Ecclesiastes 2:4-8

New International Version

⁴ I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself^(A) and planted vineyards.^{(B) 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 slaves^(C) who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. ⁸ I amassed silver and gold^(D) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.^(E) I acquired male and female singers,^(F) and a harem^[a] as well—the delights of a man’s heart.