Ecclesiastes 12:7-11

then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.

“Futility of futilities,” says the Preacher, “all is futility!” Purpose of the Preacher

In addition to being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly.

The words of the wise are like goads, and masters of these collections are like driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.