困 Kùn

One sits oppressed under a bare tree and strays into a gloomy valley. For three years one sees nothing.

One is oppressed while at meat and drink. The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming. It furthers one to offer sacrifice. To set forth brings misfortune. No blame.

A man permits himself to be oppressed by stone, and leans on thorns and thistles. He enters his house and does not see his wife. Misfortune.

One comes very quietly, oppressed in a golden carriage. Humiliation, but the end is reached.

The nose and feet are cut off. Oppression at the hands of the man with the purple knee bands. Joy comes softly. It furthers one to make offerings and libations.

One is oppressed by creeping vines. One moves uncertainly and says, "Movement brings remorse." If one feels remorse over this and makes a start, good fortune comes.