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The Bible mentions Solomon's vineyards in Song of Solomon 8:11–12.
Solomon built both small structures like porches and gates and large ones like entire cities (see 1 Kings 9:15–19). He mainly built these projects for his own enjoyment, including the palace and its related buildings (see 1 Kings 7:1–12).
The Teacher says seeking pleasure for its own sake is empty. Even great achievements are like smoke.
The Teacher examines how wisdom, work, and pleasure relate to each other.
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Agriculture: Practiced by Solomon Epicureans: Doctrines Propagated By, Familiar to Solomon Investigation: General Scriptures Concerning Pleasure: Worldly Solomon: Builds Another House for Pharaoh's Daughter Solomon: Builds his Palace Solomon: Plants Vineyards and Orchards of all Kinds of Fruit Trees; Makes Pools Vanity: Worldly Possessions Are Vineyard: Pools In Wisdom: Worldly Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning