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.
12 Limit the time you spendwith unintelligent people,but linger with the thoughtful.