Introduction

This verse describes how modesty is essential to Weaving the Way. It reminds me of a quote whose source I cannot recall, but my paraphrase is, “I am extraordinary because I know precisely how average I am.” It’s remarkable when we choose not to cover up our weaknesses or inflate our strengths.

To experience true peace and harmony, we must first develop self-knowledge and inner reconciliation. Once we live in such a state, harmonious success and peaceful evolution naturally appear in the world around us. We cannot achieve such a state if we are too proud to be honest with ourselves about who we are. 

Translation

Just until
  confusion is purified,
  the bent is straightened,
  the holes are filled,
  the worn-out is renewed,
  a little is satisfying,
  too much is regretted,
The Wise single-mindedly shepherd their world.

Modest, therefore clear;
Humble, therefore discerning.

Unrestrained, there is success;
Selfless, there can be evolution.

Through cooperation,
  the world harmonizes with them.

The ancient adage is to “purify confusion.”
  How could this be a lie?!

True purity is simply
    returning home. 

Commentary

Just until
  confusion is purified,
  the bent is straightened,
  the holes are filled,
  the worn-out is renewed,
  a little is satisfying,
  too much is regretted,
The Wise single-mindedly shepherd their world. 

The key to understanding which world the Wise single-mindedly stewards is “a little is satisfying” and “too much is regretted.” This points us to an interior state, not a call to activism in the “world out there.” From this perspective, we recognize Weaving the Way is about purifying our confusion, strengthening our bent places, and filling in our holes (a.k.a wounds, places of lack). We are charged with renewing our hearts, becoming content, and resolving our greed.