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Oppression

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King Wen
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Oppression, Exhaustion. Success. Perseverance.
The great one brings about good fortune.
No blame.
When one has something to say,
It is not believed.
Lake
Above
Water
Below
There is no water in the lake:
The image of Exhaustion.
Thus someone superior stakes their life
On following their will.

Changing Lines

Line 1: Yin Firming

One sits oppressed under a bare tree
And strays into a gloomy valley.
For three years one sees nothing.

Line 2: Yang Opening

One is oppressed while at meat and drink.
The one with the scarlet knee bands is just coming.
It furthers one to offer sacrifice.
To set forth brings misfortune.
No blame.

Line 3: Yin Firming

One permits oneself to be oppressed by stone,
And leans on thorns and thistles.
One enters one's abode and does not see one's spouse.
Misfortune.

Line 4: Yang Opening

One comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage.
Humiliation, but the end is reached.

Line 5: Yang Opening

One's nose and feet are cut off.
Oppression at the hands of the one with the purple knee bands.
Joy comes softly.
It furthers one to make offerings and libations.

Line 6: Yin Firming

One is oppressed by creeping vines.
One moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse."
If one feels remorse over this and makes a start,
Good fortune comes.

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