Life under the sun is frustrating, fleeting, and futile. So much for the apparent simplicity of the book of Proverbs. In all of our pursuits — whether family, work, politics, a life well-lived, or even something as simple as a good meal — we live on the edge of the ancient question: What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun? (Eccl. 1:3). Everyday life under sin’s curse is absurd and God agrees. He also answers our ache in the book of Ecclesiastes, a practical book for all our pursuits. There is joy to be found in this futility. On these ancient pages, God invites us to ask our most honest question. In a world that lets us down, God’s wisdom will not disappoint.