According to Ecclesiastes chapter 2, he ‘ cheered his flesh with wine ’ ​ — at the same time maintaining self - control — ​ and pursued such activities as landscaping, designing palaces, listening to music, and enjoying good food.
Koguja raamatu 2. peatükk ütleb, et ta ’ virgutas oma ihu veiniga ’ (P 1997) – kaotamata sealjuures enesekontrolli – ning tegeles aiakunstiga, kavandas paleesid, kuulas muusikat ja tundis rõõmu heast toidust.