Hexagram 60 · 節 jié

Measure · line 1

初九:不出戶庭,无咎。

The first line, undivided, shows its subject not quitting the courtyard outside his door. There will be no error.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 60 Measure · Judgement

節:亨,苦節不可貞。

Kieh intimates that (under its conditions) there will be progress and attainment. (But) if the regulations (which it prescribes) be severe and difficult, they cannot be permanent.

James Legge, 1882