Commentary on the Judgment · 彖传
The Joyous. Pleasure. Firm within, yielding without.
兌，說也。剛中而柔外。
Six Lines · 六爻
Harmonious joy. Good fortune.
和兌，吉。
Harmonious openness brings good fortune because actions are not doubted.
和兌之吉，行未疑也。
Sincere joy. Good fortune — remorse fades.
孚兌吉，悔亡。
Trustworthy openness brings good fortune through sincerity of purpose.
孚兌之吉，信志也。
Joy that comes seeking you. Misfortune.
來兌，凶。
The misfortune of coming to please comes from being in an unsuitable position.
來兌之凶，位不當也。
Weighing joy, not yet at peace — cutting off the ailment brings joy.
商兌未寧，介疾有喜。
The joy of the fourth line brings celebration.
九四之喜，有慶也。
Trust placed in what strips away — danger.
孚于剥，有厲。
Trust in decay is possible because the position is correct.
孚于剥，位正当也。
Drawn-out joy.
引兌。
The top line's drawing others to please is not yet enlightened.
上六引兌，未光也。