初六   6 at the start

遯尾厲。勿用有攸往。

At the tail in retreat.  This is dangerous.  One must not wish to undertake anything.

六二   6 in the 2nd

執之用黃牛之革。莫之勝說。

He holds him fast with yellow oxhide.  No one can tear him loose.

九三   9 in the 3rd

係遯。有疾厲。畜臣妾吉。

A halted retreat is nerve-wracking and dangerous.  To retain people as men- and maidservants brings good fortune.

九四   9 in the 4th

好遯。君子吉。小人否。

Voluntary retreat brings good fortune to the superior man and downfall to the inferior man.

九五   9 in the 5th

嘉遯貞吉。

Friendly retreat.   Perseverance brings good fortune.

上九   9 at the top

肥遯无不利。

Cheerful retreat.   Everything serves to further.