Ecclesiastes 2:3-5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

³ I explored with my mind how to let my body enjoy life^[a] with wine^(A) and how to grasp folly^(B)—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven^[b] 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.