The Preacher has observed that there are times when the fool is awarded the honors and privileges that rightly belong to the wise, and the wise the deserts of the fool. It is a glaring contradiction, but not one to cause surprise, for such a reversal stems from the power of foolishness itself. It would seem that nothing could prevent such things from happening. However, as always, the Preacher encourages neither despair nor escapism. Messiah's time will come.
Life is full of unexpected changes.
Man is easily frustrated in his labors. The outcomes of life do not rest in man's hand. Not surprisingly, the wise man and the fool learn very different lessons from this fact. In truth, he cannot reckon with God. His wickedness knows no bounds to the pretense of his own divinity.