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39 jiǎn 蹇 ䷦ Limping/obstruction/ -

Water on the mountain: The image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself And molds his character.

*** Going leads to obstructions, Coming meets with praise.

*** The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, But it is not his own fault.

*** Going leads to obstructions; Hence he comes back.

*** Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to union.

*** In the midst of the greatest obstructions, Friends come.

*** Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.

Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.

6 sòng 訟 ䷅ Arguing/Conflict/ -

Heaven and water go their opposite ways: The image of Conflict. Thus in all his transactions the superior man Carefully considers the beginning.

*** If one does not perpetuate the affair, There is little gossip. In the end, good fortune comes.

*** One cannot engage in conflict; One returns home, gives way. The people of his town, Three hundred households, Remain free of guilt.

*** To nourish oneself on ancient virtue induces perseverance. Danger. In the end, good fortune comes. If by chance you are in the service of a king, Seek not works.

*** One cannot engage in conflict. One turns back and submits to fate, Changes one's attitude, And finds peace in perseverance. Good fortune.

*** To contend before him Brings good fortune.

*** Even if by chance a leather belt is bestowed on one, By the end of morning It will have been snatched away three times.

Conflict. You are sincere And are being obstructed. A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune. Going through to the end brings misfortune. It furthers one to see the great man. It does not further one to cross the great water.