Peace
receptive earth and creative heaven
peace
the small departs and the great draws near
success
heaven unites with earth
the king follows this example
he regulates the gifts of heaven and earth
and so brings peace to the people
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the earth comes away with the grass!
but treat each according to its nature
and undertakings will bring good fortune
cross the river with resolution
do not neglect what is distant
walk in the middle
the downward follows the straight
the return follows all going
do not complain about the severity of this truth
enjoy what is yours for the moment
he does not boast of his wealth
but with his neighbour
is guiltless, sincere
the king has given his daughter in marriage-this will bring blessings
the wall collapses
do not use the army
but make your commands known
within your own town
to do other
would bring humiliation
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