Hexagram 21 · 噬嗑 shì hé

Cutting Through · line 6

上九:何校滅耳,凶。

The sixth line, undivided, shows one wearing the cangue, and deprived of his ears. There will be evil.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 21 Cutting Through · Judgement

噬嗑:亨,利用獄。

Shih Ho indicates successful progress (in the condition of things which it supposes). It will be advantageous to use legal constraints.

James Legge, 1882