Ecclesiastes 2:4-9 (New International Version)

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4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself¹ and planted vineyards.² 5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves³ who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold⁴ for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.⁵ I acquired men and women singers,⁶ and a harem^a as well--the delights of the heart of man. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem⁷ before me.⁸ In all this my wisdom stayed with me.

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