'Tried' in the Bible

I decided to indulge in wine, while still remaining committed to wisdom. I also tried to indulge in foolishness, just enough to determine whether it was good for human beings under heaven given the short time of their lives.

All this I have tried by wisdom; I have said, 'I am wise,' and it is far from me.

I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

When I tried to gain wisdom and to observe the activity on earth -- even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night --