CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2022	Nov. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 261,774	$ 232,889
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation	41,429	(39,688)
Derivatives:
Net unrealized holding gain	68,045	22,254
Reclassification for realized gain	(6,970)	(3,069)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	61,075	19,185
Defined benefit plans gain (loss) after amortization of prior service costs	1,758	(6)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	104,262	(20,509)
Comprehensive income	$ 366,036	$ 212,380