8. Pi / Holding Together [Union]

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HOLDING TOGETHER brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance; Then there is no blame. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Whoever come too late Meets with misfortune.
Line 6: He finds no head for holding together. Misfortune.
Line 5: Manifestation of holding together. In the hunt the king uses beaters on three sides only And forgoes game that runs off in front. The citizens need no warning. Good fortune.
Line 4: Hold to him outwardly also. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 3: You hold together with the wrong people.
Line 2: Hold to him inwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 1: Hold to him in truth and loyalty; This is without blame. Truth, like a full earthen bowl: Thus in the end Good fortune comes from without.