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Ecclesiastes 2:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 2:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 I acquired male and female servants and had slaves who were born in my house.(A) I also owned many herds of cattle and flocks, more than all who were before me in Jerusalem.(B) 8 I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.(C) I gathered male and female singers for myself,(D) and many concubines, the delights of men.[a][b] 9 So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem;(E) my wisdom also remained with me.
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- Ecclesiastes 2:8 LXX, Theod, Syr read and male cupbearers and female cupbearers; Aq, Tg, Vg read a cup and cups; Hb obscure
- Ecclesiastes 2:8 Or many treasures that people delight in
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