Ecclesiastes 2:6

I made pooles of water, to water the greene and fruitfull trees withall.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:

In Context

5I made me orchardes and gardens of pleasure, and planted trees in them of all maner of fruites.

7I bought seruauntes and maydens, and had a great housholde: As for cattel and sheepe, I had more substaunce of them then all they that were before me in Hierusalem

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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 →

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