5. I planted gardens, and I made parks. I planted all kinds of fruit trees.
6. I made pools of water for myself, and I used them to water my growing trees.
7. I bought men and women slaves, and there were slaves born in my house. I owned many great things. I had herds of cattle and flocks of sheep. I owned more things than any other person in Jerusalem did.
8. I also gathered silver and gold for myself. I took treasures from kings and their nations. I had men and women singing for me. I had everything any man could want.
9. I became very rich and famous. I was greater than anyone who lived in Jerusalem before me. My wisdom was always there to help me.