39. Chien / Obstruction

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OBSTRUCTION. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 6: Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.
Line 5: In the midst of the greatest obstructions, Friends come.
Line 4: Going leads to obstructions, Coming leads to union.
Line 3: Going leads to obstructions; Hence he comes back.
Line 2: The king’s servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, But it is not his own fault.
Line 1: Going leads to obstructions, Coming meets with praise.