☯️ 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
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.

