Translated from Richard Wilhelm's German (1924)
The Judgment
Treading on the tiger's tail.
It does not bite the person. Success.
The Image
Heaven above and the lake beneath: the image of treading.
So the noble one distinguishes between high and low
and in this way steadies the minds of the people.
First line, nine
Simple treading. Going forward without fault.
Second line, nine
Treading on a plain, level path.
The persistence of a man in obscurity brings good fortune.
Third line, six
A one-eyed person can see, a lame person can tread.
Such a person treads on the tiger's tail. It bites the person. Misfortune.
A warrior acts this way for their great prince.
Fourth line, nine
They tread on the tiger's tail.
Caution and care lead to good fortune in the end.
Fifth line, nine
Resolute treading.
Persistence with awareness of the danger.
Top line, nine
Look at your treading and examine the auspicious signs.
If everything is perfect, exalted good fortune comes.