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𝌞爭。陽氣汜施，不偏不頗，物與爭訟，各遵其儀。 |
| | Strife. Yang energy is universally distributed, neither biased nor slanted; all things and beings contend in litigation, each adhering to its proper rites.
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初一，爭不爭，隱冥。測曰，「爭不爭」、道之素也。 |
| | On the first day, contention does not arise, remaining hidden and obscure. The commentary says: "Striving without striving" is the simplicity of the Dao.
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次二，赫河，臞。測曰，「赫河」之「臞」、何可怙也。 |
| | Second in order, Hehe, thin and emaciated. The commentary says: The "emaciation" of "Hehe"—what can one rely upon?
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次三，爭射齦齦。測曰，「爭射誾誾」、君子讓鄰也。 |
| | Third in order, contention shoots with a clattering sound. The commentary says: "Contention shooting with a clatter"—a junzi yielding to his neighbor.
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次四，爭小利，不酋貞。測曰，「小利」不絕、正道乃昏也。 |
| | Fourth in order, contending for small gains, not being loyal and upright. The commentary says: "Small gains" not ceasing—thus the righteous path becomes dim.
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次五，爭于逵，利以無方。測曰，「爭于逵」、爭處中也。 |
| | Fifth in order, contention on the main road, advantageous without fixed direction. The commentary says: "Contention on the main road"—contending at the center.
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次六，臂膊脛如，股腳䐜如，維身之疾。測曰，「臂脛」「如股」、臣大隆也。 |
| | Sixth in order, arms and legs as if withered, thighs and feet swollen, a disease of the body. 藟 The commentary says: "Arms and legs," "as thighs"—ministers greatly flourishing.
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次七，爭干及矛䩜，用亨于王前行。測曰，「干」「矛」之爭、衛君躬也。 |
| | Seventh in order, contention reaches the spear and shield; used for sacrifice before the king's presence. The commentary says: The "shield" and "spear" contention—protecting the person of the ruler.
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次八，狼盈口，矢在其後。測曰，「狼盈口」、不顧害也。 |
| | Eighth in order, wolves fill their mouths; arrows are behind them. The commentary says: "Wolves filling their mouths"—not considering harm.
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上九，兩虎相牙，知掣者全。測曰，「兩虎相牙」、知所制也。 |
| | Top ninth, two tigers gnaw at each other; he who knows how to pull back will be safe. The commentary says: "Two tigers gnawing at each other"—knowing where control lies.
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