I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.(A) I gathered male and female singers for myself,(B) and many concubines, the delights of men.[a][b] So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem;(C) my wisdom also remained with me. 10 All that my eyes desired, I did not deny them.(D) I did not refuse myself any pleasure, for I took pleasure in all my struggles. This was my reward for all my struggles.(E)

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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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