初九：虞吉有它不燕。
The first NINE, undivided, shows its subject resting (in himself).There will be good fortune.If he sought to any other, he would not find rest.
九二：鸣鹤在阴其子和之我有好爵吾与尔靡之。
When the crane sings in the shade, its companion will echo the song.When I have good wine, you will share the drink.
六三：得敌或鼓或罢或泣或歌。
The third SIX, divided, shows its subject having met with his mate.Now he beats his drum, and now he leaves off.Now he weeps, and now he sings.
六四：月几望马匹亡无咎。
The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject (like) the moon nearly full, and (like) a horse (in a chariot) whose fellow disappears.There will be no error.
九五：有孚挛如无咎。
Rally the whole nation with sincerity and you will not receive any blame.
上九：翰音登于天贞凶。
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject in chanticleer (trying to) mount to heaven.Even with firm correctness there will be evil.