Ecclesiastes 2:2-4

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² It is foolish to laugh all the time. Having fun does not do any good.

³ So I decided to fill my body with wine while I filled my mind with wisdom. I tried this foolishness because I wanted to find a way to be happy. I wanted to see what was good for people to do during their few days of life.

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⁴ Then I began doing great things. I built houses, and I planted vineyards for myself.