17. Following (Sui)

Thunder over lake. Suggests adapting to change and following good leadership.

Line 1: The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
Line 2: If one clings to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
Line 3: If one clings to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
Line 4: Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
Line 5: Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
Line 6: He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.