The vanity of human wisdom, pleasure and toil

Wisdom and enjoyment through God

Problems of injustice, oppression and self-focused toil

Wealth and labor are no benefit of themselves

Prosperity is not always best

People are not innocent (deserving freedom from adversity)

None can comprehend God’s work in everyone’s lives, the righteous and wicked having similar experiences

Live boldly yet wisely amid life’s uncertainties, avoiding sin and folly

Diversify efforts as a hedge against calamity, and don’t wait for perfect conditions before acting

Remember God in youth before old age and death

Wisdom gathered yet from God, keep focus on what He has revealed