Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 2:1

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

Amplified® Bible
I SAID in my mind, Come now, I will prove you with mirth {and} test you with pleasure; so have a good time [enjoy pleasure]. But this also was vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)!

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

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

Revised Standard Version
I said to myself, "Come now, I will make a test of pleasure; enjoy yourself." But behold, this also was vanity.

Young's Literal Translation
I said in my heart, `Pray, come, I try thee with mirth, and look thou on gladness;' and lo, even it `is' vanity.

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