Jing

Muddy well - no one drinks. Old well - no birds.

Mud in the well; it cannot be drunk. An old well; even birds do not come—if one does not cultivate virtue, no one cares.

Well pool shoots fish - jar broken.

Fish at the bottom of the well can only be shot. The water jar is broken—talent and virtue but not employed.

Well clean but not drunk - heart aches.

The well water is clear but not drunk; this pains the heart. It can be drawn. If the king is wise, all share the blessing.

Well wall rebuilt - no blame.

Repair the well wall. No misfortune—cultivate oneself, awaiting the time of use.

Clear well - cold spring water drunk.

The well water is clear and sweet; cool spring water can be drunk—virtue and talent complete, employed by others.

Well open, no cover - great fortune.

The well is repaired; no need to cover it. Sincerity brings great good fortune—fully open, benefiting all.