6:10–10:20 Review · Positive Attitudes in the Light of Injustice and Uncertainty: After examining the major areas of life in his quest for lasting—or even limited—gain, Qoheleth proceeds in the second major section of the book (6:10–10:20) to inculcate positive attitudes regarding “how should we then live,” a foundational query of Francis Schaeffer. This presents a special challenge in a world marked by “transience” (Fredericks’s translation of hebel) and uncertainty and marred by injustice. In particular, the author is intent on clarifying the contributions and limitations of wisdom in this endeavor. This shift in purpose is marked by the increased use of imperative verb forms, which, apart from 5:1–9, are completely absent from the first major section. In addition, the repeated use of t…