The Yî King · James Legge
Judgment
I indicates that with firm correctness there will be good fortune (in what is denoted by it). We must look at what we are seeking to nourish, and by the exercise of our thoughts seek for the proper aliment.
1882 scan · p. 114Line 1 · Nine, undivided
The first line, undivided, (seems to be thus addressed), ' You leave your efficacious tortoise, and look at me till your lower jaw hangs down.' There will be evil.
1882 scan · p. 114Line 2 · Six, divided
The second line, divided, shows one looking downwards for nourishment, which is contrary to what is proper; or seeking it from the height (above), advance towards which will lead to evil.
1882 scan · p. 114Line 3 · Six, divided
The third line, divided, shows one acting contrary to the method of nourishing. However firm he may be, there will be evil. For ten years let him not take any action, (for) it will not be in any way advantageous.
1882 scan · p. 114Line 4 · Six, divided
The fourth line, divided, shows one looking downwards for (the power to) nourish. There will be good fortune. Looking with a tiger's downward unwavering glare, and with his desire that impels him to spring after spring, he will fall into no error.
1882 scan · p. 115Line 5 · Six, divided
The fifth line, divided, shows one acting contrary to what is regular and proper; but if he abide in firmness, there will be good fortune. He should not, (however, try to) cross the great stream.
1882 scan · p. 115Line 6 · Nine, undivided
The sixth line, undivided, shows him from whom comes the nourishing. His position is perilous, but there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream.
1882 scan · p. 115James 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 ↗