Ecclesiastes 2:2-4

New International Version

² “Laughter,”^(A) I said, “is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish?” ³ I tried cheering myself with wine,^(B) and embracing folly^(C)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.

⁴ I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself^(D) and planted vineyards.^(E)