Hexagram 7 · 師 shī

Troops · line 6

上六:大君有命,開國承家,小人勿用。

The topmost line, divided, shows the great ruler delivering his charges, (appointing some) to be rulers of states, and others to undertake the headship of clans; but small men should not be employed (in such positions).

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 7 Troops · Judgement

師:貞,丈人吉,无咎。

Sze indicates how, in the case which it supposes, with firmness and correctness, and (a leader of) age and experience, there will be good fortune and no error.

James Legge, 1882