Modesty
"The mountain within the earth. The superior person reduces what is too much and increases what is too little."
The Judgment
Modesty creates success. The superior man carries things through.
Original Text
亨，君子有终。
The Image
Within 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.
Original Text
地中有山，谦；君子以裒多益寡，称物平施。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"A superior man modest about his modesty may cross the great water. Good fortune."
True modesty allows you to overcome great difficulties.
Original: 谦谦君子，用涉大川，吉。
Six at the Place 2六二
"Modesty that comes to expression. Perseverance brings good fortune."
Your modesty is recognized and appreciated by others.
Original: 鸣谦，贞吉。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"A superior man of modesty and merit carries things to conclusion. Good fortune."
Work hard without boasting. Success is assured.
Original: 劳谦君子，有终吉。
Six at the Place 4六四
"Nothing that would not further. Modesty in movement."
Apply modesty in all your actions and relationships.
Original: 无不利，挥谦。
Six at the Place 5六五
"No boasting of wealth before one's neighbor. It is favorable to attack with force. Nothing that would not further."
Modesty does not mean weakness. You can take strong action when necessary.
Original: 不富以其邻，利用侵伐，无不利。
Six at the Top上六
"Modesty that comes to expression. It is favorable to set armies in motion to chastise one's own city and country."
Use strict discipline on yourself to maintain order.
Original: 鸣谦，利用行师，征邑国。