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☯️ 賁 (Bì) - Grace

Grace has success. In small matters it is favorable to undertake something. - Fire at the foot of the mountain: the image of Grace. Thus does the superior man proceed when clearing up current affairs. But he dare not decide controversial issues in this way.

Verses: 7

Verses

Verse 1

賁,亨,小利有攸往

bì, hēng, xiǎo lì yǒu yōu wǎng

Grace has success. In small matters it is favorable to undertake something.

Verse 2

初九:賁其趾,舍車而徒

chū jiǔ: bì qí zhǐ, shě chē ér tú

Nine at the beginning: He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks.

Verse 3

六二:賁其須

liù èr: bì qí xū

Six in the second place: Lends grace to the beard on his chin.

Verse 4

九三:賁如濡如,永貞吉

jiǔ sān: bì rú rú rú, yǒng zhēn jí

Nine in the third place: Graceful and moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.

Verse 5

六四:賁如皤如,白馬翰如

liù sì: bì rú pó rú, bái mǎ hàn rú

Six in the fourth place: Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time.

Verse 6

六五:賁于丘園,束帛戔戔

liù wǔ: bì yú qiū yuán, shù bó jiān jiān

Six in the fifth place: Grace in hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but in the end good fortune.

Verse 7

上九:白賁,無咎

shàng jiǔ: bái bì, wú jiù

Nine at the top: Simple grace. No blame.