9:1 After Solomon finished building the Lord’s temple, the royal palace, and all the other construction projects he had planned, 1
2:10 I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; 2
I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. 3
So all my accomplishments gave me joy; 4
this was my reward for all my effort. 5
6:9 It is better to be content with 6 what the eyes can see 7
than for one’s heart always to crave more. 8
This continual longing 9 is futile – like 10 chasing the wind.