I explored with my mind the pull of wine(A) on my body—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—and how to grasp folly,(B) until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven[a] during the few days of their lives.(C)

The Emptiness of Possessions

I increased my achievements. I built houses(D) and planted vineyards(E) for myself. I made gardens(F) and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:3 Two Hb mss, LXX, Syr read the sun

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