Ecclesiastes 2:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

I said to myself, “Have fun and enjoy yourself!” But this didn't make sense.

Cross References

Luke 12:19

Then I'll say to myself, ‘You have stored up enough good things to last for years to come. Live it up! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.’ ”

Ecclesiastes 8:15

So I think we should get as much out of life as we possibly can. There is nothing better than to enjoy our food and drink and have a good time. Then we can make it through this troublesome life that God has given us here on earth.

James 5:5

While here on earth, you have thought only of filling your own stomachs and having a good time. But now you are like fat cattle on their way to be butchered.

James 5:1

You rich people should cry and weep! Terrible things are going to happen to you.

Psalm 27:8

My heart tells me to pray. I am eager to see your face,

James 4:13

You should know better than to say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to the city. We will do business there for a year and make a lot of money!”

Titus 3:3

We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone hated us, and we hated everyone.

Luke 16:19

There was once a rich man who wore expensive clothes and every day ate the best food.

Isaiah 50:11

Go ahead and walk in the light of the fires you have set. But with his own hand, the Lord will punish you and make you suffer.

Isaiah 50:5

he made me willing to listen and not rebel or run away.

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. But don't forget that God will judge you for everything you do.

Ecclesiastes 7:4

A sensible person mourns, but fools always laugh.

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Finally, I said to myself, “Being wise got me nowhere! The same thing will happen to me that happens to fools. Nothing makes sense.

Psalm 14:1

Only a fool would say, “There is no God!” People like that are worthless; they are heartless and cruel and never do right.

Psalm 10:6

In their hearts they say, “Nothing can hurt us! We'll always be happy and free from trouble.”

2 Kings 5:5

the king replied, “Go ahead! I will give you a letter to take to the king of Israel.” Naaman left and took along 30,000 pieces of silver, 6,000 pieces of gold, and 10 new outfits.

Genesis 11:7

Let's go down and confuse them! We'll make them speak different languages, and they won't be able to understand each other.

Luke 16:23

He went to hell and was suffering terribly. When he looked up and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side,

Isaiah 5:5

Now I will let you know what I am going to do. I will cut down the hedge and tear down the wall. My vineyard will be trampled and left in ruins.

Proverbs 14:13

Sorrow may hide behind laughter, and happiness may end in sorrow.

Ecclesiastes 2:10

I got whatever I wanted and did whatever made me happy. But most of all, I enjoyed my work.

Ecclesiastes 2:25

and no one enjoys eating and living more than I do.