Ecclesiastes 2:3-5

Christian Standard Bible

³ I explored with my mind the pull of wine^(A) on my body—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—and how to grasp folly,^(B) until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven^[a] during the few days of their lives.^(C)

The Emptiness of Possessions

⁴ I increased my achievements. I built houses^(D) and planted vineyards^(E) for myself. ⁵ I made gardens^(F) and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them.