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Exhausting

The Duke of Zhou's Yao Text

Fifth Nine

Nose and feet are cut off.

Exhausted with scarlet kneecaps.

Gradually and slowly, there is joy.

Favorable to use them for ceremonial offerings.

Confucius' Commentary

Nose and feet are cut off.

He does not fulfill his aspiration.

Gradually and slowly, there is joy.

The line is straight and central.

Favorable to use it for ceremonial offerings.

He will receive blessing.