Translated from Richard Wilhelm's German (1924)
The Judgment
Following has great success.
Persistence is favorable. No fault.
The Image
Thunder lies within the lake: the image of following.
So at nightfall the noble one retires
to rest and recover.
First line, nine
The standard is changing. Persistence brings good fortune.
Going out the door to mix with others brings achievements.
Second line, six
Whoever clings to the little boy
loses the strong man.
Third line, six
Whoever clings to the strong man
loses the little boy.
By following, one finds what one is looking for.
It is favorable to remain persistent.
Fourth line, nine
Following leads to success. Persistence brings misfortune.
Walking the path with sincerity
brings clarity.
How could that be a fault?
Fifth line, nine
Sincere in what is good. Good fortune.
Top line, six
They find firm attachment
and are bound as well.
The king presents them to the Western Mountain.