Ecclesiastes 2. New International Version. NIV 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. NIV: New International Version . Ecclesiastes 2:18–23 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. Ecclesiastes 2:26 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ecclesiastes 2:26, NIV: "To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God.This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind." (N), 12 Then I turned my thoughts to consider wisdom,    and also madness and folly. Pleasures Are Meaningless. (AE) This too, I see, is from the hand of God,(AF) 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? I applied my mind … Ecclesiastes 2:1-8 NIV I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. Ecclesiastes 2. Pleasures Are Meaningless. MSG. Ecclesiastes. New International Version Update. Ecclesiastes 2: I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." 2 “Laughter,”(B) I said, “is madness. (I) I acquired male and female singers,(J) and a harem[a] as well—the delights of a man’s heart. And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for … I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. Welcome to the Listen & Read-Along Bible Series. 8 I amassed silver and gold(H) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. And what does pleasure accomplish?” I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that … the days have already come when both have been forgotten. Ecclesiastes 2:1-26. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune. 17 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; “The fate of the fool will overtake me also. I … (S), “The fate of the fool will overtake me also. This too is meaningless. NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture Retail: $54.99 Our Price: $32.99 Save: $22.00 (40%) Buy Now Ecclesiastes 2 Pleasures Are Meaningless 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. (O)What more can the king’s successor do    than what has already been done? Pleasures Are Meaningless2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. v Yet they will have control over all the fruit of my toil into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. 21 For a person may labor with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then they must leave all they own to another who has not toiled for it. 2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out … 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives. Ecclesiastes 3 Pleasures Are Meaningless 1 I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure (a) to find out what is good." (AE) This too, I see, is from the hand of God,(AF) 25 for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? I acquired male and female singers, and a harem [fn] as well—the delights of a man’s heart. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself(E) and planted vineyards. 2 And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, … But that also proved to be meaningless. Ecclesiastes 2. Ecclesiastes 10:2 NIV. Meaningless!” says the Teacher. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Ecclesiastes 2. Ecclesiastes 2 Pleasures Are Meaningless 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 1 The words of the Teacher, 1:1 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 2 and 12 son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Meaningless! 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves(G) who were born in my house. And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. 24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink(AD) and find satisfaction in their own toil. Ecclesiastes 2:18–24 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. (X) 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. New International Version Ecclesiastes 2. And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem(K) before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold(H) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. y This too is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 1:11 No one remembers the former generations, and even those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow them. u 19 And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Ecclesiastes 2. Everything is meaningless.” 3 What do people gain from all their labors. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. 17 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. Version. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem [fn] as well—the delights of a man’s heart. New International Version (NIV). The Conclusion of the Matter. Ecclesiastes 2:1-8 NIV I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 22 What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun? And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine,(C) and embracing folly(D)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. (AC) This too is meaningless. (N), 12 Then I turned my thoughts to consider wisdom,    and also madness and folly. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. All rights reserved worldwide. at which they toil under the sun? Ecclesiastes 2:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 For the wise, like the fool, will not be long remembered; the days have already come when both have been forgotten. Ecc 2:8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. 10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired;    I refused my heart no pleasure.My heart took delight in all my labor,    and this was the reward for all my toil.11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done    and what I had toiled to achieve,everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind;(M)    nothing was gained under the sun. But that also proved to be meaningless. New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. “Utterly meaningless! I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. And what does pleasure accomplish?” And what does pleasure accomplish?” Ecclesiastes 2:15 Then said I in my heart, As it happens to the fool, so it happens even to me; and why was I then more wise? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 NIV I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. Bible Language … Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Pleasures Are Meaningless2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who are still alive. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. (L) In all this my wisdom stayed with me. And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine,(C) and embracing folly(D)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives. ver 24-25; S Jdg 9:13; Ru 3:3; Ecc 3:12-13; 5:18; 8:15, S Job 2:10; Ecc 3:12-13; 5:17-19; 7:14; 9:7-10; 11:7-10, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print. New International Version (NIV) 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself(E) and planted vineyards. This video is meant to offer the Word of God as a 2-in-1 media format; both for your listening pleasure and reading as well. I … New International Version (NIV). Font Size. NIV 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. (P)13 I saw that wisdom(Q) is better than folly,(R)    just as light is better than darkness.14 The wise have eyes in their heads,    while the fool walks in the darkness;but I came to realize    that the same fate overtakes them both. Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune. (S), “The fate of the fool will overtake me also. Ecclesiastes 7:12 Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it. This too is meaningless. (AC) This too is meaningless. 2 "Laughter," I said, "is madness. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. 10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired;    I refused my heart no pleasure.My heart took delight in all my labor,    and this was the reward for all my toil.11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done    and what I had toiled to achieve,everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind;(M)    nothing was gained under the sun. 21 For a person may labor with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then they must leave all they own to another who has not toiled for it. Jump to Previous u 19 And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. 2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure(A) to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 4 … (AG) 26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom,(AH) knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth(AI) to hand it over to the one who pleases God. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. Ecc 2:8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; “The fate of the fool will overtake me also. I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. And what does pleasure accomplish?”3 I tried cheering myself with wine,(C)and embracing folly(D)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. But that also proved to be meaningless. “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. Ecclesiastes 4 New International Version (NIV) Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness. (O)What more can the king’s successor do    than what has already been done? And what does pleasure accomplish?” 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Pleasures Are Meaningless. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. 2. (F) 5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain. 1 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. ver 24-25; S Jdg 9:13; Ru 3:3; Ecc 3:12-13; 5:18; 8:15, S Job 2:10; Ecc 3:12-13; 5:17-19; 7:14; 9:7-10; 11:7-10, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version. Ecclesiastes 2:18–23 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 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