Ecclesiastes 2:1

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I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure;” and behold, this also was vanity.
World English Bible (WEB)
I said{H559}{(H8804)} in mine heart{H3820}, Go to now{H3212}{(H8798)}, I will prove{H5254}{(H8762)} thee with mirth{H8057}, therefore enjoy{H7200}{(H8798)} pleasure{H2896}: and, behold, this also is vanity{H1892}.
Strong's King James
I said in my heart, "Come now! I will test you with jubilation to examine goodness. But look! It also was a vapour.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
I said in my heart, ‘Pray, come, I try thee with mirth, and look thou on gladness;’ and lo, even it is vanity.
Young's Literal Translation

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