Ecclesiastes 2:2

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 2:2

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Berean Standard Bible

I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”

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KJV

King James Version

I said of laughter, [It is] mad: and of mirth, What doeth it?

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WEB

World English Bible

I said of laughter, “It is foolishness;” and of mirth, “What does it accomplish?”

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ASV

American Standard Version

I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it?

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 2

¹ I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.

² I said of laughter, “It is folly,” and of pleasure, “What does it accomplish?”

³ I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

⁴ I expanded my pursuits. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself.

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