2:8a and I accumulated for myself silver and gold

I also collected a lot of silver and gold for myself,
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I stored up silver and gold for myself. (New International Reader’s Version)
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I had plenty of money.

2:8b and the treasure of kings and provinces.

along with treasures from other kings and foreign countries.
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I gathered up the treasures of kings and their kingdoms. (New International Reader’s Version)

2:8a-b (combined)

I ruled many countries. And I got silver and gold for myself from their kings. (EASY2015)
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I also gathered large amounts of silver and gold that were paid to me from the treasures of kings and rulers of provinces. (Translation for Translators)

2:8c I gathered to myself male and female singers,

I provided myself with male and female singers,
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I hired wonderful singers, both men and women, (New Living Translation (2004))

2:8d and the delights of the sons of men—many concubines.

and also with what delights all men, many ⌊sensuous⌋ women.
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and had many beautiful women. I had everything a man could desire!

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