Da Zhuang: The Power of the Great. Perseverance furthers. Thunder in heaven above: the image of Great Power. Thus the superior man does not tread upon paths that do not accord with established order.

Jin: Progress. The powerful prince is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times. The sun rises over the earth: the image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue.

Ming Yi: Darkening of the Light. In adversity it furthers one to be persevering. The light has sunk into the earth: the image of Darkening of the Light. Thus does the superior man live with the great multitude: he veils his light, yet still shines.

Jia Ren: The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers. Wind comes forth from fire: the image of The Family. Thus the superior man has substance in his words and duration in his way of life.

Kui: Opposition. In small matters, good fortune. Above, fire; below, the lake: the image of Opposition. Thus amid all objects of diversity the superior man maintains his individuality.

Jian: Obstruction. The southwest furthers, the northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Water on the mountain: the image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself and molds his character.

Xiè: Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything where one has to go, return brings good fortune. If there is still something where one has to go, hastening brings good fortune. Thunder and rain set in: the image of Deliverance. Thus the superior man pardons mistakes and forgives misdeeds.

Xian: Influence. Success. Perseverance furthers. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. A lake on the mountain: the image of Influence. Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him by his readiness to receive them.

Sun: Decrease. Decrease combined with sincerity brings supreme good fortune. What may be used? Two small bowls are enough for the sacrifice. Mountain above, Lake below: the image of Decrease. Thus the superior man controls his anger and restrains his instincts.

夬：揚于王庭，孚號有厲。告自邑，不利即戎，利有攸往。象曰：澤上於天，夬。君子以施祿及下，居德則忌。初九：壯于前趾，往不勝為吝。九二：惕號，莫夜有戎，勿恤。九三：壯于頄，有凶。君子夬夬，獨行遇雨，若濡有慍，無咎。九四：臀無膚，其行次且。牽羊悔亡，聞言不信。九五：莧陸夬夬，中行無咎。上六：無號，終有凶。