Ecclesiastes 2:6

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees.

In context

4 I expanded my pursuits. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself.

5 I made gardens and parks for myself, where I planted all kinds of fruit trees.

6 I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees.

7 I acquired menservants and maidservants, and servants were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me,

8 and I accumulated for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered to myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men—many concubines.

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Ecclesiastes 2:6 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible: I built reservoirs to water my groves of flourishing trees.
KJV King James Version: I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:
WEB World English Bible: I made myself pools of water, to water the forest where trees were grown.
ASV American Standard Version: I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared;
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I made for me pools of water, to water from them a forest shooting forth trees.
DBY Darby Translation: I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood, where the trees are reared.
WBS Webster Bible: I made me pools of water, to water with them the wood that bringeth forth trees: