Translated from Richard Wilhelm's German (1924)
The Judgment
The Receptive brings about great success,
favorable through the persistence of a mare.
If the noble one has something to undertake and wants to take the lead,
they go astray; but if they follow, they find guidance.
Finding friends to the west and south is favorable,
and so is doing without friends to the east and north.
Quiet persistence brings good fortune.
The Image
The condition of the earth is receptive devotion.
So the noble one, broad in nature, carries the outer world.
First line, six
When one steps on frost, solid ice is near.
Second line, six
Straight, square, great.
Without intention, and yet nothing is unfavorable.
Third line, six
Hidden lines; one can remain persistent.
If you happen to be in a king's service,
seek no achievements, but bring things to completion.
Fourth line, six
Tied-up sack. No fault; no praise.
Fifth line, six
A yellow lower garment brings exalted good fortune.
Top line, six
Dragons fight on the meadow.
Their blood runs black and yellow.
When all lines are sixes
Lasting persistence is favorable.