At times, we meet people who have walked with God, but go off on a tangent and defy all reason and experience. They have allowed the ways of the world to become dominant in their lives, and revolt against the wisdom of God (Proverbs 8:1-9:6). Solomon was such a man. The time he spent "chasing the wind" could never be made up. He had suffered bitter experiences "under the sun." He hated life (2:17). Beginning in chapter 6, Solomon begins thinking in a more God-centered way. The terms "wise" and "wisdom" become much more prevalent in his thinking. He has learned the hard way about the nasty facts of life. He now speaks from experience. True meaning and joy in life can only come from a walk with God.