Hexagram 39 · 蹇 jiǎn
Hard Going · line 1
初六：往蹇，來譽。
From the first line, divided, we learn that advance (on the part of its subject) will lead to (greater) difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise.
James Legge, 1882
Hexagram 39 Hard Going · Judgement
蹇：利西南，不利東北，利見大人，貞吉。
In (the state indicated by) Kien advantage will be found in the south-west, and the contrary in the north-east. It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man. (In these circumstances), with firmness and correctness, there will be good fortune.
James Legge, 1882