XXVIII. (The trigram representing) trees hidden beneath that for the waters of a marsh forms Ta Kwo. The superior man, in accordance with this, stands up alone and has no fear, and keeps retired from the world without regret.

1 'He places mats of the white mao grass under things set on the ground:' he feels his weakness and his being in the lowest place, (and uses extraordinary care).

2 'An old husband and a young wife:' such association is extraordinary.

3 'The evil connected with the beam that is weak' arises from this, that no help can be given (to the condition thus represented).

4 'The good fortune connected with the beam curving upwards' arises from this, that it does not bend towards what is below.

5 'A decayed willow produces flowers:' but how can this secure its long continuance? 'An old wife and a young husband:' this also is a thing to be ashamed of.

6 'Evil follows wading with (extraordinary) boldness (through the stream):' but (the act) affords no ground for blame.