CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 176,273	$ 261,774
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	23,493	41,429
Derivatives:
Net unrealized holding gain (loss)	(42,945)	68,045
Reclassification for realized gain	(1,499)	(6,970)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(44,444)	61,075
Defined benefit plans gain (loss) after amortization of prior service costs	(9)	1,758
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(20,960)	104,262
Comprehensive income	$ 155,313	$ 366,036