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益 利有攸往。利涉大川。

Increase.   It furthers one to undertake something.  It furthers one to cross the great water.

初九   9 at the start

利用為大作。元吉无咎。

It furthers one to accomplish great deeds.  Supreme good fortune.  No blame.

六二   6 in the 2nd

或益之十朋之龜。弗克違。永貞吉。王用享于帝吉。

Someone does indeed increase him: ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it.  Constant perseverance brings good fortune.  The king presents him before God.   Good fortune.

六三   6 in the 3rd

益之用凶事。无咎。有孚中行。告公用圭。

One is enriched through unfortunate events.  No blame, if you are sincere and walk in the middle, and report with a seal to the prince.

六四   6 in the 4th

中行。告公從。利用為依遷國。

If you walk in the middle and report to the prince, he will follow.  It furthers one to be used in the removal of the capital.

九五   9 in the 5th

有孚惠心。勿問元吉。有孚惠我德。

If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not.   Supreme good fortune.  Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.

上六   6 at the top

莫益之。或擊之。立心勿恆。凶。

He brings increase to no one.  Indeed, someone even strikes him.  He does not keep his heart constantly steady.   Misfortune.