The Yî King · James Legge
Judgment
Khien indicates progress and success. The superior man, (being humble as it implies), will have a (good) issue (to his undertakings).
1882 scan · p. 89Line 1 · Six, divided
The first line, divided, shows us the superior man who adds humility to humility. (Even) the great stream may be crossed with this, and there will be good fortune.
1882 scan · p. 89Line 2 · Six, divided
The second line, divided, shows us humility that has made itself recognised. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
1882 scan · p. 90Line 3 · Nine, undivided
The third line, undivided, shows the superior man of (acknowledged) merit. He will maintain his success to the end, and have good fortune.
1882 scan · p. 90Line 4 · Six, divided
The fourth line, divided, shows one, whose action would be in every way advantageous, stirring up (the more) his humility.
1882 scan · p. 90Line 5 · Six, divided
The fifth line, divided, shows one who, without being rich, is able to employ his neighbours. He may advantageously use the force of arms. All his movements will be advantageous.
1882 scan · p. 90Line 6 · Six, divided
The sixth line, divided, shows us humility that has made itself recognised. The subject of it will with advantage put his hosts in motion; but (he will only) punish his own towns and state.
1882 scan · p. 90James Legge · The Yî King (1882), Princeton scan. All 450 selected passages were independently image-read and compared by AI; unresolved print details remain. Not human or expert collation. Source and data ↗