初爻：井泥不食，旧井无禽。 The well is muddy — undrinkable; no creatures come to the old well. Resources are neglected; renewal is needed.
二爻：井谷射鲋，瓮敝漏。 Small fish in the well, but the jar is broken. Resources exist but cannot be accessed.
三爻：井渫不食，为我心恻。可用汲，王明并受其福。 The well is cleared but not drunk — it saddens my heart; it can be drawn now. With a wise king, all benefit. Talent unrecognized — await a discerning leader.
四爻：井甃，无咎。 The well is lined with bricks — no harm. Refine and perfect; build a solid foundation.
五爻：井洌，寒泉食。 The well water is clear and cold — a pure spring to drink. Resources are pristine; use with confidence.
上爻：井收勿幕，有孚元吉。 The well is open without a cover — sincerity brings supreme good fortune. Share resources openly; all benefit.