Berean Standard Bible
“I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.”
Ecclesiastes is the reflection of the Teacher, who presents himself as a king in Jerusalem searching for what gives life lasting meaning under the sun. In chapter 1 he tested wisdom and found it frustrating.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.
World English Bible (WEB)
I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure”; and behold, this also was vanity.
King James Version (KJV)
I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
I said in my heart, I will give you joy for a test; so take your pleasure--but it was to no purpose.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
DIJE yo en mi corazón: Ven ahora, te probaré con alegría, y gozarás de bienes. Mas he aquí esto también era vanidad.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Me dije entonces: «¡Anda, alégrate; sáciate de gozo!». Pero descubrí que esto también era vano.
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