6. The wall falls back into the moat. Use no army now. Make your commands known within your own town. Perseverance brings humiliation.

5. The sovereign I Gives his daughter in marriage. This brings blessing And supreme good fortune.

4. He flutters down, not boasting of his wealth, Together with his neighbor, Guileless and sincere.

3. No plain not followed by a slope. No going not followed by a return. He who remains persevering in danger Is without blame. Do not complain about this truth; Enjoy the good fortune you still possess.

2. Bearing with the uncultured in gentleness, Fording the river with resolution, Not neglecting what is distant, Not regarding one's companions: Thus one may manage to walk in the middle.

1. When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Undertakings bring good fortune.