17. Sui; Following Above; Tui the Joyous lake Below; Chen the Arousing thunder |
21st Century |
Comparisons |
| Good intentions are sometimes not enough. The constant echo
of "perseverance furthers" is never truer than now. Good intentions
consistently applied must be the order of the day. To apply intentions beneficially one must wean out the
weaknesses in one's character. Not cultivate the childish but transform intent
into adult purpose.
On achieving this measure people will be attracted to you and here there is peril because sometimes not always will the best be drawn. You must listen to what those around you say, keep an open mind but retain your philosophy of sense, purpose and belief. This of itself will exercise an editorial effect. In making friendships you must discriminate without being arrogant. Those with affinities will find you, and in this there may be a feeling of loss. Abide the change and remain true to the purpose you find. |
Below are the comparative interpretations of a) Legge, b) Willhelm, c) Riefler, d) Crowley
a )one changing the object of his pursuit; but if he be firm and correct there will be good fortune, Going beyond (his own) gate to find associates, he will achieve merit.
b) The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out the door in company Produces deeds.
c) The man turns from his pursuit and follows something else. If he goes beyond his own gate in search of followers he will be honoured. Auspicious if you keep to your course.
d) Changing pursuit, seek friends beyond thy gate.
a) one who cleaves to the little boy, and lets go the man of age and experience.
b) If one clings to the little boy One loses the strong man.
c) He follows the little boy and lets the man of age and experience go.
d) Should one leave Eld, and follow a young boy?
a) one who cleaves to the man of age and experience, and lets go the little boy. Such following will get what it seeks; but it will be advantageous to adhere to what is firm and correct.
b) If one clings to the strong man, One loses the little boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
c) He follows the man of age and experience and lets the little boy go. He will find what he seeks. Keep to your course.
d) Wsielier leave youth, and age's wit employ.
a) one followed and obtaining (adherents). Though he be firm and correct, there will be evil. If he be sincere (however) in his course, and make that evident, into what error will he fall?
b) Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
c) He attracts followers. Ominous if you keep to your course. If you make your intentions clear how can you make a mistake?
d) Adherents hurt; make sure thy way is straight.
a) (the ruler) sincere in (fostering all) that is excellent. There will be good fortune.
b) Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
c) He encourages excellence. Auspicious.
d) Follow all excellence with eager gait.
a) (that sincerity) firmly held and clung to, yea, and bound fast. (wee see) the king with it presenting his offerings on the western mountain.
b) He meets with firm allegiance And is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.
c) He holds firmly to his cause; he clings to his cause; he is bound fast to it. The king presents his offerings on the western mountains.
d) The sincere king may sacrifice with joy.