2
I said about laughter, "It is madness," and about pleasure, "What does this accomplish?"
Ecclesiastes 2:2 In-Context
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.
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. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.
4
I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards.
5
I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.