Hexagram 39 · 蹇 jiǎn

Hard Going · line 6

上六:往蹇,來碩,吉,利見大人。

The topmost line, divided, shows its subject going forward, (only to increase) the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be (productive of) great (merit). There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.

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