Hexagram 15 · 謙 qiān

Humility · line 6

上六:鳴謙,利用行師,征邑國。

The sixth line, divided, shows us humility that has made itself recognised. The subject of it will with advantage put his hosts in motion; but (he will only) punish his own towns and state.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 15 Humility · Judgement

謙:亨,君子有終。

Khien indicates progress and success. The superior man, (being humble as it implies), will have a (good) issue (to his undertakings).

James Legge, 1882