All is vapor and out of our control, and what is more mysterious than the wildest creature on earth—mankind? In this section Solomon has shown that outward appearances aren’t always what they seem. Just because someone appears prosperous doesn’t mean they can enjoy their wealth. Adversity for the faithful is a means to glory. Now he talks about people: how to understand them with wisdom, how to avoid faux wisdom, and the gift the God that makes your face shine.