The Army師

In plain words

The situation: Like leading troops, this needs order and discipline.

What you can do: Put experienced people in charge and set clear rules.

For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.

The six lines

1. 上六大君有命，開國承家，小人勿用。The great ruler issues the decree, founding states and granting houses. Do not use petty people.In shortOnce the work is done, reward fairly, but do not give power to unreliable people.
2. 六五田有禽，利執言，无咎。長子帥師，弟子輿尸，貞凶。There is game in the field. It helps to seize it, with no fault. Let the elder son lead the army. If the younger son carts home the dead, even steadiness brings misfortune.In shortIf action is justified, state it clearly and let the experienced lead; amateurs in charge go badly.
3. 六四師左次，无咎。The army retreats to camp. No fault.In shortPull back and regroup for now; this is no mistake.
4. 六三師或輿尸，凶。The army may cart home its dead. Misfortune.In shortMixed leadership and confusion lead to serious setbacks; be very careful.
5. 九二在師中吉，无咎；王三錫命。In the midst of the army: good fortune and no fault. The king gives honors three times.In shortLeading from the center goes well; your work earns repeated recognition.
6. 初六師出以律，否臧，凶。The army marches out under discipline. Without order, misfortune.In shortStart with clear discipline; without order things go badly.