Ecclesiastes 2

3 verses compared

1. Ecclesiastes 2:8KJV I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.NIV I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem as well—the delights of a man’s heart.
2. Ecclesiastes 2:21KJV For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.NKJV For there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, knowledge, and skill; yet he must leave his heritage to a man who has not labored for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
3. Ecclesiastes 2:25KJV For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?NASB For who can eat and who can have enjoyment without Him?