We know exactly what Solomon, the preacher, is speaking of in this scripture. He is talking about HUMAN WISDOM, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, NATURAL BEAUTY, CLOTHES, and all that is associated with this natural life. Put it all together, possess it all, and it will prove to be JUST SO MUCH VANITY. How wise is the person who has the grace to look upon the fashion of this world where they belong (in the background), to be used and not abused and adored; as temporary blessings soon to vanish away. Clothes can be a curse, beauty a time-consuming burden; talent a distraction from worship; knowledge and learning can be dreadful snares to rob the Church of the simplicity of Christ and His Gospel. I beseech all of us to remember the pit from which we came, the grace that made us to differ, and the fact that we are strangers and pilgrims in a world that is the enemy of God and marked for destruction. Let us be careful to set our affection on things above, not on things (vanity) of the earth. "Naked (ugly and wrinkled) I came out of my mother's womb, naked (ugly and wrinkled) I shall return." All that this flesh has worn, done, been, and attained, will not matter at all. What will matter is if that naked flesh covers "a new heart" and "a new creature" in Christ Jesus! God grant it, and the grace that accompanies such a transaction!