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Twenty-First Hexagram
The merciless, searing judgement of Lightning
fulfills the warning prophecies
of distant Thunder.
Sage rulers
preserved justice
by clearly defining
the laws,
and by delivering
the penalties decreed.
Though unpleasant,
it is best
to let justice have its due.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
The wooden stocks cover his ears,
making him deaf
to the warnings to repent.
Misfortune will deepen.
Line Five
Biting into dried meat
and striking the golden arrowhead.
Keeping to this perilous course
will result in unexpected reward.
Line Four
Biting into dried meat
and striking a piece of metal.
If you recognize the dangers,
you may follow this course to good fortune.
Line Three
Biting into dried meat
And striking something spoiled.
Uncomfortable, but no harm.
Line Two
A bite so deep into the meat
that his nose disappears.
Harsh, but no mistake.
Line One
His feet are encased in stocks
that hide his toes.
Mild punishment, no blame.
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