Commentary: When inner truth influences even the least intelligent, it is auspicious. It is beneficial to cross the great river and to remain steadfast.
Image: Wind over the lake symbolizes inner truth. Thus the superior man debates the case fully in order to avoid pronouncing the death sentence.
Changing Lines
1. Readiness brings good fortune. Secret alliances bring distraction.
2. The crane calls from the shade and is joined by its fledgling. I will share my fine goblet with you.
3. Finding companions, he beats to their tune, now crying, now laughing.
4. The moon is almost full. There is nothing wrong with team-mates parting.
5. There is no fault if his truth binds them together.
6. Relying on cockcrows to penetrate to heaven is inauspicious.
