Heaven and earth do not unite: The image of Standstill. Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worth In order to escape the difficulties. He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue.

*** When the ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.

*** They bear and endure; This means good fortune for inferior people. The standstill serves to help the great man attain success.

*** They bear shame.

*** He who acts at the command of the highest Remains without blame. Those of like mind partake of the blessing.

*** Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great man. What if it should fail, what if it should fail? In this way, he ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots.

*** The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.

Standstill. Evil people do not further The perseverance of the superior man. The great departs; the small approaches.

The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great. Thus the superior man, when he stands alone, Is unconcerned, And if he has to renounce the world, He is undaunted.

*** To spread white rushes underneath. No blame.

*** A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.

*** The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune.

*** The ridgepole is braced. Good fortune. If there are ulterior motives, it is humiliating.

*** A withered poplar puts forth flowers. An older woman takes a husband. No blame. No praise.

*** One must go through the water. It goes over one's head. Misfortune. No blame.

Preponderance of the Great. The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success.

Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions.

*** Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.

*** A crane is calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you.

*** He finds a comrade. Now he beats the drum, now he stops. Now he sobs, now he sings.

*** The moon nearly at the full. The team horse goes astray. No blame.

*** He possesses truth, which links together. No blame.

*** Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune.

Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.

Fire in heaven above: The image of Possession in Great Measure. Thus the superior man curbs evil and furthers good, And thereby obeys the benevolent will of heaven.

*** No relationship with what is harmful; There is no blame in this. If one remains conscious of difficulty, One remains without blame.

*** A big wagon for loading. One may undertake something. No blame.

*** A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven. A petty man cannot do this.

*** He makes a difference Between himself and his neighbor. No blame.

*** He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified, Has good fortune.

*** He is blessed by heaven. Good fortune. Nothing that does not further.

Possession in Great Measure. Supreme success.

At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Providing Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate in eating and drinking.

*** You let your magic tortoise go, And look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping. Misfortune.

*** Turning to the summit for nourishment, Deviating from the path To seek nourishment from the hill. Continuing to do this brings misfortune.

*** Turning away from nourishment. Perseverance brings misfortune. Do not act thus for ten years. Nothing serves to further.

*** Turning to the summit For provision of nourishment Brings good fortune. Spying about with sharp eyes Like a tiger with insatiable craving. No blame.

*** Turning away from the path. To remain persevering brings good fortune. One should not cross the great water.

*** The source of nourishment. Awareness of danger brings good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water.

The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment. And to what a man seeks To fill his own mouth with.

Thunder and rain set in: The image of Deliverance. Thus the superior man pardons mistakes And forgives misdeeds.

*** Without blame.

*** One kills three foxes in the field And receives a yellow arrow. Perseverance brings good fortune.

*** If a man carries a burden on his back And nontheless rides in a carriage, He thereby encourages robbers to draw near. Perseverance leads to humiliation.

*** Deliver yourself from your great toe. Then the companion comes, And him you can trust.

*** If only the superior man can deliver himself, It brings good fortune. Thus he proves to inferior men that he is in earnest.

*** The prince shoots at a hawk on a high wall. He kills it. Everything serves to further.

Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything where one has to go, Return brings good fortune. If there is still something where one has to go, Hastening brings good fortune.

Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace. Thus the ruler Divides and completes the course of heaven and earth; He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth, And so aids the people.

*** When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Undertakings bring good fortune.

*** Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness, Fording the river with resolution, Not neglecting what is distant, Not regarding one's companions: Thus one may manage to walk in the middle.

*** No plain not followed by a slope. No going not followed by a return. He who remains persevering in danger Is without blame. Do not complain about this truth; Enjoy the good fortune you still possess.

*** He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth, Together with his neighbor, Guileless and sincere.

*** The sovereign I Gives his daughter in marriage. This brings blessing And supreme good fortune.

*** The wall falls back into the moat. Use no army now. Make your commands known within your own town. Perseverance brings humiliation.

Peace. The small departs, The great approaches. Good fortune. Success.

On the mountain, a tree: The image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, In order to improve the mores.

*** The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.

*** The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.

*** The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau. The man goes forth and does not return. The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth. Misfortune. It furthers one to fight off robbers.

*** The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.

*** The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. For three years the woman has no child. In the end nothing can hinder her. Good fortune.

*** The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.

Development. The maiden Is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.