Hexagram 29 · 坎 kǎn

Pitfalls · line 3

六三:來之坎坎,險且枕,入于坎窞,勿用。

The third line, divided, shows its subject, whether he comes or goes (= descends or ascends), confronted by a defile. All is peril to him and unrest. (His endeavours) will lead him into the cavern of the pit. There should be no action (in such a case).

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 29 Pitfalls · Judgement

習坎:有孚,維心亨,行有尚。

Khan, here repeated, shows the possession of sincerity, through which the mind is penetrating. Action (in accordance with this) will be of high value.

James Legge, 1882