Catholic Public Domain Version
"And I dug out fishponds of water, so that I might irrigate the forest of growing trees. "
— Ecclesiastes 2:6, Catholic Public Domain Version
“I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:”
“I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared; ”
“I made myself pools of water, to water from it the forest where trees were reared.”
“I constructed pools of water for myself, to irrigate my grove of flourishing trees.”
“And I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood of the young trees,”
“I made pools to give water for the woods with their young trees.”
“I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:”
I decided in my heart to withdraw my flesh from wine, so that I might bring my mind to wisdom, and turn away from foolishness, until I see what is useful for the sons of men, and what they ought to do under the sun, during the number of the days of their life.
I magnified my works. I built houses for myself, and I planted vineyards.
I made gardens and orchards. And I planted them with trees of every kind.
And I dug out fishponds of water, so that I might irrigate the forest of growing trees.
I obtained men and women servants, and I had a great family, as well as herds of cattle and great flocks of sheep, beyond all who were before me in Jerusalem.
I amassed for myself silver and gold, and the wealth of kings and governors. I chose men and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, bowls and pitchers for the purpose of pouring wine.
And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me.