The Valley Spirit
| Original | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 谷 神 不 死 | the valley spirit does not die |
| 是 謂 玄 牝 | call her a mysterious womb |
| 玄 牝 之 門 | the threshold of the mysterious womb |
| 是 謂 天 地 之 根 | call it heaven-and-earth's source |
| 绵 绵 若 存 | its capacity seems infinite |
| 用 之 不 勤 | used without effort |