18. WORK ON WHAT HAS BEEN SPOILED (DECAY)
Ku
The Judgement
WORK ON WHAT HAS BEEN SPOILED Has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.
The Image
The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of DECAY. Thus the superior man stirs up the people And strengthens their character.
The Lines
Nine at the top: He does not serve kings and princes, sets himself higher goals.
The Image says: 'He does not serve kings and princes.' His will can be taken as a model.
Six in the fifth place: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. One meets with praise.
The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the father, one meets with praise,' because one has taken it over with virtue.
Six in the fourth place: Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. In continuing one sees humiliation.
The Image says: 'Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father.' In continuing one has not yet succeeded.
Nine in the third place: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. There will be a little remorse. No great blame.
The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.' In the end there is no blame.
Nine in the second place: Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One must not be too persevering.
The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother.' One has found the middle way.
Six at the beginning: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. If there is a son, no blame rests upon the departed father. Danger. In the end good fortune.
The Image says: 'Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.' The intention is to follow the father.