As we come to the end of Ecclesiastes, we notice a marked difference in content and mood.  Since the book started out reporting the results of searching for "life" under the sun, a fair amount of pessimism prevailed.  Life without a transcendent reference point does in fact seem meaningless and it is filled with enigmas.  As the truth about life without God is unveiled and the options minimized we begin to see some practices of wisdom and the fruit of life with God.  In the 11th chapter we'll study the subject of diligence.  Granted, the word diligence is never used but the concept is sure clear.  If chapter 10 was a summary of the "two ways", chapter 11 is an example of how the way of wisdom is worked out through diligence.  This is consistent with Solomon's proverbs and Jesus' conclusion in the Sermon on the Mount.  A wise person cannot be a "couch potato."  A wise person realizes he is in a great partnership with the Creator of the Universe and desires to be active in what He is doing.  Sloth and inordinate leisure are incompatible with a life of wisdom.  We learned earlier that a life of constant work is also incompatible with faith in God.  So, diligence includes rest, recreation and sabbath.   Diligence has a number of benefits, especially for "young people."  The wise will take it to heart.  Take a look at 2 Peter 1:5-8 for a New Testament "spin" on this subject.