Hexagram 49 · 革 gé
Reform · line 1
初九：鞏用黃牛之革。
The first line, undivided, shows its subject (as if he were) bound with the skin of a yellow ox.
James Legge, 1882
Hexagram 49 Reform · Judgement
革：已日乃孚，元亨，利貞，悔亡。
(What takes place as indicated by) Ko is believed in only after it has been accomplished. There will be great progress and success. Advantage will come from being firm and correct. (In that case) occasion for repentance will disappear.
James Legge, 1882