61. Inner Truth (Chung Fu)

Wind over lake. Represents inner truth and sincerity in relationships.

Line 1: Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.
Line 2: A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you.
Line 3: He finds a comrade. Now he beats the drum, now he stops. Now he sobs, now he sings.
Line 4: The moon nearly at the full. The team horse goes astray. No blame.
Line 5: He possesses truth, which links together. No blame.
Line 6: Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune.