Hexagram 5 · 需 xū

Biding Time · line 6

上六:入于穴,有不速之客三人來,敬之,終吉。

The topmost line, divided, shows its subject entered into the cavern. (But) there are three guests coming, without being urged, (to his help). If he receive them respectfully, there will be good fortune in the end.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 5 Biding Time · Judgement

需:有孚,光亨,貞吉。利涉大川。

Hsü intimates that, with the sincerity which is declared in it, there will be brilliant success. With firmness there will be good fortune; and it will be advantageous to cross the great stream.

James Legge, 1882