Six Lines · 六爻
Wetting the tail. Humiliation.
濡其尾，吝。
Drenches the tail. Also does not know moderation.
濡其尾，亦不知极也。
Dragging the wheels — perseverance brings good fortune.
曳其轮，贞吉。
Perseverance brings reward. Holding the center, acting with correctness.
九二贞吉，中以行正也。
Before completion — advancing brings misfortune; favorable to cross the great river.
未济征凶，利涉大川。
Advancing brings misfortune because the position is not fitting.
未济征凶，位不当也。
Perseverance brings good fortune; remorse fades. Shaking to attack the demon land — three years, rewarded by the great kingdom.
贞吉悔亡，震用伐鬼方，三年有赏于大国。
Rousing force used to attack the ghost realms; the will is enacted.
震用伐鬼国，志行也。
Perseverance brings good fortune, no remorse — the noble one's radiance, with sincerity. Good fortune.
贞吉无悔，君子之光，有孚，吉。
The noble person's radiance; its brightness brings good fortune.
君子之光，其晖吉也。
Drinking wine — no blame. Wetting the head — sincere, yet missing the right course.
饮酒无咎。濡其首，有孚失是。
Drinking wine until it soaks the head shows a lack of restraint.
饮酒濡首，亦不知节也。