Ecclesiastes 2:1

I said in mine heart, Goe to now, I wil prooue thee with mirth, therfore enioy pleasure: and behold, this also is vanitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure. So enjoy yourself. And behold, it too was futility."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I said in my heart, I will give you joy for a test; so take your pleasure--but it was to no purpose.
- Basic English Bible

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 Bible

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

I said in my heart: I will go, and abound with delights, and enjoy good things. And I saw that this also was vanity.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

I SAID in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.
- English Revised Version

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

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 2:1

2:1 I said - Being disappointed of my hopes from knowledge, I resolved to try another course. Go to - O my soul! I will try whether I cannot make thee happy, by the enjoyment of sensual delights. Vanity - Is vain, and unable to make men happy.