Hexagram 42 · 益 yì

Benefit · line 6

上九:莫益之,或擊之,立心勿恆,凶。

In the sixth line, undivided, we see one to whose increase none will contribute, while many will seek to assail him. He observes no regular rule in the ordering of his heart. There will be evil.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 42 Benefit · Judgement

益:利有攸往,利涉大川。

Yî indicates that (in the state which it denotes) there will be advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken, that it will be advantageous (even) to cross the great stream.

James Legge, 1882