The judgment
A time of hardship and deprivation. The great person stays firm and finds good fortune; whoever speaks is not believed.
The image
The lake without water. So the wise person stakes their life to follow their will.
The six lines
- Six at the beginningSitting under a bare tree, one gets lost in a dark valley: for three years no one is seen.
- Nine in the second placeOppressed amid food and wine, an important task arrives: it helps to make offerings. Setting out brings misfortune, but no blame.
- Six in the third placeOppressed by stone, leaning on thorns. One enters the house and does not find one's wife: misfortune.
- Nine in the fourth placeArriving slowly, oppressed in a golden carriage: humiliation, but in the end one arrives.
- Nine in the fifth placeNose and feet cut, oppressed by those in red sashes: slowly joy arrives. It helps to make offerings.
- Six at the topOppressed by creepers, tottering: you think moving brings regret. If you truly repent, going forward brings good fortune.
Commentary
A moment of exhaustion, scarce resources or words not heard. Stay true to what you believe: your inner strength is the only sure resource. Speak little and act consistently. Difficulties test you, but they also reveal who you are.
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