Summary
The chapter begins with a reminder to remember God while one is young and carefree, using vivid images of aging and decline to underscore the inevitability of death. It continues with reflections on the limits of human wisdom, the futility of excessive learning, and the need for practical guidance, as expressed by the preacher. The preacher’s own life lessons are summarized, emphasizing that all is vanity except for fearing God and keeping His commandments. The final verses warn that God will judge all actions, good or evil, and that the soul ultimately returns to God.