Proverbs 15:18 says, A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.  Our attitude can often either increase or decrease strife.  Some people delight in speaking badly about those who disagree with them, which only increase the strife between them.  Verse nineteen states, The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.  Those who are lazy have a hard time figuring out how to survive.  They are seemingly hedged in, but the way of the righteous, those that follow God, is made plain by God.  Verse twenty declares, A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.  This simply states that we should honor our parents, and when we do, they will be pleased with us.  Still, some people despise their parents because they don't want to follow their directions.  I believe that this would especially apply to Godly parents who have taught their children under God's leadership.  Verse twenty-one says, Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.  The foolishness, or folly, of the world is a joy to those who refuse to believe God.  Such people look for happiness in all kinds of behavior, but will really never know the joy of life that comes from living under God's guidance.  Verse twenty-two declares, Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.  Some people believe that they know more than anyone else and refuse to accept the counsel of others.  Of course, we need to make sure that the people we are listening to are following God's direction as well.  Verse twenty-three declares, A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!  When we speak with the wisdom that God gives us when He directs us to speak, it should bring joy.  We are to share the gospel, the good news, and not gloom and doom.  Verse twenty-four proclaims, The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.  We really only have two choices about how to live.  One is by following God's guidance, which is seen as coming from above, or the guidance of Satan, which comes from below.  Verse twenty-five states, The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.  The pride referred to here is self-pride, I believe.  God is always there for those who will put their faith in Him.  We, as followers of Christ, are to be there to help the less fortunate as well.  Verse twenty-six declares, The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.  God knows our every thought, and the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Him.  When our thoughts are focused on doing God's will, our words will be pleasant to God.  Verse twenty-seven states, He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.  We live in a me and more generation.  People of the world want to know what is in it for them and how can they get more.  We as followers of Christ are not to be guided by this attitude.  Verse twenty-eight says, The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.  We should think before we speak and be guided by God's wisdom when we do.  The wicked will never wait to consider what God would have them say.  Verse twenty-nine declares, The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.  Until a person accepts Christ as his or her Savior and Lord, that person will be far away from God.  If we have accepted Christ as our Savior and Lord, then God will hear our prayers.  Verse thirty states, The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.  Matthew Henry says this means it is always good to see the good in God's creation and to have a good reputation with those who know us.  Verse thirty-one states, The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.  We are wise if we hear and accept reproof.  Though we may at times need to accept the reproof of people, we should always accept the reproof of God.  Verse thirty-two declares, He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.  I believe that we can definitely say that this refers to the reproof of God.  If we won't accept God's reproof, we despise our soul.  When we do accept God's reproof, we gain understanding.  Verse thirty-three proclaims, The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.  We must acknowledge that God is the Creator and Sustainer of everything and humble ourselves before Him.  Until we acknowledge God for Who He is, we will never live in wisdom.