Ecclesiastes 2:1–3

THE EMPTINESS OF PLEASURE

2 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure;u enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said about laughter,v “It is madness,” and about pleasure, “What does this accomplish?” 3 I explored with my mind the pull of winew on my body—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—and how to grasp folly,x until I could see what is good for people to do under heavenA during the few days of their lives.y