Then I rode on toward the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool. But as I got close, I could see there was not enough room for my horse to get through.
Ecclesiastes 2:6 - Easy To Read Version I made pools of water for myself. And I used these pools to water my growing trees. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I made for myself pools of water from which to water the forest and make the trees bud. American Standard Version (1901) I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared; Common English Bible I made reservoirs for myself to water my lush groves. Catholic Public Domain Version And I dug out fishponds of water, so that I might irrigate the forest of growing trees. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood of the young trees, |
Then I rode on toward the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool. But as I got close, I could see there was not enough room for my horse to get through.
I also need lumber for the heavy wooden beams for the gates, the walls, the walls around the temple, {\cf2\super [7]} and my house. So I need a letter from you to Asaph. Asaph is in charge of your forests.”
Shallun son of Col-Hozeh fixed the Fountain Gate. Shallun was the governor of the district of Mizpah. He fixed that gate and put a roof over it. He put the doors on the hinges. Then he put the locks and bolts on the doors. Shallun also fixed the wall of the Pool of Siloam that is next to the King’s Garden. He fixed the wall all the way to the steps that go down from the City of David. {\cf2\super [10]}
Nehemiah son of Azbuk fixed the next section. This Nehemiah was the governor of half the district of Beth Zur. He made repairs up to a place that is across from the tombs of David. And he worked as far as the man-made pool and the House of Heroes.
So that person becomes strong\par like a tree planted by streams of water\par He is like a tree that makes fruit\par at the right time.\par He is like a tree with leaves that don’t die.\par Everything he does is successful.\par
That person will be strong\par like a tree planted near water.\par That tree has large roots that find the water.\par That tree is not afraid\par when the days are hot.\par Its leaves are always green.\par It does not worry in a year\par when no rain comes.\par That tree always produces fruit.\par