Fire over water: The image of the condition before transition. Thus the superior man is careful In the differentiation of things, So that each finds its place.

*** He gets his tail in the water. Humiliating.

*** He brakes his wheels. Perseverance brings good fortune.

*** Before completion, attack brings misfortune. It furthers one to cross the great water.

*** Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. Shock, thus to discipline the Devil's Country. For three years, great realms are awarded.

*** Perseverance brings good fortune. No remorse. The light of the superior man is true. Good fortune.

*** There is drinking of wine In genuine confidence. No blame. But if one wets his head, He loses it, in truth.

Before Completion. Success. But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, Gets his tail in the water, There is nothing that would further.

On the earth is water: The image of Holding Together. Thus the kings of antiquity Bestowed the different states as fiefs And cultivated friendly relations With the feudal lords.

*** Hold to him in truth and loyalty; This is without blame. Truth, like a full earthen bowl: Thus in the end Good fortune comes from without.

*** Hold to him inwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune.

*** You hold together with the wrong people.

*** Hold to him outwardly also. Perseverance brings good fortune.

*** Manifestation of holding together. In the hunt the king uses beaters on three sides only And foregoes game that runs off in front. The citizens need no warning. Good fortune.

*** He finds no head for holding together. Misfortune.

Holding Together brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance; Then there is no blame. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Whoever comes too late Meets with misfortune.

In the middle of the earth is water: The image of The Army. Thus the superior man increases his masses By generosity toward the people.

*** An army must set forth in proper order. If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.

*** In the midst of the army. Good fortune. No blame. The king bestows a triple decoration.

*** Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon. Misfortune.

*** The army retreats. No blame.

*** There is game in the field. It furthers one to catch it. Without blame. Let the eldest lead the army. The younger transports corpses; Then perseverance brings misfortune.

*** The great prince issues commands, Founds states, vests families with fiefs. Inferior people should not be employed.

The Army. The army needs perseverance And a strong man. Good fortune without blame.

Thunder over the lake: The image of The Marrying Maiden. Thus the superior man Understands the transitory In the light of the eternity of the end.

*** The marrying maiden as a concubine. A lame man who is able to tread. Undertakings bring good fortune.

*** A one-eyed man who is able to see. The perseverance of a solitary man furthers.

*** The marrying maiden as a slave. She marries as a concubine.

*** The marrying maiden draws out the allotted time. A late marriage comes in due course.

*** The sovereign I gave his daughter in marriage. The embroidered garments of the princess Were not as gorgeous As those of the servingmaid. The moon that is nearly full Brings good fortune.

*** The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it. The man stabs the sheep, but no blood flows. Nothing that acts to further.

The Marrying Maiden. Undertakings bring misfortune. Nothing that would further.

The earth's condition is receptive devotion. Thus the superior man who has breadth of character Carries the outer world.

*** When there is hoarfrost underfoot, Solid ice is not far off.

*** Straight, square, great. Without purpose, Yet nothing remains unfurthered.

*** Hidden lines. One is able to remain persevering. If by chance you are in the service of a king, Seek not works, but bring to completion.

*** A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise.

*** A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune.

*** Dragons fight in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow.

The Receptive brings about sublime success, Furthering through the perseverance of a mare. If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south, To forego friends in the east and north. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

There is no water in the lake: The image of Exhaustion. Thus the superior man stakes his life On following his will.

*** One sits oppressed under a bare tree And strays into a gloomy valley. For three years one sees nothing.

*** One is oppressed while at meat and drink. The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming. It furthers one to offer sacrifice. To set forth brings misfortune. No blame.

*** A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone, And leans on thorns and thistles. He enters his house and does not see his wife. Misfortune.

*** He comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage. Humiliation, but the end is reached.

*** His nose and feet are cut off. Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands. Joy comes softly. It furthers one to make offerings and libations.

*** He is oppressed by creeping vines. He moves uncertainly and says, Movement brings remorse. If one feels remorse over this and makes a start, Good fortune comes.

Oppression. Success. Perseverance. The great man brings about good fortune. No blame. When one has something to say, It is not believed.

That which is bright rises twice: The image of Fire. Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, Illumines the four quarters of the world.

*** The footprints run crisscross. If one is seriously intent, no blame.

*** Yellow light. Supreme good fortune.

*** In the light of the setting sun, Men either beat the pot and sing Or loudly bewail the approach of old age. Misfortune.

*** Its coming is sudden; It flames up, dies down, is thrown away.

*** Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting. Good fortune.

*** The king uses him to march forth and chastise. Then it is best to kill the leaders And take captive the followers. No blame.

The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune.

Above fire; below, the lake: The image of Opposition. Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality.

*** Remorse disappears. If you lose your horse, do not run after it; It will come back of its own accord. When you see evil people, Guard yourself against mistakes.

*** One meets his lord in a narrow street. No blame.

*** One sees the wagon dragged back, The oxen halted, A man's hair and nose cut off. Not a good beginning, but a good end.

*** Isolated through opposition, One meets a like-minded man With whom one can associate in good faith. Despite the danger, no blame.

*** Remorse disappears. The companion bites his way through the wrappings. If one goes to him, How could it be a mistake?

*** Isolated through opposition, One sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, As a wagon full of devils. First one draws a bow against him, Then one lays the bow aside. He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time. As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes.

Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.