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Abyss doubled - fall in pit. Misfortune.

Repeatedly falling into danger, sinking into a pit—misfortune—unable to escape from peril.

Abyss dangerous - seek small gains.

Danger within danger; only seek small gains—do what is possible in adversity.

Forward, backward - abyss. Do not act.

Danger before and behind, perils upon perils, falling into a deep pit—no action possible.

Simple offerings from window - final no blame.

A jug of wine, two bowls of rice, simple vessels, offered through a window—ultimately no misfortune—in danger, act with simplicity and sincerity.

Abyss not filled - danger levels out.

The pit is not yet full; the danger has subsided—no misfortune.

Bound in ropes, imprisoned - three years.

Bound with ropes, imprisoned in a thicket of thorns, unable to escape for three years—misfortune—trapped in a hopeless situation.