5 I made myself gardens and orchards, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.
6 I made myself water pools from which to1 water the growing trees of the grove.
7 I acquired male and female servants, and had1 servants born in my house. Yes, I had greater possessions of herds and flocks than all who were in Jerusalem before me.
8 aI also gathered for myself silver and gold and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces. I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons of men, and1 musical instruments of all kinds.
9 aSo I became great and1 excelled bmore than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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