初九   9 at the start

鞏用黃牛之革。

Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.

六二   6 in the 2nd

已日乃革之。征吉无咎。

When one's own day comes, one may create revolution.  Starting brings good fortune.   No blame.

九三   9 in the 3rd

征凶貞厲。革言三就。有孚

Starting brings misfortune.  Perseverance brings danger.  When the talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times, one may commit himself, and men will believe him.

九四   9 in the 4th

悔亡有孚。改命吉。

Remorse disappears.  Men believe him.  Changing the form of government brings good fortune.

九五   9 in the 5th

大人虎變。未占有孚。

The great man changes like a tiger.  Even before he questions the oracle he is believed.

上六   6 at the top

君子豹變。小人革面。征凶。居貞吉。

The superior man changes like a panther.  The inferior man molts in the face.  Starting brings misfortune.  To remain persevering brings good fortune.  And makes the seasons clear.