Break-through
"The lake rises to heaven. Resolutely make the matter known. Danger."
The Judgment
Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known at the court of the king. It must be announced truthfully. Danger. It is necessary to notify one's own city. It does not further to resort to arms. It furthers one to undertake something.
Original Text
扬于王庭，孚号，有厉，告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。
The Image
The lake has risen up to heaven: The image of Break-through. Thus the superior man dispenses riches downward and refrains from resting on his virtue.
Original Text
泽上于天，夬；君子以施禄及下，居德则忌。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Mighty in the forward-striding toes. When one goes and is not equal to the task, one makes a mistake."
Do not advance until you are ready.
Original: 壮于前趾，往不胜为咎。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night. Fear nothing."
Be vigilant and prepared, then you have nothing to fear.
Original: 惕号，莫夜有戎，勿恤。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"To be powerful in the cheekbones brings misfortune. The superior man is firmly resolved. He walks alone and is caught in the rain. He is bespattered, and people murmur against him. No blame."
You may be misunderstood for your firm resolve, but continue.
Original: 壮于頄，有凶。君子夬夬，独行遇雨，若濡有愠，无咎。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep, remorse would disappear. But if these words are heard they will not be believed."
Restlessness prevents progress. Let yourself be guided.
Original: 臀无肤，其行次且。牵羊悔亡，闻言不信。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"In dealing with weeds, firm resolution is necessary. Walking in the middle remains free of blame."
Root out small evils decisively.
Original: 苋陆夬夬，中行无咎。
Six at the Top上六
"No cry. In the end misfortune."
The inevitable end has come. Silence.
Original: 无号，终有凶。