Kwan shows (how he whom it represents should be like) the worshipper who has washed his hands, but not (yet) presented his offerings;—with sincerity and an appearance of dignity (commanding reverent regard).

1 The first line, divided, shows the looking of a lad:—not blamable in men of inferior rank, but matter for regret in superior men.

2 The second line, divided, shows one peeping out from a door. It would be advantageous if it were (merely) the firm correctness of a female.

3 The third line, divided, shows one looking at (the course of) his own life, to advance or recede (accordingly).

4 The fourth line, divided, shows one contemplating the glory of the kingdom. It will be advantageous for him, being such as he is, (to seek) to be a guest of the king.

5 The fifth line, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his own life(-course). A superior man, he will (thus) fall into no error.

6 The sixth line, undivided, shows its subject contemplating his character to see if it be indeed that of a superior man. He will not fall into error.