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ECCLESIASTES 2

THE KING'S DELUSIONS (2:1-10): Solomon travels down many roads in his search for peace and purpose. This includes:

Pleasure (2:1-2)

Alcohol (2:3)

Great building projects (2:4a)

The planting of vineyards (2:4b)

The creation of beautiful parks with exotic trees (2:5-6)

The accumulation of possessions, including:

Human slaves (2:7a)

Herds and flocks (2:7b)

Silver and gold (2:8a)

Gifted musicians (2:8b)

Beautiful concubines (2:8c)

A universal reputation (2:9)

Total indulgence (2:10)

THE KING'S CONCLUSIONS (2:11-26)

The bitter truth (2:11-23)

What Solomon finds (2:11-16)

Everything is useless and empty (2:11).

Everyone must eventually die (2:12-16).

What Solomon fears (2:17-23): He realizes that in most instances the achievements of good men are left to fools.

The better truth (2:24-26): Be content with what you have, and enjoy your work!