I said about laughter,(A) “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” I explored with my mind how to let my body enjoy life[a] with wine(B) and how to grasp folly(C)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven[b] during the few days of their lives.(D)

The Emptiness of Possessions

I increased my achievements. I built houses(E) and planted vineyards(F) for myself.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 2:3 Lit to pull my body
  2. Ecclesiastes 2:3 Two Hb mss, LXX, Syr read the sun

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