Pleasures Are Meaningless

2 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure^(A) to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless.

⁸ I amassed silver and gold^(A) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.^(B) I acquired male and female singers,^(C) and a harem^[a] as well—the delights of a man’s heart.