Heksagram 48 av 64
Brønnen
井 · Jǐng
Kan (Water) · Xun (Wind)
Dommen
(Når vi ser på) Žing, (tenker vi på) hvordan (stedet for) en by kan endres, mens (utformingen av) dens brønner ikke gjennomgår noen endring. (Vannet i en brønn) forsvinner aldri og mottar aldri noen (stor) økning, og de som kommer og de som går kan hente og nyte godt av det. Om (hentingen) nesten er fullført, men, før tauet har nådd vannet, bøtta går i stykker, er dette ondt.
De seks linjene
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.
Kjernetemaer
- kilden
- delt næring
- struktur
- det som opprettholder
Klassisk tekst: James Legges oversettelse (1882, offentlig eiendom), vist på engelsk. Oversettelser er på vei.