初六:童观小人无咎君子吝。
The first SIX, divided, shows the looking of a lad; -- not blamable in men of inferior rank, but matter for regret in superior men.
六二:窥观利女贞。
Observing stealthily from behind the door is the proper behaviour for a woman.
六三:观我生进退。
The third SIX, divided, shows one looking at (the course of) his own life, to advance or recede (accordingly).
六四:观国之光利用宾于王。
Observe the situation in the country and you may serve the king.
九五:观我生君子无咎。
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his own life (---course).A superior man, he will (thus) fall into no error.
上九:观其生君子无咎。
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his character to see if it be indeed that of a superior man.He will not fall into error.