I spoke within my own heart, saying, Lo, I have become great and have gathered more wisdom than all who have been before me in Jerusalem; yea, my heart has seen much of wisdom and knowledge.

For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

behold, I have done according to your words; behold, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.

I said in my heart, Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore regard pleasure; and this was vanity.

Vanity of vanities, says the preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.

I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and striving of spirit.