初六:飞鸟以凶。
The bird is soaring with an effort; this is a sign of in omen.
六二:过其祖遇其妣不及其君遇其臣无咎。
The second SIX, divided, shows its subject passing by his grandfather, and meeting with his grandmother; not attempting anything against his ruler, but meeting him as his minister.There will be no error.
九三:弗过防之从或戕之凶。
If you are not extremely careful, you might be hurt from behind and you will have misfortune.
九四:无咎,弗过遇之往厉必戒勿用永贞。
There is nothing to blame.If you are not too eager, you will have what you want; if you are too eager, you will be in danger.You should be on your guard and act accordingly.
六五:密云不雨自我西郊公弋取彼在穴。
The fifth SIX, divided, (suggests the idea) of dense clouds, but no rain, coming from our borders in the west.It also (shows) the prince shooting his arrow, and taking the bird in a cave.
上六:弗遇过之飞鸟离之凶是谓灾眚。
The sixth SIX, divided, shows its subject not meeting (the exigency of his situation), and exceeding (his proper course).(It suggests the idea of) a bird flying far aloft.There will be evil.The case is what is called one of calamity and self produced injury.