Ecclesiastes 2:1 - The Scriptures 19981 I said in my heart, “Come now, let me try you with rejoicing and find out what is good.” But see, that too was futile. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 I SAID in my mind, Come now, I will prove you with mirth and test you with pleasure; so have a good time [enjoy pleasure]. But this also was vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)! [Luke 12:19, 20.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 I said to myself, Come, I will make you experience pleasure; enjoy what is good! But this too was pointless! See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 I said in my heart: "I will go forth and overflow with delights, and I will enjoy good things." And I saw that this, too, is emptiness. See the chapter |