Ecclesiastes 2:5
I made me orchardes and gardens of pleasure, and planted trees in them of all maner of fruites.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits:
In Context
4I made gorgious faire workes: I builded my houses, and planted vineyardes.
6I made pooles of water, to water the greene and fruitfull trees withall.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
Vanity of Worldly Pleasure. 1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. 2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. 4 I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me… Read the whole commentary →