Ecclesiastes 2:8

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and I accumulated for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered to myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men—many concubines.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I also gathered silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and of the provinces. I got myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men—musical instruments, and that of all sorts.
World English Bible (WEB)
I gathered{H3664}{(H8804)} me also silver{H3701} and gold{H2091}, and the peculiar treasure{H5459} of kings{H4428} and of the provinces{H4082}: I gat{H6213}{(H8804)} me men singers{H7891}{(H8802)} and women singers{H7891}{(H8802)}, and the delights{H8588} of the sons{H1121} of men{H120}, as musical instruments{H7705}{H7705}, and that of all sorts.
Strong's King James
I also collected for myself silver, gold and the treasures of kings and the provinces. I provided for myself male and female singers, and the luxurious pleasures of the sons of Adam - many concubines.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I gathered for me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces. I prepared for me men-singers and women-singers, and the luxuries of the sons of man—a wife and wives.
Young's Literal Translation

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