.H 1 "Ch\'ien" "The Creative".X 1 1.JThe Creative works sublime success,Furthering through perseverance..IThe movement of heaven is full of power.Thus the superior man makes himself strong and untiring..L 1 9Hidden dragon. Do not act..L 2 9Dragon appearing in the field.It furthers one to see the great man..L 3 9All day long the superior man is creatively active.At nightfall his mind is beset with cares.Danger. No blame..L 4 9Wavering flight over the depths.No blame..L 5 9 GFlying dragon in the heavens.It furthers one to see the great man..L 6 9Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent..LA 9There appears a flight of dragons without heads.Good fortune..H 2 "K\'un" "The Receptive".X 8 8.JThe 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..IThe earth's condition is receptive devotion.Thus the superior man who has breadth of characterCarries the outer world..L 1 6When there is hoarfrost underfoot,Solid ice is not far off..L 2 6 GStraight, square, great.Without purpose,Yet nothing remains unfurthered..L 3 6Hidden 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..L 4 6A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise..L 5 6A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune..L 6 6Dragons fight in the meadow.Their blood is black and yellow..LA 6Lasting perseverance furthers..H 3 "Chun" "Difficulty at the Beginning".X 6 7.JDifficulty at the Beginning works supreme success,Furthering through perseverance.Nothing should be undertaken.It furthers one to appoint helpers..IClouds and thunder:The image of Difficulty at the Beginning.Thus the superior manBrings order out of confusion..L 1 9 GHesitation and hindrance.It furthers one to remain persevering.It furthers one to appoint helpers..L 2 6Difficulties pile up.Horse and wagon part.He is not a robber;He wants to woo when the time comes.The maiden is chaste,She does not pledge herself.Ten years\(emthen she pledges herself..L 3 6Whoever hunts deer without the foresterOnly loses his way in the forest.The superior man understands the signs of the timeAnd prefers to desist.To go on brings humiliation..L 4 6Horse and wagon part.Strive for union.To go on brings good fortune.Everything acts to further..L 5 9 GDifficulties in blessing.A little perseverance brings good fortune.Great perseverance brings misfortune..L 6 6Horse and wagon part.Bloody tears flow..H 4 "M\o'^e'ng" "Youthful Folly".X 4 6.JYouthful Folly has success.It is not I who seek the young fool;The young fool seeks me.At the first oracle I inform him.If he asks two or three times, it is importunity.If he importunes, I give him no information.Perseverance furthers..IA spring wells up at the foot of the mountain:The image of Youth.Thus the superior man fosters his characterBy thoroughness in all that he does..L 1 6To make a fool developIt furthers one to apply discipline.The fetters should be removed.To go on in this way brings humiliation..L 2 9 GTo bear with fools in kindliness brings good fortune.To know how to take womenBrings good fortune.The son is capable of taking charge of the household..L 3 6Take not a maiden who, when she sees a man of bronze,Loses possession of herself.Nothing furthers..L 4 6Entangled folly brings humiliation..L 5 6 GChildlike folly brings good fortune..L 6 9In punishing follyIt does not further oneTo commit transgressions.The only thing that furthersIs to prevent transgressions..H 5 "Hsu" "Waiting (Nourishment)".X 6 1.JWaiting. If you are sincere,You have light and success.Perseverance brings good fortune.It furthers one to cross the great water..IClouds rise up to heaven:The image of Waiting.Thus the superior man eats and drinks,Is joyous and of good cheer..L 1 9Waiting in the meadow.It furthers one to abide in what endures.No blame..L 2 9Waiting on the sand.There is some gossip.The end brings good fortune..L 2 9Waiting in the mudBrings about the arrival of the enemy..L 4 6Waiting in blood.Get out of the pit..L 5 9 GWaiting at meat and drink.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 6 6One falls into the pit.Three uninvited guests arrive.Honor them, and in the end there will be good fortune..H 6 "Sung" "Conflict".X 1 6.JConflict. You are sincereAnd 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..IHeaven and water go their opposite ways:The image of Conflict.Thus in all his transactions the superior manCarefully considers the beginning..L 1 6If one does not perpetuate the affair,There is little gossip.In the end, good fortune comes..L 2 9One cannot engage in conflict;One returns home, gives way.The people of his town,Three hundred households,Remain free of guilt..L 3 6To 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..L 4 9One cannot engage in conflict.One turns back and submits to fate,Changes one's attitude,And finds peace in perseverance.Good fortune..L 5 9 GTo contend before himBrings good fortune..L 6 9Even if by chance a leather belt is bestowed on one,By the end of morningIt will have been snatched away three times..H 7 "Shih" "The Army".X 8 6.JThe Army. The army needs perseveranceAnd a strong man.Good fortune without blame..IIn the middle of the earth is water:The image of The Army.Thus the superior man increases his massesBy generosity toward the people..L 1 6An army must set forth in proper order.If the order is not good, misfortune threatens..L 2 9 GIn the midst of the army.Good fortune. No blame.The king bestows a triple decoration..L 3 6Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon.Misfortune..L 4 6The army retreats. No blame..L 5 6 GThere 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..L 6 6The great prince issues commands,Founds states, vests families with fiefs.Inferior people should not be employed..H 8 "Pi" "Holding Together [Union]".X 6 8.JHolding Together brings good fortune.Inquire of the oracle once againWhether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance;Then there is no blame.Those who are uncertain gradually join.Whoever comes too lateMeets with misfortune..IOn the earth is water:The image of Holding Together.Thus the kings of antiquityBestowed the different states as fiefsAnd cultivated friendly relationsWith the feudal lords..L 1 6Hold to him in truth and loyalty;This is without blame.Truth, like a full earthen bowl:Thus in the endGood fortune comes from without..L 2 6Hold to him inwardly.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 6You hold together with the wrong people..L 4 6Hold to him outwardly also.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 5 9 GManifestation of holding together.In the hunt the king uses beaters on three sides onlyAnd foregoes game that runs off in front.The citizens need no warning.Good fortune..L 6 6He finds no head for holding together.Misfortune..H 9 "Hsiao Ch\'u" "The Taming Power of the Small".X 2 1.JThe Taming Power of the SmallHas success.Dense clouds, no rain from our western region..IThe wind drives across heaven:The image of The Taming Power of the Small.Thus the superior manRefines the outward aspect of his nature..L 1 9Return to the way.How could there be blame in this?Good fortune..L 2 9He allows himself to be drawn into returning.Good fortune..L 3 9The spokes burst out of the wagon wheel.Man and wife roll their eyes..L 4 6 CIf you are sincere, blood vanishes and fear gives way.No blame..L 5 9 GIf you are sincere and loyally attached,You are rich in your neighbor..L 6 9The rain comes, there is rest.This is due to the lasting affect of character.Perseverance brings the woman into danger.The moon is nearly full.If the superior man persists,Misfortune comes..H 10 "Lu" "Treading [Conduct]".X 1 5.JTreading. Treading upon the tail of the tiger.It does not bite the man. Success..IHeaven above, the lake below:The image of Treading.Thus the superior man discriminates between high and low,And thereby fortifies the thinking of the people..L 1 9Simple conduct. Progress without blame..L 2 9Treading a smooth, level course.The perseverance of a dark manBrings good fortune..L 3 6 CA 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..L 4 9He treads on the tail of the tiger.Caution and circumspectionLead ultimately to good fortune..L 5 9 GResolute conduct.Perseverance with awareness of danger..L 6 9Look to your conduct and weigh the favorable signs.When everything is fulfilled, supreme good fortune comes..H 11 "T\'ai" "Peace".X 8 1.JPeace. The small departs,The great approaches.Good fortune. Success..IHeaven and earth unite: the image of Peace.Thus the rulerDivides and completes the course of heaven and earth;He furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth,And so aids the people..L 1 9When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it.Each according to his kind.Undertakings bring good fortune..L 2 9 GBearing 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..L 3 9No plain not followed by a slope.No going not followed by a return.He who remains persevering in dangerIs without blame.Do not complain about this truth;Enjoy the good fortune you still possess..L 4 6He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth,Together with his neighbor,Guileless and sincere..L 5 6 GThe sovereign IGives his daughter in marriage.This brings blessingAnd supreme good fortune..L 6 6The wall falls back into the moat.Use no army now.Make your commands known within your own town.Perseverance brings humiliation..H 12 "P\'i" "Standstill [Stagnation]".X 1 8.JStandstill. Evil people do not furtherThe perseverance of the superior man.The great departs; the small approaches..IHeaven and earth do not unite:The image of Standstill.Thus the superior man falls back upon his inner worthIn order to escape the difficulties.He does not permit himself to be honored with revenue..L 1 6When the ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it.Each according to his kind.Perseverance brings good fortune and success..L 2 6 CThey bear and endure;This means good fortune for inferior people.The standstill serves to help the great man attain success..L 3 6They bear shame..L 4 9He who acts at the command of the highestRemains without blame.Those of like mind partake of the blessing..L 5 9 GStandstill 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..L 6 9The standstill comes to an end.First standstill, then good fortune..H 13 "T\'ung J\o'^e'n" "Fellowship with Men".X 1 3.JFellowship with Men in the open.Success.It furthers one to cross the great water.The perseverance of the superior man furthers..IHeaven together with fire:The image of Fellowship with Men.Thus the superior man organizes the clansAnd makes distinctions between things..L 1 9Fellowship with men at the gate.No blame..L 2 6 GFellowship with men in the clan.Humiliation..L 3 9He hides weapons in the thicket;He climbs the high hill in front of it.For three years he does not rise up..L 4 9He climbs up on his wall; he cannot attack.Good fortune..L 5 9 GMen bound in fellowship first weep and lament,But afterward the laugh.After great struggles they succeed in meeting..L 6 9Fellowship with men in the meadow.No remorse..H 14 "Ta Yu" "Possession in Great Measure".X 3 1.JPossession in Great Measure.Supreme success..IFire 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..L 1 9No relationship with what is harmful;There is no blame in this.If one remains conscious of difficulty,One remains without blame..L 2 9A big wagon for loading.One may undertake something.No blame..L 3 9A prince offers it to the Son of Heaven.A petty man cannot do this..L 4 9He makes a differenceBetween himself and his neighbor.No blame..L 5 6 GHe whose truth is accessible, yet dignified,Has good fortune..L 5 9He is blessed by heaven.Good fortune.Nothing that does not further..H 15 "Ch\'ien" "Modesty".X 8 4.JModesty creates success.The superior man carries things through..IWithin the earth, a mountain:The image of Modesty.Thus the superior man reduces that which is too much,And augments that which is too little.He weighs things and makes them equal..L 1 6A superior man modest about his modestyMay cross the great water.Good fortune..L 2 6Modesty that comes to expression.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 9 GA superior man of modesty and meritCarries things to conclusion.Good fortune..L 4 6Nothing that would not further modestyIn movement..L 5 6No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor.It is favorable to attack with force.Nothing that would not further..L 6 6Modesty that comes to expression.It is favorable to set armies marchingTo chastise one's own city and one's country..H 16 "Yu" "Enthusiasm".X 7 8.JEnthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpersAnd to set armies marching..IThunder comes resounding out of the earth:The image of Enthusiasm.Thus the ancient kings made musicIn order to honor merit,And offered it with splendorTo the Supreme Deity,Inviting their ancestors to be present..L 1 6Enthusiasm that expresses itselfBrings misfortune..L 2 6Firm as a rock. Not a whole day.Perseverance brings good fortune..L 3 6Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse.Hesitation brings remorse..L 4 9 GThe source of enthusiasm.He achieves great things.Doubt not.You gather friends around youAs a hair clasp gathers the hair..L 5 6Persistently ill, and still does not die..L 6 6Deluded enthusiasm.But if after completion one changes,