Ecclesiastes 2:1

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BSB

I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.

KJV

I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.

WEB

I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure;” and behold, this also was vanity.

ASV

I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.

DARBY

I said in my heart, Come now, I will try thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure. But behold, this also is vanity.

BLB

I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with gladness, and look on the good!” And behold, this also [is] vapor.

ÅB

Jeg sa til mitt hjerte: Vel, jeg vil prøve deg med glede; nyt det som godt er! Men se, også det var tomhet.

OTB

Jeg sa til meg selv: «Kom nå, jeg vil teste deg med glede for å oppdage hva som er verdt.» Men også dette viste seg å være forgjeves.

B1930

Jeg sa til mitt hjerte: Vel, jeg vil prøve dig med glede; nyt det som godt er! Men se, også det var tomhet.

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