I constructed reservoirs for myself from which to irrigate a grove of flourishing trees.(A) I acquired male and female servants and had slaves who were born in my house.(B) I also owned livestock—large herds and flocks—more than all who were before me in Jerusalem.(C) I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.(D) I gathered male and female singers for myself,(E) and many concubines, the delights of men.[a][b]

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Footnotes

  1. 2:8 LXX, Theod, Syr read and male cupbearers and female cupbearers; Aq, Tg, Vg read a cup and cups; Hb obscure
  2. 2:8 Or many treasures that people delight in

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