Inner Truth
"Wind over lake. Pigs and fishes are least intelligent, yet even they can be influenced."
The Judgment
Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.
Original Text
豚鱼吉，利涉大川，利贞。
The Image
Wind over lake: The image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases in order to delay executions.
Original Text
泽上有风，中孚；君子以议狱缓死。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are secret designs, it is disquieting."
Sincerity requires consistency. Hidden motives destroy trust.
Original: 虞吉，有它不燕。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you."
True feeling resonates with others naturally.
Original: 鸣鹤在阴，其子和之。我有好爵，吾与尔靡之。
Six at the Place 3六三
"He finds a comrade. Now he beats the drum, now he stops. Now he sobs, now he sings."
Dependency on others leads to emotional instability.
Original: 得敌，或鼓或罢，或泣或歌。
Six at the Place 4六四
"The moon is nearly full. The team horse goes astray. No blame."
Humility serves the superior man.
Original: 月几望，马匹亡，无咎。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"He possesses truth, which links together. No blame."
Universal truth unites everyone.
Original: 有孚挛如，无咎。
Nine at the Top上九
"Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune."
Words without deeds achieve nothing.
Original: 翰音登于天，贞凶。