Hexagram 20 · 觀 guān

Observing · line 2

六二:闚觀,利女貞。

The second line, divided, shows one peeping out from a door. It would be advantageous if it were (merely) the firm correctness of a female.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 20 Observing · Judgement

觀:盥而不薦,有孚顒若。

Kwân shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;—with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard).

James Legge, 1882