Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
New American Standard Bible
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is:
King James Version
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Holman Bible
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
International Standard Version
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
A Conservative Version
[This is] the end of the matter, all has been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for this is the whole of man.
American Standard Version
This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Amplified
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
Bible in Basic English
This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.
Darby Translation
Let us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.
Julia Smith Translation
We will hear the end of all the word: Fear thou God, and watch his commands: for this is all man.
King James 2000
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now that all has been heard, here is the final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.
Modern King James verseion
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter. Fear God, and keep His commandments. For this is the whole duty of man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let us hear the conclusion of all things: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that toucheth all men;
New Heart English Bible
This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
The Emphasized Bible
The conclusion of the matter - the whole, let us hear, - Towards God, be reverent, and, his commandments, observe, for, this, concerneth all mankind.
Webster
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
World English Bible
This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Youngs Literal Translation
The end of the whole matter let us hear: -- 'Fear God, and keep His commands, for this is the whole of man.
Themes
Christian conduct » Fearing God
The law of God » It is man's duty to keep
Obedience to God » Includes » Keeping his commandments
Religion » True religion » Scriptural definition of
Topics
Interlinear
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Dabar
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 12:13
Images Ecclesiastes 12:13
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 12:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Epilogue
12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body. 13 Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God will evaluate every deed, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,
Ecclesiastes 5:7
Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!
Deuteronomy 6:2
and that you may so revere the Lord your God that you will keep all his statutes and commandments that I am giving you -- you, your children, and your grandchildren -- all your lives, to prolong your days.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people -- for they stand in fear before him.
Genesis 22:12
"Do not harm the boy!" the angel said. "Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me."
Deuteronomy 4:2
Do not add a thing to what I command you nor subtract from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I am delivering to you.
Job 28:28
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
Psalm 111:10-1
To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
Psalm 115:13-15
He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.
Psalm 145:19
He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
Psalm 147:11
The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
Proverbs 1:7
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 19:23
Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
Ecclesiastes 2:3
I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine (all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.
Ecclesiastes 6:12
For no one knows what is best for a person during his life -- during the few days of his fleeting life -- for they pass away like a shadow. Nor can anyone tell him what the future will hold for him on earth.
Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord really wants from you: He wants you to promote justice, to be faithful, and to live obediently before your God.
Luke 1:50
from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Revelation 19:5
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God all you his servants, and all you who fear Him, both the small and the great!"