CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 232,889	$ 64,093
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment after reclassification	(39,688)	(8,388)
Derivatives:
Unrealized holding gain	22,254	1,164
Reclassification for realized gain	(3,069)	(54)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	19,185	1,110
Defined benefit plans loss after amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses	(6)	(13)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(20,509)	(7,291)
Comprehensive income	$ 212,380	$ 56,802