Hexagram 49 · 革 gé

Reform · line 6

上六:君子豹變,小人革面,征凶,居貞吉。

The sixth line, divided, shows the superior man producing his changes as the leopard (does when he) changes (his spots), while small men change their faces (and show their obedience). To go forward (now) would lead to evil, but there will be good fortune in abiding firm and correct.

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