Hexagram 39 · 蹇 jiǎn
Hard Going · line 4
六四：往蹇，來連。
The fourth line, divided, shows its subject advancing, (but only) to (greater) difficulties. He remains stationary, and unites (with the subject of the line above).
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