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"I designed royal gardens and parks for myself, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them."
— Ecclesiastes 2:5, NET Bible
“I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits:”
“I made me gardens and parks, and I planted trees in them of all kinds of fruit; ”
“I made myself gardens and parks, and I planted trees in them of all kinds of fruit.”
“I made gardens, and orchards, and set them with trees of all kinds,”
“I made myself gardens and fruit gardens, planting in them fruit-trees of all sorts.”
“I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fruits:”
I said of partying,“It is folly,” and of self-indulgent pleasure,“It accomplishes nothing!”
I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine(all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.
Futility of Materialism I increased my possessions: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.
I designed royal gardens and parks for myself, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.
I constructed pools of water for myself, to irrigate my grove of flourishing trees.
I purchased male and female slaves, and I owned slaves who were born in my house; I also possessed more livestock– both herds and flocks– than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.
I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight– a harem of beautiful concubines!