51. The Arousing (Chen)

Thunder repeated. Suggests shock that brings fear and trembling.

Line 1: Thunder comes - shocking, shocking! Then follow laughing words - ha, ha! Good fortune.
Line 2: Danger is imminent. Losing what you own. Climb nine hills to avoid it. Do not pursue it. After seven days you get it back.
Line 3: Thunder comes with shock, causing one to rise and act. Shocking, shocking movement does not bring misfortune.
Line 4: Thunder settles in the mud. No progress.
Line 5: Thunder comes and goes, bringing danger. However, nothing is lost. There are things to be done.
Line 6: Thunder brings ruin and terrified glances all around. Going ahead brings misfortune. If it has not yet touched one's body but has reached one's neighbor first, there is no blame. One's comrades have something to talk about.