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Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
Christian Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
Christian Standard Bible
2 I said about laughter,(A) “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” 3 I explored with my mind the pull of wine(B) on my body—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—and how to grasp folly,(C) until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven[a] during the few days of their lives.(D)
The Emptiness of Possessions
4 I increased my achievements. I built houses(E) and planted vineyards(F) for myself.
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- 2:3 Two Hb mss, LXX, Syr read the sun
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