Ecclesiastes 2:3

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.

Ecclesiastes 2:3 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart yet guiding me with wisdom, and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their life.

Ecclesiastes 2:3 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

Ecclesiastes 2:3 (BSB)

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What does Ecclesiastes 2:3 say?

Ecclesiastes 2:3 in modern King James wording reads: "I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life."

Where is Ecclesiastes 2:3 found in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 2:3 is verse 3 of chapter 2 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.

Which translations of Ecclesiastes 2:3 can I read here?

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