18. Ku / Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]

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WORK ON WHAT HAS BEEN SPOILED Has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.
Line 6: He does not serve kings and princes, Sets himself higher goals.
Line 5: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. One meets with praise.
Line 4: Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. In continuing one sees humiliation.
Line 3: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. There will be a little remorse. No great blame.
Line 2: Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One must not be too persevering.
Line 1: Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. If there is a son, No blame rests upon the departed father. Danger. In the end good fortune.