Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Net earnings	$ 45,919	$ 49,719
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other, net of income taxes of $2,077 and $11,792	19,442	21,900
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain (loss), net of income taxes of $(449) and $88	(1,617)	317
Reclassification for loss (gain) included in net earnings, net of income taxes of $181 and $(49)	980	(122)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of income taxes of $(268) and $39	(637)	195
Defined benefit obligation:
Net gain, net of income taxes of $296 and $0	550	0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit), net of income taxes of $(1) and $0	(2)	2
Adjustment from plan changes, net of income taxes of $0 and $308	0	1,315
Defined benefit obligation, net of income taxes of $295 and $308	548	1,317
Other comprehensive income	19,353	23,412
Comprehensive income	$ 65,272	$ 73,131