初六：不永所事小有言终吉。
The first SIX, divided, shows its subject not perpetuating the matter about which (the contention is).He will suffer the small (injury) of being spoken against, but the end will be fortunate.
九二：不克讼归而逋其邑人三百户无眚。
When you have lost the lawsuit, you'd better retire to your home.In a small town of three hundred households, you will be free from disaster.
六三：食旧德贞厉终吉或从王事无成。
The third SIX, divided, shows its subject keeping in the old place assigned for his support, and firmly correct.Perilous as the position is, there will be good fortune in the end.Should he perchance engage in the king's business, he will not (claim the merit of) achievement.
九四：不克讼复即命渝,安贞吉。
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject unequal to the contention.He returns to (the study of Heaven's) ordinances, changes (his wish to contend), and rests in being firm and correct.There will be good fortune.
九五：讼元吉。
If you sue in the court, you will have supreme fortune.
上九：或锡之鞶带终朝三褫之。
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows how its subject may have the leathern belt conferred on him (by the sovereign), and thrice it shall be taken from him in a morning.