Ecclesiastes 2:3
I thought in my heart to strengthen my body with wine, and, while my heart cleaved to wisdom, to lay hold on folly, till I should see what was good for the sons of men, which they should do under heaven all the days of their life.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
2I said of laughter, “It is mad;” and of mirth, “What availeth it?”
4I made me great works. I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards.
Cross References
Job 14:14If a man die, can he live again? All the days of my war-service would I wait, Till my change should come.
Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And he that reeleth with it is not wise.
Proverbs 31:4It is not for kings, O Lemuel! It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes to desire strong drink;
Ecclesiastes 2:24There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink, and let his soul enjoy good in his labor. But this, as I have seen, cometh from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 6:12For who knoweth what is good for man in life, in all the days of his vain life, which he spendeth as a shadow? For who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
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 →