2:4a I expanded my pursuits.

I accomplished great things.
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I did great things.

2:4b I built houses and planted vineyards for myself.

I ⌊commanded my workers to⌋ build houses and to plant vineyards for myself.
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I had houses built for me and vineyards planted.

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