Ecclesiastes2:7

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Translation

I acquired male slaves & female slaves,  as well as the servants that were born in my household; indeed I possessed herds of cattle and flocks of sheep and goats that were greater than any who lived in JERUSALEM before me.

Paraphrase

Regarding possessions I have gained it all. I have done what other wealthy people have done to show they are wealthy, in fact I have surpassed everyone before me who has gotten their wealth in a PEACEFUL manner, including other kings, rulers and leaders of our nation.