初九：巩用黄牛之革。
It is not the right time for reform; it is advisable to protect yourself.
六二：己日乃革之征吉无咎。
The time for reform has come; if you take action, you will have good fortune and will not receive any blame.
九三：征凶贞厉革言三就有孚。
If you take action, you will have misfortune.There will be danger even if you persevere.If the reform has been fully discussed, people will sincerely believe in it.
九四：悔亡有孚改命吉。
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows occasion for repentance disappearing (from its subject).Let him be believed in; and though he changes (existing) ordinances, there will be good fortune.
九五：大人虎变未占有孚。
A superior man carries out reform with the vehemence of a tiger; he is sincere about the reform without going for divination.
上六：君子豹变小人革面征凶居贞吉。
The gentleman reforms thoroughly like a leopard changing its spots; the interior man reforms superficially like a man washing his face.If you take action, you win have misfortune; if you are firm and persistent, you will have good fortune.