Ecclesiastes 2:4-10

4I increased my possessions: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.

5I designed royal gardens and parks for myself, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.

6I constructed pools of water for myself, to irrigate my grove of flourishing trees.

7I purchased male and female slaves, and I owned slaves who were born in my house; I also possessed more livestock – both herds and flocks – than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.

8I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight – a harem of beautiful concubines!

9So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:

10I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.