Ecclesiastes 2:6

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 2:6

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees.

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KJV

King James Version

I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:

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WEB

World English Bible

I made myself pools of water, to water the forest where trees were grown.

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ASV

American Standard Version

I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared;

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ecclesiastes 2

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

⁵ I made gardens and parks for myself, where I planted all kinds of fruit trees.

⁶ I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees.

⁷ I acquired menservants and maidservants, and servants were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me,

⁸ and I accumulated for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered to myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men—many concubines.

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