6I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.


In Context

3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly-my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards.

5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.

6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.

7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me.

8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired men and women singers, and a harem as well-the delights of the heart of man.

Ecclesiastes 2:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:6And I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood of the young trees,

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:6I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood, where the trees are reared.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:6I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6I made me pools of water, to water with them the wood that bringeth forth trees:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6I made myself pools of water, to water from it the forest where trees were reared.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6I made for me pools of water, to water from them a forest shooting forth trees.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that brings forth trees: