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I made for myself (A)pools of water from which to water a forest of growing trees. I bought male and female slaves, and I had [a](B)homeborn slaves. Also I possessed flocks and (C)herds larger than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. Also, I collected for myself silver and (D)gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I provided for myself (E)male and female singers and the pleasures of the sons of men—many concubines.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:7 Lit sons of the house