The Book

Hexagram 23
剝 bō
splitting apart
☶ gèn above · ☷ kūn below
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Translated from Richard Wilhelm's German (1924)
The Judgment
Splintering. It is not favorable to go anywhere.
The Image
The mountain rests upon the earth: the image of splintering. So those above can make their position secure only through generous gifts to those below.
First line, six
The bed is splintered at the leg. Those who persist are destroyed. Misfortune.
Second line, six
The bed is splintered at the edge. Those who persist are destroyed. Misfortune.
Third line, six
They splinter off from the others. No fault.
Fourth line, six
The bed is splintered up to the skin. Misfortune.
Fifth line, six
A string of fish. Favor comes through the palace ladies. Everything is favorable.
Top line, nine
A large fruit is still there, uneaten. The noble one receives a carriage. The petty person's house splinters.