Ecclesiastes 2:1

I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure”; and behold, this also was vanity.

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I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure;” and behold, this also was vanity.

BSB

I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.

ASV

I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.

BBE

I said in my heart, I will give you joy for a test; so take your pleasure--but it was to no purpose.

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