Ecclesiastes 2:2-4

Modern English Version

² And I said of frivolous fun, “They are only senseless ideas”; and regarding selfish pleasure, “What purpose is this?” ³ I investigated how to cheer up my body with wine, while my heart was still guiding me with wisdom, in order to grasp folly until I might experience what is good for sons of men to do under heaven during the number of days that they might have life.

⁴ I accomplished great works. I built houses for myself, and planted myself vineyards.