The Yî King · James Legge
Judgment
Hsien indicates that, (on the fulfilment of the conditions implied in it), there will be free course and success. Its advantageousness will depend on the being firm and correct, (as) in marrying a young lady. There will be good fortune.
1882 scan · p. 123Line 1 · Six, divided
The first line, divided, shows one moving his great toes.
1882 scan · p. 123Line 2 · Six, divided
The second line, divided, shows one moving the calves of his leg. There will be evil. If he abide (quiet in his place), there will be good fortune.
1882 scan · p. 123Line 3 · Nine, undivided
The third line, undivided, shows one moving his thighs, and keeping close hold of those whom he follows. Going forward (in this way) will cause regret.
1882 scan · p. 123Line 4 · Nine, undivided
The fourth line, undivided, shows that firm correctness which will lead to good fortune, and prevent all occasion for repentance. If its subject be unsettled in his movements, (only) his friends will follow his purpose.
1882 scan · p. 123Line 5 · Nine, undivided
The fifth line, undivided, shows one moving the flesh along the spine above the heart. There will be no occasion for repentance.
1882 scan · p. 123Line 6 · Six, divided
The sixth line, divided, shows one moving his jaws and tongue.
1882 scan · p. 124James 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 ↗