Hexagram 20 · 觀 guān

Observing · line 4

六四:觀國之光,利用賓于王。

The fourth line, divided, shows one contemplating the glory of the kingdom. It will be advantageous for him, being such as he is, (to seek) to be a guest of the king.

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