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42 yì 益 ䷩ Augmenting/increase/ -

Wind and thunder: the image of Increase. Thus the superior man: If he sees good, he imitates it; If he has faults, he rids himself of them.

*** It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame.

*** Someone does indeed increase him; Ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. The king presents him before God. Good fortune.

*** One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere And walk in the middle, And report with a seal to the prince.

*** If you walk in the middle And report to the prince, He will follow. It furthers one to be used In the removal of the capital.

*** If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.

*** He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune.

Increase. It furthers one To undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.

40 xiè 解 ䷧ Taking-Apart/deliverance/untangled -

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.