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

The Image says: 'The great prince issues commands,' in order to reward merit. 'Inferior people should not be employed,' for they would surely bring the state to confusion.

There is game in the field. It is favorable to catch it. No blame. Let the eldest lead the army. The younger transports corpses. Then perseverance brings misfortune.

The Image says: 'Let the eldest lead the army,' because he is in the middle. 'The younger transports corpses,' because the commission is not fitting.

The army retreats. No blame.

The Image says: 'The army retreats. No blame.' One has not lost the regular way.

The army may have to carry corpses in the wagon. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'The army may have to carry corpses in the wagon.' This is a great lack of success.

In the midst of the army. Good fortune. No blame. The king has bestowed a threefold decoration.

The Image says: 'In the midst of the army. Good fortune.' This is due to the favor of heaven. 'The king has bestowed a threefold decoration,' because he has the welfare of all the states at heart.

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

The Image says: 'An army must set forth in proper order.' If the order is lost, misfortune threatens.

He finds no head for holding together. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'He finds no head for holding together.' There is no end.

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

The Image says: The good fortune of the 'manifestation of holding together' lies in the correctness of the position. 'Forgoing the game that runs off in front' means that the superior lets them go their way. 'The citizens need no warning,' because the superior is in the middle.

Hold to him outwardly also. Perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Hold to him outwardly,' in order to follow the superior.

You hold together with the wrong people.

The Image says: 'You hold together with the wrong people.' Is this not injurious?

Hold to him inwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Hold to him inwardly,' and you will not lose yourself.

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 elsewhere.

The Image says: In the six at the beginning of HOLDING TOGETHER, good fortune comes from elsewhere.

The rain comes, there is rest. The đức is honored. Perseverance is dangerous for the woman. The moon is nearly full. If the superior man persists, misfortune comes.

The Image says: 'The rain comes, there is rest.' The đức has accumulated. 'If the superior man persists, misfortune comes,' because there is doubt.

If you are sincere and loyally attached, you are rich in your neighbor.

The Image says: 'If you are sincere and loyally attached,' you do not remain rich alone.

If you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way. No blame.

The Image says: 'If you are sincere, fear gives way,' because the will is in harmony with the superior.

The spokes of the wagon wheel fall out. Man and wife look at each other askance.

The Image says: 'Man and wife look at each other askance,' because he cannot keep his household in order.

He is led to return. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'He is led to return,' because he is in the middle and does not lose himself.

Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.

The Image says: 'Return to the way.' The meaning is good fortune.

Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs. When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes.

The Image says: 'Supreme good fortune comes at the top.' This is a great cause for congratulation.

Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.

The Image says: 'Resolute conduct. Perseverance with awareness of danger.' The place is correct and appropriate.

He treads on the tail of the tiger. Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune.

The Image says: 'Caution and circumspection lead ultimately to good fortune,' because the will is carried out.

A one-eyed man is able to see, a lame man is able to tread. He treads on the tail of the tiger. The tiger bites the man. Misfortune. Thus does a warrior act on behalf of his great prince.

The Image says: 'A one-eyed man is able to see,' but not clearly. 'A lame man is able to tread,' but not to walk with others. The misfortune of being bitten comes from the fact that the place is not the right one. 'A warrior acts on behalf of his great prince,' because his will is firm.

Treading a smooth, level course. The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'The perseverance of a dark man brings good fortune,' because he is in the middle and does not let himself be confused.

Simple conduct. Progress without blame.

The Image says: 'Simple conduct. Progress.' One carries out one's own will.

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

The Image says: 'The wall falls back into the moat.' The command has become confused.

The sovereign I gives his daughter in marriage. This brings blessing and supreme good fortune.

The Image says: 'This brings blessing and supreme good fortune,' because he is in the middle and carries out his will.

He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth, together with his neighbor, guileless and sincere.

The Image says: 'He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth,' because all have lost their substance. 'Guileless and sincere,' because it is the inmost wish of the heart.

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.

The Image says: 'No going not followed by a return.' This is the boundary of heaven and earth.

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.

The Image says: 'Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness... thus one may manage to walk in the middle,' because it is glorious and great.

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

The Image says: 'When ribbon grass is pulled up, undertakings bring good fortune,' because the will is directed to the outside.

The standstill is overthrown. First standstill, then good fortune.

The Image says: When standstill comes to an end, it is overthrown. How could this last long?

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 Image says: The good fortune of the great man is due to the fact that his position is correct and appropriate.

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

The Image says: 'He who acts at the command of the highest remains without blame,' because the will is carried out.

They bear shame.

The Image says: 'They bear shame,' because the place is not the right one.

They bear and endure. This means good fortune for the small man. The great man, through standstill, attains success.

The Image says: 'The great man, through standstill, attains success.' He does not confuse the masses.

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

The Image says: 'Perseverance in pulling up the grass brings good fortune,' because the will is set on the ruler.

Fellowship with men in the meadow. No remorse.

The Image says: 'Fellowship with men in the meadow.' The will has not yet been fulfilled.

Men bound in fellowship first weep and lament, but afterward they laugh. After great struggles they succeed in meeting.

The Image says: The first step in fellowship with men is based on the central and the straightforward. 'After great struggles they succeed in meeting,' which means that they overcome.

He climbs up on his wall; he cannot attack. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'He climbs up on his wall,' but according to right he cannot attack. His good fortune consists in the fact that, being in a quandary, he returns to the rules.

He hides weapons in the thicket; he climbs the high hill in front of it. For three years he does not rise up.

The Image says: 'He hides weapons in the thicket,' because the enemy is strong. 'For three years he does not rise up.' How can he go on?

Fellowship with men in the clan. Humiliation.

The Image says: 'Fellowship with men in the clan' is the way to humiliation.

Fellowship with men at the gate. No blame.

The Image says: 'Who would be to blame for fellowship with men outside the gate?'

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

The Image says: The good fortune at the top of POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE comes from the blessing of heaven.

He whose truth is accessible, yet dignified, has good fortune.

The Image says: 'He whose truth is accessible' shows his sincerity by manifesting his will. The good fortune of 'dignity' comes from being easy and without ceremony.

He makes a difference between himself and his neighbor. No blame.

The Image says: 'He makes a difference between himself and his neighbor. No blame.' This is because he is clear and discerning.

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

The Image says: 'A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven.' A small man would be injured by it.

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

The Image says: 'A big wagon for loading.' What is accumulated in the middle will not be lost.

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

The Image says: The nine at the beginning of POSSESSION IN GREAT MEASURE has no relationship with what is harmful.

Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies marching to chastise one's own city and one's country.

The Image says: 'Modesty that comes to expression.' The will has not yet been fulfilled. 'One may set armies marching to chastise one's own city and one's country.'

Not boasting of one's riches in the presence of one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not be furthered.

The Image says: 'It is favorable to attack with force,' in order to punish the disobedient.

Nothing that would not be furthered by modesty in movement.

The Image says: 'Nothing that would not be furthered by modesty in movement,' because this does not violate the rules.

A superior man of modesty and merit. He carries things through to the end. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'A superior man of modesty and merit.' All the people obey him.

Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune.' It is attained in the center of the heart.

A superior man of modesty and humility. It furthers one to cross the great water. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'A superior man of modesty and humility' disciplines himself by being lowly.

Deluded enthusiasm. But if one changes when one has come to completion, there is no blame.

The Image says: 'Deluded enthusiasm at the top.' How could this last long?

Persistently ill, and still does not die.

The Image says: 'The six in the fifth place is persistently ill,' because it rests on a strong line. 'And still does not die,' because the middle has not yet been lost.

The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Do not doubt. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers the hair.

The Image says: 'The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things.' The will is carried out on a grand scale.

Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.

The Image says: 'Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse,' because the place is not the right one.

Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune,' because it is central and correct.

Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.

The Image says: 'Enthusiasm that expresses itself at the beginning' brings misfortune, because the will is exhausted.

He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.

The Image says: 'He meets with firm allegiance.' The one at the top is at the end.

Sincere in the good. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'Sincere in the good. Good fortune.' The place is correct and in the middle.

Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To be sincere in the way brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?

The Image says: 'Following creates success.' The meaning of this is misfortune. 'To be sincere in the way' is a brilliant achievement.

If one holds fast to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following, one finds what one seeks. It is favorable to remain persevering.

The Image says: 'If one holds fast to the strong man,' the will is directed to giving up what is below.

If one holds fast to the little boy, one loses the strong man.

The Image says: 'If one holds fast to the little boy,' one cannot be with both at the same time.

The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.

The Image says: 'The standard is changing.' To follow the right brings good fortune. 'To go out of the door in company produces deeds.' One does not fail.

He does not serve kings and princes, sets himself higher goals.

The Image says: 'He does not serve kings and princes.' His will can be taken as a model.

Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. One meets with praise.

The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the father, one meets with praise,' because one has taken it over with virtue.

Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. In continuing one sees humiliation.

The Image says: 'Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father.' In continuing one has not yet succeeded.

Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. There will be a little remorse. No great blame.

The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.' In the end there is no blame.

Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One must not be too persevering.

The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother.' One has found the middle way.

Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. If there is a son, no blame rests upon the departed father. Danger. In the end good fortune.

The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.' The intention is to follow the father.

Magnanimous approach. Good fortune. No blame.

The Image says: The good fortune of 'magnanimous approach' is due to the will being directed to the inner.

Wise approach. This is right for a great prince. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'This is right for a great prince.' This means to walk in the middle.

Complete approach. No blame.

The Image says: 'Complete approach. No blame.' The place is appropriate.

Comforting approach. Nothing that would further. If one is induced to grieve over it, one becomes free of blame.

The Image says: 'Comforting approach.' The place is not the right one. 'If one is induced to grieve over it,' the blame will not last long.

Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything serves to further.

The Image says: 'Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything serves to further.' One has not yet submitted to the command.

Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.' The will is directed to the right.

Contemplation of his life. The superior man is without blame.

The Image says: 'Contemplation of his life.' The will is not yet at peace.

Contemplation of my life. The superior man is without blame.

The Image says: 'Contemplation of my life.' One contemplates the people.

Contemplation of the light of the kingdom. It furthers one to be the guest of a king.

The Image says: 'Contemplation of the light of the kingdom.' One is honored as a guest.

Contemplation of my life, advancing and retreating.

The Image says: 'Contemplation of my life, advancing and retreating.' One has not lost the way.

Contemplation through the crack of the door. Furthers the perseverance of a woman.

The Image says: 'Contemplation through the crack of the door of a woman' is also shameful.

Boy-like contemplation. For an inferior man, no blame. For a superior man, humiliation.

The Image says: 'Boy-like contemplation at the beginning' is the way of the inferior man.

His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue, so that his ears disappear. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue, so that his ears disappear.' His hearing is not clear.

Bites on dried lean meat. Receives yellow gold. Perseveringly aware of danger. No blame.

The Image says: 'Perseveringly aware of danger. No blame.' One has found what is appropriate.

Bites on dried gristly meat. Receives metal arrows. It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties and to be persevering. Good fortune.

The Image says: 'It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties and to be persevering. Good fortune.' This is not yet glorious.

Bites on old dried meat and strikes on something poisonous. Slight humiliation. No blame.

The Image says: 'Strikes on something poisonous.' The place is not the right one.

Bites through tender meat, so that his nose disappears. No blame.

The Image says: 'Bites through tender meat, so that his nose disappears,' because he rests on a strong line.

His feet are fastened in the stocks, so that his toes disappear. No blame.

The Image says: 'His feet are fastened in the stocks, so that his toes disappear.' He does not walk.

Simple grace. No blame.

The Image says: 'Simple grace. No blame.' At the top, the will is fulfilled.

Grace in the hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but in the end good fortune.

The Image says: The good fortune of the six in the fifth place is due to the joy it brings.

Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. He is not a robber, he will woo in due time.

The Image says: 'The six in the fourth place is in the right position, yet there is doubt.' 'He is not a robber, he will woo in due time.' In the end there is no blame.

Graceful and moist. Eternal perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image says: The good fortune of 'eternal perseverance' is that in the end no one will be put to shame.

Lends grace to the beard on his chin.

The Image says: 'Lends grace to the beard on his chin.' He rises with the one above him.

He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks.

The Image says: 'He leaves the carriage and walks,' because according to right he should not ride.

There is a large fruit still uneaten. The superior man receives a carriage. The house of the inferior man is split apart.

The Image says: 'The superior man receives a carriage,' because he is carried by the people. 'The house of the inferior man is split apart,' because in the end he cannot be of use.

A shoal of fishes. Favor comes through the court ladies. Everything acts to further.

The Image says: 'Favor comes through the court ladies.' In the end there is no blame.

The bed is split up to the skin. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'The bed is split up to the skin.' Calamity is very near.

He splits with them. No blame.

The Image says: 'He splits with them. No blame.' He loses those above and below.

The bed is split at the edge. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'The bed is split at the edge.' There are as yet no companions.

The leg of the bed is split. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'The leg of the bed is split.' This is to destroy what is below.

Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune from within and without. If armies are set marching in this way, one will in the end suffer a great defeat, disastrous for the ruler of the country. For ten years it will not be possible to attack again.

The Image says: The misfortune of 'missing the return' is that it is contrary to the way of the ruler.

Noble-hearted return. No remorse.

The Image says: 'Noble-hearted return. No remorse.' This is because one examines oneself from the center.

Walking in the midst of others, one returns alone.

The Image says: 'Walking in the midst of others, one returns alone,' in order to follow the way.

Repeated return. Danger. No blame.

The Image says: The danger of 'repeated return' is that according to right there is no blame.

Quiet return. Good fortune.

The Image says: The good fortune of 'quiet return' comes from condescending to the good.

Return from a short distance. No need for remorse. Great good fortune.

The Image says: 'Return from a short distance' is for the cultivation of character.

Innocent action brings misfortune. Nothing furthers.

The Image says: 'Innocent action brings misfortune.' This is the calamity of exhaustion.

Use no medicine in an illness from which one is not suffering. It will pass of itself.

The Image says: 'Use no medicine in an illness from which one is not suffering.' One should not try it.

He who can be persevering remains without blame.

The Image says: 'He who can be persevering remains without blame,' because he holds fast to it.

Undeserved misfortune. The ox that was tethered is the wanderer's gain, the citizen's loss.

The Image says: 'The wanderer gets the ox.' This is a misfortune for the citizen.

Do not count on the harvest while plowing, nor on the use of the ground while clearing it. Thus it is favorable to have somewhere to go.

The Image says: 'Do not count on the harvest while plowing.' One is not yet rich.

Innocent behavior brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Innocent behavior brings good fortune,' because the will is fulfilled.

One attains the way of heaven. Success.

The Image says: 'One attains the way of heaven.' The way is open to all.

The tusk of a gelded boar. Good fortune.

The Image says: The good fortune of the six in the fifth place is due to the congratulation it brings.

The headboard of a young bull. Great good fortune.

The Image says: The great good fortune of the six in the fourth place is due to the joy it brings.

A good horse that follows others. Awareness of danger, with perseverance, furthers. Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily. It is favorable to have somewhere to go.

The Image says: 'It is favorable to have somewhere to go.' The will of the one above is in harmony.

The spokes of the wagon wheel fall out.

The Image says: 'The spokes of the wagon wheel fall out.' Being in the middle, one is not to blame.

Danger is at hand. It is favorable to desist.

The Image says: 'Danger is at hand. It is favorable to desist.' One does not invite disaster.

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

The Image says: 'The source of nourishment. Awareness of danger brings good fortune.' This is a great cause for congratulation.

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

The Image says: The good fortune of 'remaining persevering' is due to being obedient to the one above.

Turning to the summit for provision of nourishment brings good fortune. Spying about with the sharpness of a tiger and with insatiable desire. No blame.

The Image says: The good fortune of 'turning to the summit for provision of nourishment' is due to the light shed by the one above.

Deviating from nourishment. Perseverance brings misfortune. For ten years do not act. Nothing serves to further.

The Image says: 'For ten years do not act,' because the way is greatly violated.

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

The Image says: 'Continuing to do this brings misfortune,' because one has lost one's kind.

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

The Image says: 'You look at me with the corners of your mouth drooping.' This is not worthy of respect.

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

The Image says: The misfortune of 'going through the water' is not to be blamed.

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

The Image says: 'A withered poplar puts forth flowers.' How can this last long? 'An older woman gets a husband.' This is also shameful.

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

The Image says: The good fortune of 'the ridgepole being braced' is that it does not sag toward what is below.

The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. Misfortune.

The Image says: The misfortune of 'the ridgepole sagging to the breaking point' is that there can be no help.

A withered poplar puts forth sprouts. An older man gets a young wife. Everything furthers.

The Image says: 'An older man gets a young wife.' This is an extraordinary association.

To spread white rushes underneath. No blame.

The Image says: 'To spread white rushes underneath.' The weak is at the bottom.

Bound with black cords, hedged in by thorn bushes. For three years one does not find the way. Misfortune.

The Image says: The six at the top has lost the way. Misfortune for three years.

The abyss is not filled to overflowing, it is filled only to the rim. No blame.

The Image says: 'The abyss is not filled to overflowing.' The middle is not yet great.

A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it; earthen vessels simply passed through the window. There is certainly no blame in this.

The Image says: 'A jug of wine, a bowl of rice with it.' This is where the firm and the weak meet.

Forward and backward, abyss on abyss. In danger like this, pause at first and wait, otherwise you will fall into a pit in the abyss. Do not act.

The Image says: 'Forward and backward, abyss on abyss.' In the end there is no success.

The abyss is dangerous. One should strive to attain small things only.

The Image says: 'One should strive to attain small things only.' One has not yet got out of the middle.

Repetition of the Abysmal. In the abyss one falls into a pit. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'Repetition of the Abysmal. In the abyss one falls into a pit.' To lose the way brings misfortune.

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 Image says: 'The king uses him to march forth,' in order to bring the country to order.

Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting. Good fortune.

The Image says: The good fortune of the six in the fifth place is due to its clinging to kings and princes.

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

The Image says: 'Its coming is sudden.' There is no place for it.

In the light of the setting sun, men either beat the pot and sing or loudly bewail the approach of old age. Misfortune.

The Image says: 'In the light of the setting sun.' How can this last long?

Yellow light. Supreme good fortune.

The Image says: 'Yellow light. Supreme good fortune.' One has found the middle way.

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

The Image says: 'The footprints run crisscross.' This is in order to avoid blame.

The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.

The Image says: 'The influence shows itself in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue.' He is glib of tongue.

The influence shows itself in the back of the neck. No remorse.

The Image says: 'The influence shows itself in the back of the neck.' The will is at an end.

Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears. If a man is agitated in mind, and his thoughts go hither and thither, only those friends on whom he fixes his conscious thoughts will follow.

The Image says: 'Perseverance brings good fortune. Remorse disappears.' The influence has not yet done any harm. 'If a man is agitated in mind,' he has not yet achieved anything great.

The influence shows itself in the thighs. Holds fast to that which follows it. To continue is humiliating.

The Image says: 'The influence shows itself in the thighs.' He does not remain there. The will is directed to following others. What he holds fast to is below.

The influence shows itself in the calves of the legs. Misfortune. To bide one's time brings good fortune.

The Image says: 'Although it is misfortune, to bide one's time brings good fortune,' because in being obedient one does no harm.

The influence shows itself in the big toe.

The Image says: 'The influence shows itself in the big toe.' The will is directed to the outside.