to set armies marching. |
| 542 | .I |
| 543 | Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: |
| 544 | The image of Enthusiasm. |
| 545 | Thus the ancient kings made music |
| 546 | In order to honor merit, |
| 547 | And offered it with splendor |
| 548 | To the Supreme Deity, |
| 549 | Inviting their ancestors to be present. |
| 550 | .L 1 6 |
| 551 | Enthusiasm that expresses itself |
| 552 | Brings misfortune. |
| 553 | .L 2 6 |
| 554 | Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. |
| 555 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 556 | .L 3 6 |
| 557 | Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. |
| 558 | Hesitation brings remorse. |
| 559 | .L 4 9 G |
| 560 | The source of enthusiasm. |
| 561 | He achieves great things. |
| 562 | Doubt not. |
| 563 | You gather friends around you |
| 564 | As a hair clasp gathers the hair. |
| 565 | .L 5 6 |
| 566 | Persistently ill, and still does not die. |
| 567 | .L 6 6 |
| 568 | Deluded enthusiasm. |
| 569 | But if after completion one changes, |
| 570 | There is no blame. |
| 571 | .H 17 "Sui" "Following" |
| 572 | .X 5 7 |
| 573 | .J |
| 574 | Following has supreme success. |
| 575 | Perseverance furthers. No blame. |
| 576 | .I |
| 577 | Thunder in the middle of the lake: |
| 578 | The image of Following. |
| 579 | Thus the superior man at nightfall |
| 580 | Goes indoors for rest and recuperation. |
| 581 | .L 1 9 G |
| 582 | The standard is changing. |
| 583 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 584 | To go out of the door in company |
| 585 | Produces deeds. |
| 586 | .L 2 6 |
| 587 | If one clings to the little boy, |
| 588 | One loses the strong man. |
| 589 | .L 3 6 |
| 590 | If one clings to the strong man, |
| 591 | One loses the little boy. |
| 592 | Through following one finds what one seeks. |
| 593 | It furthers one to remain persevering. |
| 594 | .L 4 9 |
| 595 | Following creates success. |
| 596 | Perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 597 | To go one's own way with sincerity brings clarity. |
| 598 | How could there be blame in this? |
| 599 | .L 5 9 G |
| 600 | Sincere in the good. Good fortune. |
| 601 | .L 6 6 |
| 602 | He meets with firm allegiance |
| 603 | And is still further bound. |
| 604 | The king introduces him |
| 605 | To the Western Mountain. |
| 606 | .H 18 "Ku" "Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]" |
| 607 | .X 4 2 |
| 608 | .J |
| 609 | Work on What Has Been Spoiled |
| 610 | Has supreme success. |
| 611 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 612 | Before the starting point, three days. |
| 613 | After the starting point, three days. |
| 614 | .I |
| 615 | The wind blows low on the mountain: |
| 616 | The image of Decay. |
| 617 | Thus the superior man stirs up the people |
| 618 | And strengthens their spirit. |
| 619 | .L 1 6 |
| 620 | Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. |
| 621 | If there is a son, |
| 622 | No blame rests upon the departed father. |
| 623 | Danger. In the end good fortune. |
| 624 | .L 2 9 |
| 625 | Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. |
| 626 | One must not be too persevering. |
| 627 | .L 3 9 |
| 628 | Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. |
| 629 | There will be little remorse. No great blame. |
| 630 | .L 4 6 |
| 631 | Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. |
| 632 | In continuing one sees humiliation. |
| 633 | .L 5 6 G |
| 634 | Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. |
| 635 | One meets with praise. |
| 636 | .L 6 9 |
| 637 | He does not serve kings and princes, |
| 638 | Sets himself higher goals. |
| 639 | .H 19 "Lin" "Approach" |
| 640 | .X 8 5 |
| 641 | .J |
| 642 | Approach has supreme success. |
| 643 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 644 | When the eight month comes, |
| 645 | There will be misfortune. |
| 646 | .I |
| 647 | The earth above the lake: |
| 648 | The image of Approach. |
| 649 | Thus the superior man is inexhaustible |
| 650 | In his will to teach, |
| 651 | And without limits |
| 652 | In his tolerance and protection of the people. |
| 653 | .L 1 9 G |
| 654 | Joint approach. |
| 655 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 656 | .L 2 9 G |
| 657 | Joint approach. |
| 658 | Good fortune. |
| 659 | Everything furthers. |
| 660 | .L 3 6 |
| 661 | Comfortable approach. |
| 662 | Nothing that would not further. |
| 663 | If one is induced to grieve over it, |
| 664 | One becomes free of blame. |
| 665 | .L 4 6 |
| 666 | Complete approach. |
| 667 | No blame. |
| 668 | .L 5 6 |
| 669 | Wise approach. |
| 670 | This is right for a great prince. |
| 671 | Good fortune. |
| 672 | .L 6 6 |
| 673 | Greathearted approach. |
| 674 | Good fortune. No blame. |
| 675 | .H 20 "Kuan" "Contemplation (View)" |
| 676 | .X 2 8 |
| 677 | .J |
| 678 | Contemplation. The ablution has been made, |
| 679 | But not yet the offering. |
| 680 | Full of trust they look up to him. |
| 681 | .I |
| 682 | The wind blows over the earth: |
| 683 | The image of Contemplation. |
| 684 | Thus the kings of old visited the regions of the world, |
| 685 | Contemplated the people, |
| 686 | And gave them instruction. |
| 687 | .L 1 6 |
| 688 | Boylike contemplation. |
| 689 | For an inferior man, no blame. |
| 690 | For a superior man, humiliation. |
| 691 | .L 2 6 |
| 692 | Contemplation through the crack of the door. |
| 693 | Furthering for the perseverance of a woman. |
| 694 | .L 3 6 |
| 695 | Contemplation of my life |
| 696 | Decides the choice |
| 697 | Between advance and retreat. |
| 698 | .L 4 6 |
| 699 | Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. |
| 700 | It furthers one to exert influence as the guest of a king. |
| 701 | .L 5 9 G |
| 702 | Contemplation of my life. |
| 703 | The superior man is without blame. |
| 704 | .L 6 9 G |
| 705 | Contemplation of his life. |
| 706 | The superior man is without blame. |
| 707 | .H 21 "Shih Ho" "Biting Through" |
| 708 | .X 3 7 |
| 709 | .J |
| 710 | Biting Through has success. |
| 711 | It is favorable to let justice be administered. |
| 712 | .I |
| 713 | Thunder and lightning: |
| 714 | The image of Biting Through. |
| 715 | Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws |
| 716 | Through clearly defined penalties. |
| 717 | .L 1 9 |
| 718 | His feet are fastened in the stocks, |
| 719 | So that his toes disappear. |
| 720 | No blame. |
| 721 | .L 2 6 |
| 722 | Bites through tender meat, |
| 723 | So that his nose disappears. |
| 724 | No blame. |
| 725 | .L 3 6 |
| 726 | Bites on old dried meat |
| 727 | And strikes on something poisonous. |
| 728 | Slight humiliation. No blame. |
| 729 | .L 4 9 |
| 730 | Bites on dried gristly meat. |
| 731 | Receives metal arrows. |
| 732 | It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties |
| 733 | And to be persevering. |
| 734 | Good fortune. |
| 735 | .L 5 6 G |
| 736 | Bites on dried lean meat. |
| 737 | Receives yellow gold. |
| 738 | Perseveringly aware of danger. |
| 739 | No blame. |
| 740 | .L 6 9 |
| 741 | His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue, |
| 742 | So that his ears disappear. |
| 743 | Misfortune. |
| 744 | .H 22 "Pi" "Grace" |
| 745 | .X 4 3 |
| 746 | .J |
| 747 | Grace has success. |
| 748 | In small matters |
| 749 | It is favorable to undertake something. |
| 750 | .I |
| 751 | Fire at the foot of the mountain: |
| 752 | The image of Grace. |
| 753 | Thus does the superior man proceed |
| 754 | When clearing up current affairs. |
| 755 | But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way. |
| 756 | .L 1 9 |
| 757 | He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks. |
| 758 | .L 2 6 G |
| 759 | Lends grace to the beard on his chin. |
| 760 | .L 3 9 |
| 761 | Graceful and moist. |
| 762 | Constant perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 763 | .L 4 6 |
| 764 | Grace or simplicity? |
| 765 | A white horse comes as if on wings. |
| 766 | He is not a robber, |
| 767 | He will woo at the right time. |
| 768 | .L 5 6 |
| 769 | Grace in the hills and gardens. |
| 770 | The roll of silk is meager and small. |
| 771 | Humiliation, but in the end good fortune. |
| 772 | .L 6 9 G |
| 773 | Simple grace. No blame. |
| 774 | .H 23 "Po" "Splitting Apart" |
| 775 | .X 4 8 |
| 776 | .J |
| 777 | Splitting Apart. It does not further one |
| 778 | To go anywhere. |
| 779 | .I |
| 780 | The mountain rests upon the earth: |
| 781 | The image of Splitting Apart. |
| 782 | Thus those above can insure their position |
| 783 | Only by giving generously to those below. |
| 784 | .L 1 6 |
| 785 | The leg of the bed is split. |
| 786 | Those who persevere are destroyed. |
| 787 | Misfortune. |
| 788 | .L 2 6 |
| 789 | The bed is split at the edge. |
| 790 | Those who persevere are destroyed. |
| 791 | Misfortune. |
| 792 | .L 3 6 |
| 793 | He splits with them. No blame. |
| 794 | .L 4 6 |
| 795 | The bed is split up to the skin. |
| 796 | Misfortune. |
| 797 | .L 5 6 |
| 798 | A shoal of fishes. Favor comes through the court ladies. |
| 799 | Everything acts to further. |
| 800 | .L 6 9 G |
| 801 | There is a large fruit still uneaten. |
| 802 | The superior man receives a carriage. |
| 803 | The house of the inferior man is split apart. |
| 804 | .H 24 "Fu" "Return (The Turning Point)" |
| 805 | .X 8 7 |
| 806 | .J |
| 807 | Return. Success. |
| 808 | Going out and coming in without error. |
| 809 | Friends come without blame. |
| 810 | To and Fro goes the way. |
| 811 | On the seventh day comes return. |
| 812 | It furthers one to have somewhere to go. |
| 813 | .I |
| 814 | Thunder within the earth: |
| 815 | The image of The Turning Point. |
| 816 | Thus the kings of antiquity closed the passes |
| 817 | At the time of solstice. |
| 818 | Merchants and strangers did not go about, |
| 819 | And the ruler |
| 820 | Did not travel through the provinces. |
| 821 | .L 1 9 G |
| 822 | Return from a short distance. |
| 823 | No need for remorse. |
| 824 | Great good fortune. |
| 825 | .L 2 6 |
| 826 | Quiet return. Good fortune. |
| 827 | .L 3 6 |
| 828 | Repeated return. Danger. No blame. |
| 829 | .L 4 6 |
| 830 | Walking in the midst of others, |
| 831 | One returns alone. |
| 832 | .L 5 6 |
| 833 | Noblehearted return. |
| 834 | No remorse. |
| 835 | .L 6 6 |
| 836 | Missing the return. Misfortune. |
| 837 | Misfortune from within and without. |
| 838 | If armies are set marching in this way, |
| 839 | One will in the end suffer a great defeat, |
| 840 | Disastrous for the ruler of the country. |
| 841 | For ten years |
| 842 | It will not be possible to attack again. |
| 843 | .H 25 "Wu Wang" "Innocence (The Unexpected)" |
| 844 | .X 1 7 |
| 845 | .J |
| 846 | Innocence. Supreme success. |
| 847 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 848 | If someone is not as he should be, |
| 849 | He has misfortune, |
| 850 | And it does not further him |
| 851 | To undertake something. |
| 852 | .I |
| 853 | Under heaven thunder rolls: |
| 854 | All things attain the natural state of innocence. |
| 855 | Thus the kings of old, |
| 856 | Rich in virtue, and in harmony with the time, |
| 857 | Fostered and nourished all beings. |
| 858 | .L 1 9 G |
| 859 | Innocent behavior brings good fortune. |
| 860 | .L 2 6 |
| 861 | If one does not count on the harvest while plowing, |
| 862 | Nor on the use of the ground while clearing it, |
| 863 | It furthers one to undertake something. |
| 864 | .L 3 6 |
| 865 | Undeserved misfortune. |
| 866 | The cow that was tethered by someone |
| 867 | Is the wanderer's gain, the citizen's loss. |
| 868 | .L 4 9 |
| 869 | He who can be persevering |
| 870 | Remains without blame. |
| 871 | .L 5 9 G |
| 872 | Use no medicine in an illness |
| 873 | Incurred through no fault of your own. |
| 874 | It will pass of itself. |
| 875 | .L 6 9 |
| 876 | Innocent action brings misfortune. |
| 877 | Nothing furthers. |
| 878 | .H 26 "Ta Ch\'u" "The Taming Power of the Great" |
| 879 | .X 4 1 |
| 880 | .J |
| 881 | The Taming Power of the Great. |
| 882 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 883 | Not eating at home brings good fortune. |
| 884 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 885 | .I |
| 886 | Heaven within the mountain: |
| 887 | The image of The Taming Power of the Small. |
| 888 | Thus the superior man aquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity |
| 889 | And many deeds of the past, |
| 890 | In order to strengthen his character thereby. |
| 891 | .L 1 9 |
| 892 | Danger is at hand. It furthers one to desist. |
| 893 | .L 2 9 |
| 894 | The axletrees are taken from the wagon. |
| 895 | .L 3 9 |
| 896 | A good horse that follows others. |
| 897 | Awareness of danger, |
| 898 | With perseverance, furthers. |
| 899 | Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. |
| 900 | It furthers one to have somewhere to go. |
| 901 | .L 4 6 |
| 902 | The headboard of a young bull. |
| 903 | Great good fortune. |
| 904 | .L 5 6 G |
| 905 | The tusk of a gelded boar. |
| 906 | Good fortune. |
| 907 | .L 6 9 G |
| 908 | One attains the way of heaven. Success. |
| 909 | .H 27 "I" "The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)" |
| 910 | .X 4 7 |
| 911 | .J |
| 912 | The Corners of the Mouth. |
| 913 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 914 | Pay heed to the providing of nourishment. |
| 915 | And to what a man seeks |
| 916 | To fill his own mouth with. |
| 917 | .I |
| 918 | At the foot of the mountain, thunder: |
| 919 | The image of Providing Nourishment. |
| 920 | Thus the superior man is careful of his words |
| 921 | And temperate in eating and drinking. |
| 922 | .L 1 9 |
| 923 | You let your magic tortoise go, |
| 924 | And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping. |
| 925 | Misfortune. |
| 926 | .L 2 6 |
| 927 | Turning to the summit for nourishment, |
| 928 | Deviating from the path |
| 929 | To seek nourishment from the hill. |
| 930 | Continuing to do this brings misfortune. |
| 931 | .L 3 6 |
| 932 | Turning away from nourishment. |
| 933 | Perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 934 | Do not act thus for ten years. |
| 935 | Nothing serves to further. |
| 936 | .L 4 6 |
| 937 | Turning to the summit |
| 938 | For provision of nourishment |
| 939 | Brings good fortune. |
| 940 | Spying about with sharp eyes |
| 941 | Like a tiger with insatiable craving. |
| 942 | No blame. |
| 943 | .L 5 6 G |
| 944 | Turning away from the path. |
| 945 | To remain persevering brings good fortune. |
| 946 | One should not cross the great water. |
| 947 | .L 6 9 G |
| 948 | The source of nourishment. |
| 949 | Awareness of danger brings good fortune. |
| 950 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 951 | .H 28 "Ta Kuo" "Preponderance of the Great" |
| 952 | .X 5 2 |
| 953 | .J |
| 954 | Preponderance of the Great. |
| 955 | The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. |
| 956 | It furthers one to have somewhere to go. |
| 957 | Success. |
| 958 | .I |
| 959 | The lake rises above the trees: |
| 960 | The image of Preponderance of the Great. |
| 961 | Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, |
| 962 | Is unconcerned, |
| 963 | And if he has to renounce the world, |
| 964 | He is undaunted. |
| 965 | .L 1 6 |
| 966 | To spread white rushes underneath. |
| 967 | No blame. |
| 968 | .L 2 9 G |
| 969 | A dry poplar sprouts at the root. |
| 970 | An older man takes a young wife. |
| 971 | Everything furthers. |
| 972 | .L 3 9 |
| 973 | The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. |
| 974 | Misfortune. |
| 975 | .L 4 9 G |
| 976 | The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. |
| 977 | If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating. |
| 978 | .L 5 9 |
| 979 | A withered poplar puts forth flowers. |
| 980 | An older woman takes a husband. |
| 981 | No blame. No praise. |
| 982 | .L 6 6 |
| 983 | One must go through the water. |
| 984 | It goes over one's head. |
| 985 | Misfortune. No blame. |
| 986 | .H 29 "K\'an" "The Abysmal (Water)" |
| 987 | .X 6 6 |
| 988 | .J |
| 989 | The Abysmal repeated. |
| 990 | If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, |
| 991 | And whatever you do succeeds. |
| 992 | .I |
| 993 | Water flows on uninterruptedly and reaches it goal: |
| 994 | The image of the Abysmal repeated. |
| 995 | Thus the superior man walks in lasting virtue |
| 996 | And carries on the business of teaching. |
| 997 | .L 1 6 |
| 998 | Repetition of the Abysmal. |
| 999 | In the abyss one falls into a pit. |
| 1000 | Misfortune. |
| 1001 | .L 2 9 G |
| 1002 | The abyss is dangerous. |
| 1003 | One should strive to attain small things only. |
| 1004 | .L 3 6 |
| 1005 | Forward and backward, abyss on abyss. |
| 1006 | In danger like this, pause at first and wait, |
| 1007 | Otherwise you will fall into a pit in the abyss. |
| 1008 | Do not act in this way. |
| 1009 | .L 4 6 |
| 1010 | A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it; |
| 1011 | Earthen vessels |
| 1012 | Simply handed in through the window. |
| 1013 | There is certainly no blame in this. |
| 1014 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1015 | The abyss is not filled to overflowing, |
| 1016 | It is filled only to the rim. |
| 1017 | No blame. |
| 1018 | .L 6 6 |
| 1019 | Bound with cords and ropes, |
| 1020 | Shut in between thorn-hedged prison walls: |
| 1021 | For three years one does not find the way. |
| 1022 | Misfortune. |
| 1023 | .H 30 "Li" "The Clinging, Fire" |
| 1024 | .X 3 3 |
| 1025 | .J |
| 1026 | The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. |
| 1027 | It brings success. |
| 1028 | Care of the cow brings good fortune. |
| 1029 | .I |
| 1030 | That which is bright rises twice: |
| 1031 | The image of Fire. |
| 1032 | Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, |
| 1033 | Illumines the four quarters of the world. |
| 1034 | .L 1 9 |
| 1035 | The footprints run crisscross. |
| 1036 | If one is seriously intent, no blame. |
| 1037 | .L 2 6 G |
| 1038 | Yellow light. Supreme good fortune. |
| 1039 | .L 3 9 |
| 1040 | In the light of the setting sun, |
| 1041 | Men either beat the pot and sing |
| 1042 | Or loudly bewail the approach of old age. |
| 1043 | Misfortune. |
| 1044 | .L 4 9 |
| 1045 | Its coming is sudden; |
| 1046 | It flames up, dies down, is thrown away. |
| 1047 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1048 | Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting. |
| 1049 | Good fortune. |
| 1050 | .L 6 9 |
| 1051 | The king uses him to march forth and chastise. |
| 1052 | Then it is best to kill the leaders |
| 1053 | And take captive the followers. No blame. |
| 1054 | .H 31 "Hsien" "Influence (Wooing)" |
| 1055 | .X 5 4 |
| 1056 | .J |
| 1057 | Influence. Success. |
| 1058 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 1059 | To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. |
| 1060 | .I |
| 1061 | A lake on the mountain: |
| 1062 | The image of Influence. |
| 1063 | Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him |
| 1064 | By his readiness to receive them. |
| 1065 | .L 1 6 |
| 1066 | The influence shows itself in the big toe. |
| 1067 | .L 2 6 |
| 1068 | The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs. |
| 1069 | Misfortune. |
| 1070 | Tarrying brings good fortune. |
| 1071 | .L 3 9 |
| 1072 | The influence shows itself in the thighs. |
| 1073 | Holds to that which follows it. |
| 1074 | To continue is humiliating. |
| 1075 | .L 4 9 G |
| 1076 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1077 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1078 | If a man is agitated in mind, |
| 1079 | And his thoughts go hither and thither, |
| 1080 | Only those friends |
| 1081 | On whom he fixes his conscious thoughts |
| 1082 | Will follow. |
| 1083 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1084 | The influence shows itself in the back of the neck. |
| 1085 | No remorse. |
| 1086 | .L 6 6 |
| 1087 | The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks and tongue. |
| 1088 | .H 32 "H\o'^e'ng" "Duration" |
| 1089 | .X 7 2 |
| 1090 | .J |
| 1091 | Duration. Success. No blame. |
| 1092 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 1093 | It furthers one to have somewhere to go. |
| 1094 | .I |
| 1095 | Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. |
| 1096 | Thus the superior man stands firm |
| 1097 | And does not change his direction. |
| 1098 | .L 1 6 |
| 1099 | Seeking duration too hastily brings misfortune persistently. |
| 1100 | Nothing that would further. |
| 1101 | .L 2 9 G |
| 1102 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1103 | .L 3 9 |
| 1104 | He who does not give duration to his character |
| 1105 | Meets with disgrace. |
| 1106 | Persistent humiliation. |
| 1107 | .L 4 9 |
| 1108 | No game in the field. |
| 1109 | .L 5 6 |
| 1110 | Giving duration to one's character through perseverance. |
| 1111 | This is good fortune for a woman, misfortune for a man. |
| 1112 | .L 6 6 |
| 1113 | Restlessness as an enduring condition brings misfortune. |
| 1114 | .H 33 "Tun" "Retreat" |
| 1115 | .X 1 4 |
| 1116 | .J |
| 1117 | Retreat. Success. |
| 1118 | In what is small, perseverance furthers. |
| 1119 | .I |
| 1120 | Mountain under heaven: the image of Retreat. |
| 1121 | Thus the superior man keeps the inferior man at a distance, |
| 1122 | Not angrily but with reserve. |
| 1123 | .L 1 6 C |
| 1124 | At the tail in retreat. This is dangerous. |
| 1125 | One must not wish to undertake anything. |
| 1126 | .L 2 6 |
| 1127 | He holds him fast with yellow oxhide. |
| 1128 | No one can tear him loose. |
| 1129 | .L 3 9 |
| 1130 | A halted retreat |
| 1131 | Is nerve-wracking and dangerous. |
| 1132 | To retain people as men- and maidservants |
| 1133 | Brings good fortune. |
| 1134 | .L 4 9 |
| 1135 | Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man |
| 1136 | And downfall to the inferior man. |
| 1137 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1138 | Friendly retreat. Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1139 | .L 6 9 |
| 1140 | Cheerful retreat. Everything serves to further. |
| 1141 | .H 34 "Ta Chuang" "The Power of the Great" |
| 1142 | .X 7 1 |
| 1143 | .J |
| 1144 | The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. |
| 1145 | .I |
| 1146 | Thunder in heaven above: |
| 1147 | The image of The Power of the Great. |
| 1148 | Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths |
| 1149 | That do not accord with established order. |
| 1150 | .L 1 9 |
| 1151 | Power in the toes. |
| 1152 | Continuing brings misfortune. |
| 1153 | This is certainly true. |
| 1154 | .L 2 9 |
| 1155 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1156 | .L 3 9 |
| 1157 | The inferior man works through power. |
| 1158 | The superior man does not act thus. |
| 1159 | To continue is dangerous. |
| 1160 | A goat butts against a hedge |
| 1161 | And gets its horns entangled. |
| 1162 | .L 4 9 G |
| 1163 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1164 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1165 | The hedge opens; there is no entanglement. |
| 1166 | Power depends upon the axle of a big cart. |
| 1167 | .L 5 6 |
| 1168 | Loses the goat with ease. |
| 1169 | No remorse. |
| 1170 | .L 6 6 |
| 1171 | A goat butts against a hedge. |
| 1172 | It cannot go backward, it cannot go forward. |
| 1173 | Nothing serves to further. |
| 1174 | If one notes the difficulty, this brings good fortune. |
| 1175 | .H 35 "Chin" "Progress" |
| 1176 | .X 3 8 |
| 1177 | .J |
| 1178 | Progress. The powerful prince |
| 1179 | Is honored with horses in large numbers. |
| 1180 | In a single day he is granted audience three times. |
| 1181 | .I |
| 1182 | The sun rises over the earth: |
| 1183 | The image of Progress. |
| 1184 | Thus the superior man himself |
| 1185 | Brightens his bright virtue |
| 1186 | .L 1 6 |
| 1187 | Progressing, but turning back. |
| 1188 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1189 | If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm. |
| 1190 | No mistake. |
| 1191 | .L 2 6 |
| 1192 | Progressing, but in sorrow. |
| 1193 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1194 | Then one obtains happiness from one's ancestress. |
| 1195 | .L 3 6 |
| 1196 | All are in accord. Remorse disappears. |
| 1197 | .L 4 9 |
| 1198 | Progress like a hamster. |
| 1199 | Perseverance brings danger. |
| 1200 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1201 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1202 | Take not gain and loss to heart. |
| 1203 | Undertakings bring good fortune. |
| 1204 | Everything serves to further. |
| 1205 | .L 6 9 |
| 1206 | Making progress with the horns is permissible |
| 1207 | Only for the purpose of punishing one's own city. |
| 1208 | To be conscious of danger brings good fortune. |
| 1209 | No blame. |
| 1210 | Perseverance brings humiliation. |
| 1211 | .H 36 "Ming I" "Darkening of the Light" |
| 1212 | .X 8 3 |
| 1213 | .J |
| 1214 | Darkening of the Light. In adversity |
| 1215 | It furthers one to be persevering. |
| 1216 | .I |
| 1217 | The light has sunk into the earth: |
| 1218 | The image of Darkening of the Light. |
| 1219 | Thus does the superior man live with the great mass: |
| 1220 | He veils his light, yet still shines. |
| 1221 | .L 1 9 |
| 1222 | Darkening of the light during flight. |
| 1223 | He lowers his wings. |
| 1224 | The superior man does not eat for three days |
| 1225 | On his wanderings. |
| 1226 | But he has somewhere to go. |
| 1227 | The host has occasion to gossip about him. |
| 1228 | .L 2 6 G |
| 1229 | Darkening of the light injures him in the left thigh. |
| 1230 | He gives aid with the strength of a horse. |
| 1231 | Good fortune. |
| 1232 | .L 3 9 |
| 1233 | Darkening of the light during the hunt in the south. |
| 1234 | Their great leader is captured. |
| 1235 | One must not expect perseverance too soon. |
| 1236 | .L 4 6 |
| 1237 | He penetrates the left side of the belly. |
| 1238 | One gets at the very heart of the darkening of the light, |
| 1239 | And leaves gate and courtyard. |
| 1240 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1241 | Darkening of the light as with Prince Chi. |
| 1242 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 1243 | .L 6 6 C |
| 1244 | Not light but darkness. |
| 1245 | First he climbed up to heaven, |
| 1246 | Then he plunged into the depths of the earth. |
| 1247 | .H 37 "Chia J\o'^e'n" "The Family [The Clan]" |
| 1248 | .X 2 3 |
| 1249 | .J |
| 1250 | The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers. |
| 1251 | .I |
| 1252 | Wind comes forth from fire: |
| 1253 | The image of The Family. |
| 1254 | Thus the superior man has substance in his words |
| 1255 | And duration in his way of life. |
| 1256 | .L 1 9 |
| 1257 | Firm seclusion within the family. |
| 1258 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1259 | .L 2 6 G |
| 1260 | She should not follow her whims. |
| 1261 | She must attend within to the food. |
| 1262 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1263 | .L 3 9 |
| 1264 | When tempers flare up in the family, |
| 1265 | Too great severity brings remorse. |
| 1266 | Good fortune nonetheless. |
| 1267 | When woman and child dally and laugh, |
| 1268 | It leads in the end to humiliation. |
| 1269 | .L 4 6 |
| 1270 | She is the treasure of the house. |
| 1271 | Great good fortune. |
| 1272 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1273 | As a king he approaches his family. |
| 1274 | Fear not. |
| 1275 | Good fortune. |
| 1276 | .L 6 9 |
| 1277 | His work commands respect. |
| 1278 | In the end good fortune comes. |
| 1279 | .H 38 "K\'uei" "Opposition" |
| 1280 | .X 3 5 |
| 1281 | .J |
| 1282 | Opposition. In small matters, good fortune. |
| 1283 | .I |
| 1284 | Above fire; below, the lake: |
| 1285 | The image of Opposition. |
| 1286 | Thus amid all fellowship |
| 1287 | The superior man retains his individuality. |
| 1288 | .L 1 9 |
| 1289 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1290 | If you lose your horse, do not run after it; |
| 1291 | It will come back of its own accord. |
| 1292 | When you see evil people, |
| 1293 | Guard yourself against mistakes. |
| 1294 | .L 2 9 G |
| 1295 | One meets his lord in a narrow street. |
| 1296 | No blame. |
| 1297 | .L 3 6 |
| 1298 | One sees the wagon dragged back, |
| 1299 | The oxen halted, |
| 1300 | A man's hair and nose cut off. |
| 1301 | Not a good beginning, but a good end. |
| 1302 | .L 4 9 |
| 1303 | Isolated through opposition, |
| 1304 | One meets a like-minded man |
| 1305 | With whom one can associate in good faith. |
| 1306 | Despite the danger, no blame. |
| 1307 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1308 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1309 | The companion bites his way through the wrappings. |
| 1310 | If one goes to him, |
| 1311 | How could it be a mistake? |
| 1312 | .L 6 9 |
| 1313 | Isolated through opposition, |
| 1314 | One sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, |
| 1315 | As a wagon full of devils. |
| 1316 | First one draws a bow against him, |
| 1317 | Then one lays the bow aside. |
| 1318 | He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time. |
| 1319 | As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes. |
| 1320 | .H 39 "Chien" "Obstruction" |
| 1321 | .X 6 4 |
| 1322 | .J |
| 1323 | Obstruction. The southwest furthers. |
| 1324 | The northeast does not further. |
| 1325 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 1326 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1327 | .I |
| 1328 | Water on the mountain: |
| 1329 | The image of Obstruction. |
| 1330 | Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself |
| 1331 | And molds his character. |
| 1332 | .L 1 6 |
| 1333 | Going leads to obstructions, |
| 1334 | Coming meets with praise. |
| 1335 | .L 2 6 |
| 1336 | The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, |
| 1337 | But it is not his own fault. |
| 1338 | .L 3 9 |
| 1339 | Going leads to obstructions; |
| 1340 | Hence he comes back. |
| 1341 | .L 4 6 |
| 1342 | Going leads to obstructions, |
| 1343 | Coming leads to union. |
| 1344 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1345 | In the midst of the greatest obstructions, |
| 1346 | Friends come. |
| 1347 | .L 6 6 |
| 1348 | Going leads to obstructions, |
| 1349 | Coming leads to great good fortune. |
| 1350 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 1351 | .H 40 "Hsieh" "Deliverance" |
| 1352 | .X 7 6 |
| 1353 | .J |
| 1354 | Deliverance. The southwest furthers. |
| 1355 | If there is no longer anything where one has to go, |
| 1356 | Return brings good fortune. |
| 1357 | If there is still something where one has to go, |
| 1358 | Hastening brings good fortune. |
| 1359 | .I |
| 1360 | Thunder and rain set in: |
| 1361 | The image of Deliverance. |
| 1362 | Thus the superior man pardons mistakes |
| 1363 | And forgives misdeeds. |
| 1364 | .L 1 6 |
| 1365 | Without blame. |
| 1366 | .L 2 9 G |
| 1367 | One kills three foxes in the field |
| 1368 | And receives a yellow arrow. |
| 1369 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1370 | .L 3 6 |
| 1371 | If a man carries a burden on his back |
| 1372 | And nontheless rides in a carriage, |
| 1373 | He thereby encourages robbers to draw near. |
| 1374 | Perseverance leads to humiliation. |
| 1375 | .L 4 9 |
| 1376 | Deliver yourself from your great toe. |
| 1377 | Then the companion comes, |
| 1378 | And him you can trust. |
| 1379 | .L 6 5 G |
| 1380 | If only the superior man can deliver himself, |
| 1381 | It brings good fortune. |
| 1382 | Thus he proves to inferior men that he is in earnest. |
| 1383 | .L 6 6 |
| 1384 | The prince shoots at a hawk on a high wall. |
| 1385 | He kills it. Everything serves to further. |
| 1386 | .H 41 "Sun" "Decrease" |
| 1387 | .X 4 5 |
| 1388 | .J |
| 1389 | Decrease combined with sincerity |
| 1390 | Brings about supreme good fortune |
| 1391 | Without blame. |
| 1392 | One may be persevering in this. |
| 1393 | It furthers one to undertake something. |
| 1394 | How is this to be carried out? |
| 1395 | One may use two small bowls for the sacrifice. |
| 1396 | .I |
| 1397 | At the foot of the mountain, the lake: |
| 1398 | The image of Decrease. |
| 1399 | Thus the superior man controls his anger |
| 1400 | And restrains his instincts. |
| 1401 | .L 1 9 |
| 1402 | Going quickly when one's tasks are finished |
| 1403 | Is without blame. |
| 1404 | But one must reflect on how much one may decrease others. |
| 1405 | .L 2 9 |
| 1406 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 1407 | To undertake something brings misfortune. |
| 1408 | Without decreasing oneself, |
| 1409 | One is able to bring increase to others. |
| 1410 | .L 3 6 C |
| 1411 | When three people journey together, |
| 1412 | Their number decreases by one. |
| 1413 | When one man journeys alone, |
| 1414 | He finds a companion. |
| 1415 | .L 4 6 |
| 1416 | If a man decreases his faults, |
| 1417 | It makes the other hasten to come and rejoice. |
| 1418 | No blame. |
| 1419 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1420 | Someone does indeed increase him. |
| 1421 | Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. |
| 1422 | Supreme good fortune. |
| 1423 | .L 6 9 C |
| 1424 | If one is increased without depriving others, |
| 1425 | there is no blame. |
| 1426 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1427 | It furthers one to undertake something. |
| 1428 | One obtains servants |
| 1429 | But no longer has a separate home. |
| 1430 | .H 42 "I" "Increase" |
| 1431 | .X 2 7 |
| 1432 | .J |
| 1433 | Increase. It furthers one |
| 1434 | To undertake something. |
| 1435 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 1436 | .I |
| 1437 | Wind and thunder: the image of Increase. |
| 1438 | Thus the superior man: |
| 1439 | If he sees good, he imitates it; |
| 1440 | If he has faults, he rids himself of them. |
| 1441 | .L 1 9 C |
| 1442 | It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. |
| 1443 | Supreme good fortune. No blame. |
| 1444 | .L 2 6 G |
| 1445 | Someone does indeed increase him; |
| 1446 | Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. |
| 1447 | Constant perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1448 | The king presents him before God. |
| 1449 | Good fortune. |
| 1450 | .L 3 6 |
| 1451 | One is enriched through unfortunate events. |
| 1452 | No blame, if you are sincere |
| 1453 | And walk in the middle, |
| 1454 | And report with a seal to the prince. |
| 1455 | .L 4 6 C |
| 1456 | If you walk in the middle |
| 1457 | And report to the prince, |
| 1458 | He will follow. |
| 1459 | It furthers one to be used |
| 1460 | In the removal of the capital. |
| 1461 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1462 | If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. |
| 1463 | Supreme good fortune. |
| 1464 | Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue. |
| 1465 | .L 6 9 |
| 1466 | He brings increase to no one. |
| 1467 | Indeed, someone even strikes him. |
| 1468 | He does not keep his heart constantly steady. |
| 1469 | Misfortune. |
| 1470 | .H 43 "Kuai" "Break-through (Resoluteness)" |
| 1471 | .X 5 1 |
| 1472 | .J |
| 1473 | Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known |
| 1474 | At the court of the king. |
| 1475 | It must be announced truthfully. Danger. |
| 1476 | It is necessary to notify one's own city. |
| 1477 | It does not further to resort to arms. |
| 1478 | It furthers one to undertake something. |
| 1479 | .I |
| 1480 | The lake has risen up to heaven: |
| 1481 | The image of Break-through. |
| 1482 | Thus the superior man |
| 1483 | Dispenses riches downward |
| 1484 | And refrains from resting on his virtue. |
| 1485 | .L 1 9 |
| 1486 | Mighty in the forward-striding toes. |
| 1487 | When one goes and is not equal to the task, |
| 1488 | One makes a mistake. |
| 1489 | .L 2 9 |
| 1490 | A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night. |
| 1491 | Fear nothing. |
| 1492 | .L 3 9 |
| 1493 | To be powerful in the cheekbones |
| 1494 | Brings misfortune. |
| 1495 | The superior man is firmly resolved. |
| 1496 | He walks alone and is caught in the rain. |
| 1497 | He is bespattered, |
| 1498 | And people murmur against him. |
| 1499 | No blame. |
| 1500 | .L 4 9 |
| 1501 | There is no skin on his thighs, |
| 1502 | And walking comes hard. |
| 1503 | If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep, |
| 1504 | Remorse would disappear. |
| 1505 | But if these words are heard |
| 1506 | They will not be believed. |
| 1507 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1508 | In dealing with weeds, |
| 1509 | Firm resolution is necessary. |
| 1510 | Walking in the middle |
| 1511 | Remains free of blame. |
| 1512 | .L 6 6 C |
| 1513 | No cry. |
| 1514 | In the end misfortune comes. |
| 1515 | .H 44 "Kou" "Coming to Meet" |
| 1516 | .X 1 2 |
| 1517 | .J |
| 1518 | Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. |
| 1519 | One should not marry such a maiden. |
| 1520 | .I |
| 1521 | Under heaven, wind: |
| 1522 | The image of Coming to Meet. |
| 1523 | Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands |
| 1524 | And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven. |
| 1525 | .L 1 6 C |
| 1526 | It must be checked with a brake of bronze. |
| 1527 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1528 | If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. |
| 1529 | Even a lean pig has it in him to rage around. |
| 1530 | .L 2 9 G |
| 1531 | There is a fish in the tank. No blame. |
| 1532 | Does not further guests. |
| 1533 | .L 3 9 |
| 1534 | There is no skin on his thighs, |
| 1535 | And walking comes hard. |
| 1536 | If one is mindful of the danger, |
| 1537 | No great mistake is made. |
| 1538 | .L 4 9 |
| 1539 | No fish in the tank. |
| 1540 | This leads to misfortune. |
| 1541 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1542 | A melon covered with willow leaves. |
| 1543 | Hidden lines. |
| 1544 | Then it drops down to one from heaven. |
| 1545 | .L 6 9 |
| 1546 | He comes to meet with his horns. |
| 1547 | Humiliation. No blame. |
| 1548 | .H 45 "Ts\'ui" "Gathering Together [Massing]" |
| 1549 | .X 5 8 |
| 1550 | .J |
| 1551 | Gathering Together. Success. |
| 1552 | The king approaches his temple. |
| 1553 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 1554 | This brings success. Perseverance furthers. |
| 1555 | To bring great offerings creates good fortune. |
| 1556 | It furthers one to undertake something. |
| 1557 | .I |
| 1558 | Over the earth, the lake: |
| 1559 | The image of Gathering Together. |
| 1560 | Thus the superior man renews his weapons |
| 1561 | In order to meet the unforseen. |
| 1562 | .L 1 6 |
| 1563 | If you are sincere, but not to the end, |
| 1564 | There will sometimes be confusion, sometimes gathering together. |
| 1565 | If you call out, |
| 1566 | Then after one grasp of the hand you can laugh again. |
| 1567 | Regret not. Going is without blame. |
| 1568 | .L 2 6 |
| 1569 | Letting oneself be drawn |
| 1570 | Brings good fortune and remains blameless. |
| 1571 | If one is sincere, |
| 1572 | It furthers one to bring even a small offering. |
| 1573 | .L 3 6 |
| 1574 | Gathering together amid sighs. |
| 1575 | Nothing that would not further. |
| 1576 | Going is without blame. |
| 1577 | Slight humiliation. |
| 1578 | .L 4 9 G |
| 1579 | Great good fortune. No blame. |
| 1580 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1581 | If in gathering together one has position, |
| 1582 | This brings no blame. |
| 1583 | If there are some who are not yet sincere in the work, |
| 1584 | Sublime and enduring perseverance is needed. |
| 1585 | Then remorse disappears. |
| 1586 | .L 6 6 |
| 1587 | Lamenting and sighing, floods of tears. |
| 1588 | No blame. |
| 1589 | .H 46 "Sh\o'^e'ng" "Pushing Upward" |
| 1590 | .X 8 2 |
| 1591 | .J |
| 1592 | Pushing upward has supreme success. |
| 1593 | One must see the great man. |
| 1594 | Fear not. |
| 1595 | Departure toward the south |
| 1596 | Brings good fortune. |
| 1597 | .I |
| 1598 | Within the earth, wood grows: |
| 1599 | The image of Pushing Upward. |
| 1600 | Thus the superior man of devoted character |
| 1601 | Heaps up small things |
| 1602 | In order to achieve something high and great. |
| 1603 | .L 1 6 C |
| 1604 | Pushing upward that meets with confidence |
| 1605 | Brings great good fortune. |
| 1606 | .L 2 9 |
| 1607 | If one is sincere, |
| 1608 | It furthers one to bring even a small offering. |
| 1609 | No blame. |
| 1610 | .L 3 9 |
| 1611 | One pushes upward into an empty city. |
| 1612 | .L 4 6 |
| 1613 | The king offers him Mount Ch'i. |
| 1614 | Good fortune. No blame. |
| 1615 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1616 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 1617 | One pushes upward by steps. |
| 1618 | .L 6 6 |
| 1619 | Pushing upward in darkness. |
| 1620 | It furthers one |
| 1621 | to be unremittingly persevering. |
| 1622 | .H 47 "K\'un" "Oppression (Exhaustion)" |
| 1623 | .X 5 6 |
| 1624 | .J |
| 1625 | Oppression. Success. Perseverance. |
| 1626 | The great man brings about good fortune. |
| 1627 | No blame. |
| 1628 | When one has something to say, |
| 1629 | It is not believed. |
| 1630 | .I |
| 1631 | There is no water in the lake: |
| 1632 | The image of Exhaustion. |
| 1633 | Thus the superior man stakes his life |
| 1634 | On following his will. |
| 1635 | .L 1 6 |
| 1636 | One sits oppressed under a bare tree |
| 1637 | And strays into a gloomy valley. |
| 1638 | For three years one sees nothing. |
| 1639 | .L 2 9 G |
| 1640 | One is oppressed while at meat and drink. |
| 1641 | The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming. |
| 1642 | It furthers one to offer sacrifice. |
| 1643 | To set forth brings misfortune. |
| 1644 | No blame. |
| 1645 | .L 3 6 |
| 1646 | A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone, |
| 1647 | And leans on thorns and thistles. |
| 1648 | He enters his house and does not see his wife. |
| 1649 | Misfortune. |
| 1650 | .L 4 9 |
| 1651 | He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage. |
| 1652 | Humiliation, but the end is reached. |
| 1653 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1654 | His nose and feet are cut off. |
| 1655 | Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands. |
| 1656 | Joy comes softly. |
| 1657 | It furthers one to make offerings and libations. |
| 1658 | .L 6 6 |
| 1659 | He is oppressed by creeping vines. |
| 1660 | He moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse." |
| 1661 | If one feels remorse over this and makes a start, |
| 1662 | Good fortune comes. |
| 1663 | .H 48 "Ching" "The Well" |
| 1664 | .X 6 2 |
| 1665 | .J |
| 1666 | The Well. The town may be changed, |
| 1667 | But the well cannot be changed. |
| 1668 | It neither decreases nor increases. |
| 1669 | They come and go and draw from the well. |
| 1670 | If one gets down almost to the water |
| 1671 | And the rope does not go all the way, |
| 1672 | Or the jug breaks, it brings misfortune. |
| 1673 | .I |
| 1674 | Water over wood: the image of The Well. |
| 1675 | Thus the superior man encourages the people at their work, |
| 1676 | And exhorts them to help one another. |
| 1677 | .L 1 6 |
| 1678 | One does not drink the mud of the well. |
| 1679 | No animals come to an old well. |
| 1680 | .L 2 9 |
| 1681 | At the well hole one shoots fishes. |
| 1682 | The jug is broken and leaks. |
| 1683 | .L 3 9 |
| 1684 | The well is cleaned, but no one drinks from it. |
| 1685 | This is my heart's sorrow, |
| 1686 | For one might draw from it. |
| 1687 | If the king were clear-minded, |
| 1688 | Good fortune might be enjoyed in common. |
| 1689 | .L 4 6 |
| 1690 | The well is being lined. No blame. |
| 1691 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1692 | In the well there is a clear, cold spring |
| 1693 | From which one can drink. |
| 1694 | .L 6 6 |
| 1695 | One draws from the well |
| 1696 | Without hindrance. |
| 1697 | It is dependable. |
| 1698 | Supreme good fortune. |
| 1699 | .H 49 "Ko" "Revolution (Molting)" |
| 1700 | .X 5 3 |
| 1701 | .J |
| 1702 | Revolution. On your own day |
| 1703 | You are believed. |
| 1704 | Supreme success. |
| 1705 | Furthering through perseverance. |
| 1706 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1707 | .I |
| 1708 | Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution. |
| 1709 | Thus the superior man |
| 1710 | Sets the calendar in order. |
| 1711 | .L 1 9 |
| 1712 | Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow. |
| 1713 | .L 2 6 |
| 1714 | When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. |
| 1715 | Starting brings good fortune. No blame. |
| 1716 | .L 3 9 |
| 1717 | Starting brings misfortune. |
| 1718 | Perseverance brings danger. |
| 1719 | When the talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times, |
| 1720 | One may commit himself, |
| 1721 | And men will believe him. |
| 1722 | .L 4 9 |
| 1723 | Remorse disappears. Men believe him. |
| 1724 | Changing the form of government brings good fortune. |
| 1725 | .L 5 9 |
| 1726 | The great man changes like a tiger. |
| 1727 | Even before he questions the oracle |
| 1728 | He is believed. |
| 1729 | .L 6 6 |
| 1730 | The superior man changes like a panther. |
| 1731 | The inferior man molts in the face. |
| 1732 | Starting brings misfortune. |
| 1733 | To remain persevering brings good fortune. |
| 1734 | And makes the seasons clear. |
| 1735 | .H 50 "Ting" "The Caldron" |
| 1736 | .X 3 2 |
| 1737 | .J |
| 1738 | The Caldron. Supreme good fortune. |
| 1739 | Success. |
| 1740 | .I |
| 1741 | Fire over wood: |
| 1742 | The image of The Caldron. |
| 1743 | Thus the superior man consolidates his fate |
| 1744 | By making his position correct. |
| 1745 | .L 1 6 |
| 1746 | A \fIting\fR with legs upturned. |
| 1747 | Furthers removal of stagnating stuff. |
| 1748 | One takes a concubine for the sake of her son. |
| 1749 | No blame. |
| 1750 | .L 2 9 |
| 1751 | There is food in the \fIting\fR. |
| 1752 | My comrades are envious, |
| 1753 | But they cannot harm me. |
| 1754 | Good fortune. |
| 1755 | .L 3 9 |
| 1756 | The handle of the \fIting\fR is altered. |
| 1757 | One is impeded in his way of life. |
| 1758 | The fat of the pheasant is not eaten. |
| 1759 | Once rain falls, remorse is spent. |
| 1760 | Good fortune comes in the end. |
| 1761 | .L 4 9 |
| 1762 | The legs of the \fIting\fR are broken. |
| 1763 | The prince's meal is spilled |
| 1764 | And his person is soiled. |
| 1765 | Misfortune. |
| 1766 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1767 | The \fIting\fR has yellow handles, golden carrying rings. |
| 1768 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 1769 | .L 6 9 G |
| 1770 | The \fIting\fR has rings of jade. |
| 1771 | Great good fortune. |
| 1772 | Nothing that would not act to further. |
| 1773 | .H 51 "Ch\o'^e'n" "The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)" |
| 1774 | .X 7 7 |
| 1775 | .J |
| 1776 | Shock brings success. |
| 1777 | Shock comes\(emoh, oh! |
| 1778 | Laughing words\(emha, ha! |
| 1779 | The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, |
| 1780 | And he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice. |
| 1781 | .I |
| 1782 | Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. |
| 1783 | Thus in fear and trembling |
| 1784 | The superior man sets his life in order |
| 1785 | And examines himself. |
| 1786 | .L 1 9 G |
| 1787 | Shock comes\(emoh, oh! |
| 1788 | Then follow laughing words\(emha, ha! |
| 1789 | Good fortune. |
| 1790 | .L 2 6 |
| 1791 | Shock comes bringing danger. |
| 1792 | A hundred thousand times |
| 1793 | You lose your treasures |
| 1794 | And must climb the nine hills. |
| 1795 | Do not go in pursuit of them. |
| 1796 | After seven days you will get them back. |
| 1797 | .L 3 6 |
| 1798 | Shock comes and makes one distraught. |
| 1799 | If shock spurs to action |
| 1800 | One remains free of misfortune. |
| 1801 | .L 4 9 |
| 1802 | Shock is mired. |
| 1803 | .L 5 6 |
| 1804 | Shock goes hither and thither. |
| 1805 | Danger. |
| 1806 | However, nothing at all is lost. |
| 1807 | Yet there are things to be done. |
| 1808 | .L 6 6 |
| 1809 | Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around. |
| 1810 | Going ahead brings misfortune. |
| 1811 | If is has not yet touched one's own body |
| 1812 | But has reached one's neighbor first, |
| 1813 | There is no blame. |
| 1814 | One's comrades have something to talk about. |
| 1815 | .H 52 "K\o'^e'n" "Keeping Still, Mountain" |
| 1816 | .X 4 4 |
| 1817 | .J |
| 1818 | Keeping Still. Keeping his back still |
| 1819 | So that he no longer feels his body. |
| 1820 | He goes into the courtyard |
| 1821 | And does not see his people. |
| 1822 | No blame. |
| 1823 | .I |
| 1824 | Mountains standing close together: |
| 1825 | The image of Keeping Still. |
| 1826 | Thus the superior man |
| 1827 | Does not permit his thoughts |
| 1828 | To go beyond his situation. |
| 1829 | .L 1 6 |
| 1830 | Keeping his toes still. |
| 1831 | No blame. |
| 1832 | Continued perseverance furthers. |
| 1833 | .L 2 6 |
| 1834 | Keeping his calves still. |
| 1835 | He cannot rescue him whom he follows. |
| 1836 | His heart is not glad. |
| 1837 | .L 3 9 |
| 1838 | Keeping his hips still. |
| 1839 | Making his sacrum stiff. |
| 1840 | Dangerous. The heart suffocates. |
| 1841 | .L 4 6 |
| 1842 | Keeping his trunk still. |
| 1843 | No blame. |
| 1844 | .L 5 6 |
| 1845 | Keeping his jaws still. |
| 1846 | The words have order. |
| 1847 | Remorse disappears. |
| 1848 | .L 6 9 G |
| 1849 | Noblehearted keeping still. |
| 1850 | Good fortune. |
| 1851 | .H 53 "Chien" "Development (Gradual Progress)" |
| 1852 | .X 2 4 |
| 1853 | .J |
| 1854 | Development. The maiden |
| 1855 | Is given in marriage. |
| 1856 | Good fortune. |
| 1857 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 1858 | .I |
| 1859 | On the mountain, a tree: |
| 1860 | The image of Development. |
| 1861 | Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, |
| 1862 | In order to improve the mores. |
| 1863 | .L 1 6 |
| 1864 | The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. |
| 1865 | The young son is in danger. |
| 1866 | There is talk. No blame. |
| 1867 | .L 2 6 G |
| 1868 | The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. |
| 1869 | Eating and drinking in peace and concord. |
| 1870 | Good fortune. |
| 1871 | .L 3 9 |
| 1872 | The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau. |
| 1873 | The man goes forth and does not return. |
| 1874 | The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth. |
| 1875 | Misfortune. |
| 1876 | It furthers one to fight off robbers. |
| 1877 | .L 4 6 |
| 1878 | The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. |
| 1879 | Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame. |
| 1880 | .L 5 9 G |
| 1881 | The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. |
| 1882 | For three years the woman has no child. |
| 1883 | In the end nothing can hinder her. |
| 1884 | Good fortune. |
| 1885 | .L 6 9 |
| 1886 | The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. |
| 1887 | Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. |
| 1888 | Good fortune. |
| 1889 | .H 54 "Kuei Mei" "The Marrying Maiden" |
| 1890 | .X 7 5 |
| 1891 | .J |
| 1892 | The Marrying Maiden. |
| 1893 | Undertakings bring misfortune. |
| 1894 | Nothing that would further. |
| 1895 | .I |
| 1896 | Thunder over the lake: |
| 1897 | The image of The Marrying Maiden. |
| 1898 | Thus the superior man |
| 1899 | Understands the transitory |
| 1900 | In the light of the eternity of the end. |
| 1901 | .L 1 9 |
| 1902 | The marrying maiden as a concubine. |
| 1903 | A lame man who is able to tread. |
| 1904 | Undertakings bring good fortune. |
| 1905 | .L 2 9 |
| 1906 | A one-eyed man who is able to see. |
| 1907 | The perseverance of a solitary man furthers. |
| 1908 | .L 3 6 C |
| 1909 | The marrying maiden as a slave. |
| 1910 | She marries as a concubine. |
| 1911 | .L 4 9 |
| 1912 | The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time. |
| 1913 | A late marriage comes in due course. |
| 1914 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1915 | The sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage. |
| 1916 | The embroidered garments of the princess |
| 1917 | Were not as gorgeous |
| 1918 | As those of the servingmaid. |
| 1919 | The moon that is nearly full |
| 1920 | Brings good fortune. |
| 1921 | .L 6 6 C |
| 1922 | The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it. |
| 1923 | The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows. |
| 1924 | Nothing that acts to further. |
| 1925 | .H 55 "F\o'^e'ng" "Abundance [Fullness]" |
| 1926 | .X 7 3 |
| 1927 | .J |
| 1928 | Abundance has success. |
| 1929 | The king attains abundance. |
| 1930 | Be not sad. |
| 1931 | Be like the sun at midday. |
| 1932 | .I |
| 1933 | Both thunder and lightning come: |
| 1934 | The image of Abundance. |
| 1935 | Thus the superior man decides lawsuits |
| 1936 | And carries out punishments. |
| 1937 | .L 1 9 |
| 1938 | When a man meets his destined ruler, |
| 1939 | They can be together ten days, |
| 1940 | And it is not a mistake. |
| 1941 | Going meets with recognition. |
| 1942 | .L 2 6 |
| 1943 | The curtain is of such fullness |
| 1944 | That the polestars can be seen at noon. |
| 1945 | Through going one meets with mistrust and hate. |
| 1946 | If one rouses him through truth, |
| 1947 | Good fortune comes. |
| 1948 | .L 3 9 |
| 1949 | The underbrush is of such abundance |
| 1950 | That the small stars can be seen at noon. |
| 1951 | He breaks his right arm. No blame. |
| 1952 | .L 4 9 |
| 1953 | The curtain is of such fullness |
| 1954 | That the polestars can be seen at noon. |
| 1955 | He meets his ruler, who is of like kind. |
| 1956 | Good fortune. |
| 1957 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1958 | Lines are coming, |
| 1959 | Blessing and fame draw near. |
| 1960 | Good fortune. |
| 1961 | .L 6 6 |
| 1962 | His house is in a state of abundance. |
| 1963 | He screens off his family. |
| 1964 | He peers through the gate |
| 1965 | And no longer perceives anyone. |
| 1966 | For three years he sees nothing. |
| 1967 | Misfortune. |
| 1968 | .H 56 "Lu" "The Wanderer" |
| 1969 | .X 3 4 |
| 1970 | .J |
| 1971 | The Wanderer. Success through smallness. |
| 1972 | Perseverance brings good fortune |
| 1973 | To the wanderer. |
| 1974 | .I |
| 1975 | Fire on the mountain: |
| 1976 | The image of The Wanderer. |
| 1977 | Thus the superior man |
| 1978 | Is clear-minded and cautious |
| 1979 | In imposing penalties, |
| 1980 | And protracts no lawsuits. |
| 1981 | .L 1 6 |
| 1982 | If the wanderer busies himself with trivial things, |
| 1983 | He draws down misfortune upon himself. |
| 1984 | .L 2 6 |
| 1985 | The wanderer comes to and inn. |
| 1986 | He has his property with him. |
| 1987 | He wins the steadfastness of a young servant. |
| 1988 | .L 3 9 |
| 1989 | The wanderer's inn burns down. |
| 1990 | He loses the steadfastness of his young servant. |
| 1991 | Danger. |
| 1992 | .L 4 9 |
| 1993 | The wanderer rests in a shelter. |
| 1994 | He obtains his property and an ax. |
| 1995 | My heart is not glad. |
| 1996 | .L 5 6 G |
| 1997 | He shoots a pheasant. |
| 1998 | It drops with the first arrow. |
| 1999 | In the end this brings both praise and office. |
| 2000 | .L 6 9 |
| 2001 | The bird's nest burns up. |
| 2002 | The wanderer laughs at first, |
| 2003 | Then must needs lament and weep. |
| 2004 | Through carelessness he loses his cow. |
| 2005 | Misfortune. |
| 2006 | .H 57 "Sun" "The Gentle (The Penetrating, Wind)" |
| 2007 | .X 2 2 |
| 2008 | .J |
| 2009 | The Gentle. Success through what is small. |
| 2010 | It furthers one to have somewhere to go. |
| 2011 | It furthers one to see the great man. |
| 2012 | .I |
| 2013 | Winds following one upon the other: |
| 2014 | The image of the Gently Penetrating. |
| 2015 | Thus the superior man |
| 2016 | Spreads his commands abroad |
| 2017 | And carries out his undertakings. |
| 2018 | .L 1 6 C |
| 2019 | In advancing and in retreating, |
| 2020 | The perseverance of a warrior furthers. |
| 2021 | .L 2 9 |
| 2022 | Penetration under the bed. |
| 2023 | Priests and magicians are used in great number. |
| 2024 | Good fortune. No blame. |
| 2025 | .L 3 9 |
| 2026 | Repeated penetration. Humiliation. |
| 2027 | .L 4 6 C |
| 2028 | Remorse vanishes. |
| 2029 | During the hunt |
| 2030 | Three kinds of game are caught. |
| 2031 | .L 5 9 G |
| 2032 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 2033 | Remorse vanishes. |
| 2034 | Nothing that does not further. |
| 2035 | No beginning, but an end. |
| 2036 | Before the change, three days. |
| 2037 | After the change, three days. |
| 2038 | Good fortune. |
| 2039 | .L 6 9 |
| 2040 | Penetration under the bed. |
| 2041 | He loses his property and his ax |
| 2042 | Perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 2043 | .H 58 "Tui" "The Joyous, Lake" |
| 2044 | .X 5 5 |
| 2045 | .J |
| 2046 | The Joyous. Success. |
| 2047 | Perseverance is favorable. |
| 2048 | .I |
| 2049 | Lakes resting on one another: |
| 2050 | The image of the Joyous. |
| 2051 | Thus the superior man joins with his friends |
| 2052 | For discussion and practice. |
| 2053 | .L 1 9 |
| 2054 | Contented joyousness. Good fortune. |
| 2055 | .L 2 9 G |
| 2056 | Sincere joyousness. Good fortune. |
| 2057 | Remorse disappears. |
| 2058 | .L 3 6 C |
| 2059 | Coming joyousness. Misfortune. |
| 2060 | .L 4 9 |
| 2061 | Joyousness that is weighed is not at peace. |
| 2062 | After ridding himself of mistakes a man has joy. |
| 2063 | .L 5 9 G |
| 2064 | Sincerity toward disintegrating influences is dangerous. |
| 2065 | .L 6 6 C |
| 2066 | Seductive joyousness. |
| 2067 | .H 59 "Huan" "Dispersion [Dissolution]" |
| 2068 | .X 2 6 |
| 2069 | .J |
| 2070 | Dispersion. Success. |
| 2071 | The king approaches his temple. |
| 2072 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 2073 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 2074 | .I |
| 2075 | The wind drives over the water: |
| 2076 | The image of Dispersion. |
| 2077 | Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord |
| 2078 | And built temples. |
| 2079 | .L 1 6 |
| 2080 | He brings help with the strength of a horse. |
| 2081 | Good fortune. |
| 2082 | .L 2 9 C |
| 2083 | At the dissolution |
| 2084 | He hurries to that which supports him. |
| 2085 | Remorse disappears. |
| 2086 | .L 3 6 |
| 2087 | He dissolves his self. No remorse. |
| 2088 | .L 4 6 C |
| 2089 | He dissolves his bond with his group. |
| 2090 | Supreme good fortune. |
| 2091 | Dispersion leads in turn to accumulation. |
| 2092 | This is something that ordinary men do not think of. |
| 2093 | .L 5 9 G |
| 2094 | His loud cries are as dissolving as sweat. |
| 2095 | Dissolution! A king abides without blame. |
| 2096 | .L 6 9 |
| 2097 | He dissolves his blood. |
| 2098 | Departing, keeping at a distance, going out, |
| 2099 | Is without blame. |
| 2100 | .H 60 "Chieh" "Limitation" |
| 2101 | .X 6 5 |
| 2102 | .J |
| 2103 | Limitation. Success. |
| 2104 | Galling limitation must not be persevered in. |
| 2105 | .I |
| 2106 | Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. |
| 2107 | Thus the superior man |
| 2108 | Creates numbers and measure, |
| 2109 | And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct. |
| 2110 | .L 1 9 |
| 2111 | Not going out of the door and the courtyard |
| 2112 | Is without blame. |
| 2113 | .L 2 9 |
| 2114 | Not going out of the gate and the courtyard |
| 2115 | Brings misfortune. |
| 2116 | .L 3 6 |
| 2117 | He who knows no limitation |
| 2118 | Will have cause to lament. |
| 2119 | No blame. |
| 2120 | .L 4 6 |
| 2121 | Contented limitation. Success. |
| 2122 | .L 5 9 G |
| 2123 | Sweet limitation brings good fortune. |
| 2124 | Going brings esteem. |
| 2125 | .L 6 6 |
| 2126 | Galling limitation. |
| 2127 | Perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 2128 | Remorse disappears. |
| 2129 | .H 61 "Chung Fu" "Inner Truth" |
| 2130 | .X 2 5 |
| 2131 | .J |
| 2132 | Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. |
| 2133 | Good fortune. |
| 2134 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 2135 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 2136 | .I |
| 2137 | Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. |
| 2138 | Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases |
| 2139 | In order to delay executions. |
| 2140 | .L 1 9 |
| 2141 | Being prepared brings good fortune. |
| 2142 | If there are secret designs, it is disquieting. |
| 2143 | .L 2 9 |
| 2144 | A crane is calling in the shade. |
| 2145 | Its young answers it. |
| 2146 | I have a good goblet. |
| 2147 | I will share it with you. |
| 2148 | .L 3 6 C |
| 2149 | He finds a comrade. |
| 2150 | Now he beats the drum, now he stops. |
| 2151 | Now he sobs, now he sings. |
| 2152 | .L 4 6 C |
| 2153 | The moon nearly at the full. |
| 2154 | The team horse goes astray. |
| 2155 | No blame. |
| 2156 | .L 5 9 G |
| 2157 | He possesses truth, which links together. |
| 2158 | No blame. |
| 2159 | .L 6 9 |
| 2160 | Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. |
| 2161 | Perseverance brings misfortune. |
| 2162 | .H 62 "Hsiao Kuo" "Preponderance of the Small" |
| 2163 | .X 7 4 |
| 2164 | .J |
| 2165 | Preponderance of the Small. Success. |
| 2166 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 2167 | Small things may be done; great things should not be done. |
| 2168 | The flying bird brings the message: |
| 2169 | It is not well to strive upward, |
| 2170 | It is well to remain below. |
| 2171 | Great good fortune. |
| 2172 | .I |
| 2173 | Thunder on the mountain: |
| 2174 | The image of Preponderance of the Small. |
| 2175 | Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence. |
| 2176 | In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief. |
| 2177 | In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift. |
| 2178 | .L 1 6 |
| 2179 | The bird meets with misfortune through flying. |
| 2180 | .L 2 6 G |
| 2181 | She passes by her ancestor |
| 2182 | And meets her ancestress. |
| 2183 | He does not reach his prince |
| 2184 | And meets the official. |
| 2185 | No blame. |
| 2186 | .L 3 9 |
| 2187 | If one is not extremely careful, |
| 2188 | Somebody may come up from behind and strike him. |
| 2189 | Misfortune. |
| 2190 | .L 4 9 |
| 2191 | No blame. He meets him without passing by. |
| 2192 | Going brings danger. One must be on guard. |
| 2193 | Do not act. Be constantly persevering. |
| 2194 | .L 5 6 G |
| 2195 | Dense clouds, |
| 2196 | No rain from our western territory. |
| 2197 | The prince shoots and hits him who is in the cave. |
| 2198 | .L 6 6 |
| 2199 | He passes him by, not meeting him. |
| 2200 | The flying bird leaves him. |
| 2201 | Misfortune. |
| 2202 | This means bad luck and injury. |
| 2203 | .H 63 "Chi Chi" "After Completion" |
| 2204 | .X 6 3 |
| 2205 | .J |
| 2206 | After Completion. Success in small matters. |
| 2207 | Perseverance furthers. |
| 2208 | At the beginning good fortune, |
| 2209 | At the end disorder. |
| 2210 | .I |
| 2211 | Water over fire: the image of the condition |
| 2212 | In After Completion. |
| 2213 | Thus the superior man |
| 2214 | Takes thoughts of misfortune |
| 2215 | And arms himself against it in advance. |
| 2216 | .L 1 9 |
| 2217 | He brakes his wheels. |
| 2218 | He gets his tail in the water. |
| 2219 | No blame. |
| 2220 | .L 2 6 G |
| 2221 | The woman loses the curtain of her carriage. |
| 2222 | Do not run after it; |
| 2223 | On the seventh day you will get it. |
| 2224 | .L 3 9 |
| 2225 | The Illustrious Ancestor |
| 2226 | Disciplines the Devil's Country. |
| 2227 | After three years he conquers it. |
| 2228 | Inferior people must not be employed. |
| 2229 | .L 4 6 |
| 2230 | The finest clothes turn to rags. |
| 2231 | Be careful all day long. |
| 2232 | .L 5 9 |
| 2233 | The neighbor in the east who slaughters an ox |
| 2234 | Does not attain as much real happiness |
| 2235 | As the neighbor in the west |
| 2236 | With his small offering. |
| 2237 | .L 6 6 |
| 2238 | He gets his head in the water. Danger. |
| 2239 | .H 64 "Wei Chi" "Before Completion" |
| 2240 | .X 3 6 |
| 2241 | .J |
| 2242 | Before Completion. Success. |
| 2243 | But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, |
| 2244 | Gets his tail in the water, |
| 2245 | There is nothing that would further. |
| 2246 | .I |
| 2247 | Fire over water: |
| 2248 | The image of the condition before transition. |
| 2249 | Thus the superior man is careful |
| 2250 | In the differentiation of things, |
| 2251 | So that each finds its place. |
| 2252 | .L 1 6 |
| 2253 | He gets his tail in the water. |
| 2254 | Humiliating. |
| 2255 | .L 2 9 |
| 2256 | He brakes his wheels. |
| 2257 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 2258 | .L 3 6 |
| 2259 | Before completion, attack brings misfortune. |
| 2260 | It furthers one to cross the great water. |
| 2261 | .L 4 9 |
| 2262 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 2263 | Remorse disappears. |
| 2264 | Shock, thus to discipline the Devil's Country. |
| 2265 | For three years, great realms are awarded. |
| 2266 | .L 5 6 G |
| 2267 | Perseverance brings good fortune. |
| 2268 | No remorse. |
| 2269 | The light of the superior man is true. |
| 2270 | Good fortune. |
| 2271 | .L 6 9 |
| 2272 | There is drinking of wine |
| 2273 | In genuine confidence. No blame. |
| 2274 | But if one wets his head, |
| 2275 | He loses it, in truth. |