3. I also explored the effects of indulging my flesh with wine. My mind guiding me with wisdom, I investigated folly so that I might discover what is good under heaven for humans to do during the days of their lives.
4. I accomplished great things. I built for myself houses; I planted for myself vineyards.
5. I made for myself gardens and parks, and I planted all sorts of fruit trees in them.
6. I made for myself pools of water from which to irrigate a grove of flourishing trees.