Heksagram 48 af 64
Brønden
井 · Jǐng
Kan (Water) · Xun (Wind)
Dommen
(Når vi ser på) Žing, (tænker vi på), hvordan (stedet for) en by kan ændres, mens (udformningen af) dens brønde ikke gennemgår nogen ændring. (Vandet i en brønd) forsvinder aldrig og modtager aldrig nogen (stor) forøgelse, og de, der kommer, og de, der går, kan hente og nyde godt af det. Hvis (hentningen) næsten er fuldført, men, før rebet har nået vandet, spanden går i stykker, er dette ondt.
De seks linjer
Linje 1
The first SIX, divided, shows a well so muddy that men will not drink of it; or an old well to which neither birds (nor other creatures) resort.
Linje 2
The second NINE, undivided, shows a well from which by a hole the water escapes and flows away to the shrimps (and such small creatures among the grass), or one the water of which leaks away from a broken basket.
Linje 3
The third NINE, undivided, shows a well, which has been cleared out, but is not used. Our hearts are sorry for this, for the water might be drawn out and used. If the king were (only) intelligent, both he and we might receive the benefit of it.
Linje 4
The fourth SIX, divided, shows a well, the lining of which is well laid. There will be no error.
Linje 5
The fifth NINE, undivided, shows a clear, limpid well, (the waters from) whose cold spring are (freely) drunk.
Linje 6
The topmost SIX, divided, shows (the water from) the well brought to the top, which is not allowed to be covered. This suggests the idea of sincerity. There will be great good fortune.
Kernetemaer
- kilden
- delt næring
- struktur
- det der opretholder
Klassisk tekst: James Legges oversættelse (1882, offentlig ejendom), vist på engelsk. Oversættelser er på vej.