Translated from Richard Wilhelm's German (1924)
The Judgment
Difficulty at the beginning brings about great success.
Favorable through persistence.
Nothing should be undertaken.
It is favorable to appoint helpers.
The Image
Thunder and clouds: the image of a difficult beginning.
So the noble one works to untangle and bring order.
First line, nine
Hesitation and hindrance.
It is favorable to remain persistent.
It is favorable to appoint helpers.
Second line, six
Difficulties pile up.
Horse and wagon separate.
He is no raider;
he means to woo at the appointed time.
The girl is chaste; she makes no pledge.
Ten years, and then she pledges herself.
Third line, six
Whoever hunts the deer without a forester
only gets lost in the forest.
The noble one understands the signs of the time
and would rather give it up.
Going on brings shame.
Fourth line, six
Horse and wagon separate.
Seek union.
Going brings good fortune.
Everything is favorable.
Fifth line, nine
Difficulties in giving blessings.
Small persistence brings good fortune,
great persistence brings misfortune.
Top line, six
Horse and wagon separate.
Tears of blood pour down.