The I Ching Speaks!
27. I / The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment) ---------- ---- ---- above K^en Keeping Still, Mountain ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment And to what a man seeks To fill his own mouth with. The Image At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Providing Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful of his words And temperate in eating and drinking. The Lines Six in the fourth place means: Turning to the summit For provision of nourishment Brings good fortune. Spying about with sharp eyes Like a tiger with insatiable craving. No blame. 21. Shih Ho / Biting Through ---------- ---- ---- above Li The Clinging, Flame ---------- ---- ---- ---- ---- below Ch^en The Arousing, Thunder ---------- The Judgement Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered. The Image Thunder and lightning: The image of Biting Through. Thus the kings of former times made firm the laws Through clearly defined penalties.