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Ecclesiastes 2:2-4
Good News Translation

2 I discovered that laughter is foolish, that pleasure does you no good. 3 Driven on by my desire for wisdom, I decided to cheer myself up with wine and have a good time. I thought that this might be the best way people can spend their short lives on earth.

4 (A)I accomplished great things. I built myself houses and planted vineyards.

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