Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
King James Version
2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?
3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
4 I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:
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Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 (A)I said of laughter, “It is senseless,” and of pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” 3 I explored with my [a]mind how to (B)refresh my body with wine while my [b]mind was guiding me wisely; and how to seize (C)foolishness, until I could see (D)what good there is for the sons of mankind [c]to do under heaven for the few [d]years of their lives. 4 I enlarged my works: I (E)built houses for myself, I planted (F)vineyards for myself;
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- Ecclesiastes 2:3 Lit heart
- Ecclesiastes 2:3 Lit heart
- Ecclesiastes 2:3 Lit which they do
- Ecclesiastes 2:3 Lit days
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