Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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