Hexagram 10 · 履 lǚ

Treading Carefully · line 5

九五:夬履,貞厲。

The fifth line, undivided, shows the resolute tread of its subject. Though he be firm and correct, there will be peril.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 10 Treading Carefully · Judgement

履虎尾,不咥人,亨。

(Lî suggests the idea of) one treading on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success.

James Legge, 1882