I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.

I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy what is good!” But it proved to be futile.

I said in my heart, `Pray, come, I try thee with mirth, and look thou on gladness;' and lo, even it is vanity.

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