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Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
English Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
English Standard Version
2 I (A)said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 3 I (B)searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on (C)folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life. 4 I made great works. I (D)built houses and planted (E)vineyards for myself.
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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