Ecclesiastes 2:5-9
Ecclesiastes 2:5
I made gardens and parks for myself, and I planted in them all kinds of fruit trees;
Ecclesiastes 2:6
I made ponds of water for myself from which to irrigate a forest of growing trees.
Ecclesiastes 2:7
I bought male and female slaves, and I had slaves born at home. I also possessed flocks and herds larger than all who preceded me in Jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 2:8
I also amassed for myself silver and gold, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I provided for myself male and female singers, and the pleasures of the sons of mankind: many concubines.
Ecclesiastes 2:9
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.