5 A kiln tests a potter’s jars,and decision making tests a person.
6 A tree’s fruit revealshow well it has been cultivated.In the same way, reasoning makes plaina person’s thoughts.
7 Don’t praise peopleuntil after they present an argument,for this is how people are tested.
8 If you pursue what’s just,you will possess itand wear it like a glorious robe.
9 Birds will nest with their own kind,and truth comes backto those who practice it.
10 A lion lies in wait for preyjust as sin lies in waitfor those who practice injustice.
11 The godly always speak wisdom,but the fool changes like the moon.