1 I said in my heart, Come now, I will test you with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.
2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What use is it?
3 I sought in my heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting my heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the sons of men, which they should do under heaven all the days of their life.
4 I made myself great works; I built houses; I planted vineyards:
5 I made myself gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them with all kind of fruit:
6 I made myself pools of water, with which to water the forest that brings forth trees: