Ecclesiastes 2:2-4

New International Version - UK

² ‘Laughter,’ I said, ‘is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish?’ ³ I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly – my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.

⁴ I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards.