Ecclesiastes 2:3

Free Bible Version

Then I used my mind to examine the attraction of wine to my body. My mind still guiding me with wisdom, I took it until I acted like a fool, so that I might see whether this was good for people to do during their time here.

Cross References

Genesis 47:9

“I have been wandering for 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My life has been short and difficult—I have not lived as long as my forefathers who also wandered from place to place.”

Job 14:14

Will the dead live again? Then I would have hope through all my time of trouble until my release comes.

Psalm 104:15

and wine to make them happy, olive oil to make their faces shine, and bread to make them strong.

Proverbs 20:1

Wine turns you into a mocker, alcohol makes you aggressive; you're stupid to be deceived by drink.

Ecclesiastes 1:17

So I decided to use my mind to learn everything about wisdom, and madness and foolishness as well. But I found out that this is as hard as trying to catch hold of the wind.

Ecclesiastes 10:19

A good meal brings pleasure; wine makes life pleasant; money provides for all needs.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

To sum up now that everything has been discussed: Respect God by keeping his commandments, for that's what everyone should do.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

So what's the best thing to do? Eat, drink, and enjoy your work, recognizing as I did that these things are given to us by God,

Ecclesiastes 5:18

But I observed that what is good and right is to eat, drink, and to find enjoyment in the work God gives us here in this life. This is God's gift to us.

Ecclesiastes 6:12

Who knows what's best for us and our lives? During our short lives that pass like shadows we have many unanswered questions. And who can tell us what will happen when we're gone?

Ecclesiastes 7:18

You ought to keep in mind these warnings. Those who follow God will be sure to avoid both.

Ecclesiastes 7:25

I turned my thoughts to discover, investigate, and to find out more about wisdom and what makes sense. I wanted to know more about how stupid evil really is, and how ridiculous it is to be a fool.

Ecclesiastes 8:15

So I recommend enjoying life. There's nothing better for us here on earth than to eat and drink and be happy. Such an attitude will go with us as we work, and as we live our lives that God gives us here on earth.

Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters. Either you'll hate one and love the other, or you'll be devoted to one and despise the other. You can't serve both God and Money.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't get drunk on wine which will wreck your life, but be filled with the Spirit.

Judges 9:13

But the grape vine replied, ‘Should I stop giving my wine that makes both gods and men happy just to go and sway to and fro over the trees?’

1 Samuel 25:36

When Abigail got back home to Nabal, he was in the house, partying like a king. He was feeling very merry, and he was very drunk. So she didn't tell him anything until the morning.