Ecclesiastes 2:2

In context

1I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with joy — enjoy what is good.” And look, that too was a breath. 2Of laughter I said, “It is mad,” and of joy, “What does this accomplish?” 3I explored in my heart how to draw my flesh along with wine — my heart still guiding me with wisdom — and how to take hold of folly, until I might see what is good for the sons of man to do under heaven for the number of the days of their lives. 4I made my works great: I built myself houses, I planted myself vineyards.