Parallel Verses New International Version I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly--my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives. King James Bible I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. Darby Bible Translation I searched in my heart how to cherish my flesh with wine, while practising my heart with wisdom; and how to lay hold on folly, till I should see what was that good for the children of men which they should do under the heavens all the days of their life. World English Bible I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart yet guiding me with wisdom, and how to lay hold of folly, until I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their lives. Young's Literal Translation I have sought in my heart to draw out with wine my appetite, (and my heart leading in wisdom), and to take hold on folly till that I see where is this -- the good to the sons of man of that which they do under the heavens, the number of the days of their lives. Ecclesiastes 2:3 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTo give myself unto wine, (yet acquainting [נהג noheg, "guiding"] mine heart with wisdom) - I did not run into extremes, as when I gave up myself to mirth and pleasure. There, I threw off all restraint; here, I took the middle course, to see whether a moderate enjoyment of the things of the world might not produce that happiness which I supposed man was created to enjoy here below. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge sought give myself unto wine or draw myself with wine Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; and to lay Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is deceived thereby is not wise. till all Library Of Spiritual AridityOf Spiritual Aridity Though God hath no other desire than to impart Himself to the loving soul that seeks Him, yet He frequently conceals Himself that the soul may be roused from sloth, and impelled to seek Him with fidelity and love. But with what abundant goodness doth He recompense the faithfulness of His beloved? And how sweetly are these apparent withdrawings of Himself succeeded by the consoling caresses of love? At these seasons we are apt to believe, either that it proves our fidelity, and … Madame Guyon—A Short and Easy Method of Prayer Introduction to the "Theological" Orations. James the Brother of the Lord. "And These Things Write we unto You, that Your Joy May be Full. " Cross References Judges 9:13 "But the vine answered, 'Should I give up my wine, which cheers both gods and humans, to hold sway over the trees?' Psalm 104:15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts. Ecclesiastes 2:24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, Ecclesiastes 3:12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. Ecclesiastes 3:13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil--this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 5:18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them--for this is their lot. Ecclesiastes 6:12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days they pass through like a shadow? Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone? Jump to Previous Best Cheer Conducting Flesh Folly Good Guiding Heart Heaven Hold Itself Lay Searched Sought Wine WisdomJump to Next Best Cheer Conducting Flesh Folly Good Guiding Heart Heaven Hold Itself Lay Searched Sought Wine WisdomLinks Ecclesiastes 2:3 NIVEcclesiastes 2:3 NLT Ecclesiastes 2:3 ESV Ecclesiastes 2:3 NASB Ecclesiastes 2:3 KJV Ecclesiastes 2:3 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 2:3 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 2:3 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 2:3 French Bible Ecclesiastes 2:3 German Bible Ecclesiastes 2:3 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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