Hexagram 49 · 革 gé

Reform · line 3

九三:征凶,貞厲,革言三就,有孚。

The third line, undivided, shows that action taken by its subject will be evil. Though he be firm and correct, his position is perilous. If the change (he contemplates) have been three times fully discussed, he will be believed in.

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