16 (A)The crown has fallen from our head;
    woe to us, for we have sinned!

Read full chapter

20 And mighty kings have been over Jerusalem, (A)who ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, to whom (B)tribute, custom, and toll were paid.

Read full chapter

I also gathered for myself silver and (A)gold and the treasure of (B)kings and (C)provinces. I got (D)singers, both men and women, and many (E)concubines,[a] the delight of the sons of man.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 2:8 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40
Retail: $199.60
Our Price: $95.60
Save: $104.00 (52%)
ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather
ESV Study Bible, Burgundy Genuine Leather
Retail: $114.99
Our Price: $53.99
Save: $61.00 (53%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible, Large Print , Hardcover
ESV Study Bible, Large Print , Hardcover
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $46.49
Save: $28.50 (38%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size, TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown
ESV Study Bible, Personal Size, TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $47.49
Save: $27.50 (37%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars