Grace
"Fire at the foot of the mountain. Small matters should be decided, but not great ones."
The Judgment
Grace has success. In small matters it is favorable to undertake something.
Original Text
亨。小利有攸往。
The Image
Fire at the foot of the mountain: The image of Grace. Thus the superior man proceeds when clearing up current affairs. But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way.
Original Text
山下有火，贲；君子以明庶政，无敢折狱。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks."
Simplicity and self-reliance are more honorable than empty show.
Original: 贲其趾，舍车而徒。
Six at the Place 2六二
"He lends grace to his beard."
Attention to appearance is appropriate if it reflects inner worth.
Original: 贲其须。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"Graceful, moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune."
Enjoy beauty and grace, but remain steadfast in your principles.
Original: 贲如濡如，永贞吉。
Six at the Place 4六四
"Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. Not a robber, but a suitor."
Simplicity and purity attract true partnership.
Original: 贲如皤如，白马翰如。匪寇婚媾。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Grace in the hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but in the end good fortune."
Frugality and simplicity in natural settings bring true happiness.
Original: 贲于丘园，束帛戋戋。吝，终吉。
Nine at the Top上九
"Simple white grace. No blame."
The highest form of grace is pure and unadorned.
Original: 白贲，无咎。