Ch'ien / Modesty

above:K'un The Receptive, Earth
below:K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain

The topmost [six], divided, shows us humility that has made itself recognized. The subject of it will with advantage put his hosts in motion; but (he will only) punish his own towns and state.

The subject of the sixth line, which is weak, is outside the game, so to speak, that has been played out. He will use force, but only within his own sphere and to assert what is right. He will not be aggressive.