KU - DECAY Commentary: Decay leads to great success. Crossing the great river is beneficial. Deliberate three days before, three days afterwards. Image: Wind under the mountain symbolizes decay. The superior man inspires others to virtue. Changing Lines 1. The son reverses the decay caused by the father. Then there is no blame on the father. There is danger, but good fortune follows. 2. In reversing the decay caused by the mother, do not be too persistent. 3. The son reverses the decay caused by the father. A little regret, but no great blame. 4. Tolerating the decay caused by the father leads to humiliation. 5. The son is praised for reversing the decay caused by the father. 6. He does not work for kings or princes, but sets himself higher goals.