Ecclesiastes 12:13

In 11 translations

BSB

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

KJV

¶ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.Let…: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is

WEB

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.

ASV

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.

LSV

The end of the whole matter let us hear: “Fear God, and keep His commands, for this [is] the whole of man.

YLT

The end of the whole matter let us hear: — 'Fear God, and keep His commands, for this [is] the whole of man.

DBY

Let us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.Elohim

DRC

Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

GNV

Let vs heare the end of all: feare God and keepe his commandements: for this is the whole duetie of man.

JPS

The end of the matter, all having been heard: fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is the whole man.

LXXE

Hear the end of the matter, the sum: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole man.

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Original-language editions

WLC

ס֥וֹף דָּבָ֖ר הַכֹּ֣ל נִשְׁמָ֑ע אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִ֤ים יְרָא֙ וְאֶת־מִצְוֺתָ֣יו שְׁמ֔וֹר כִּי־זֶ֖ה כָּל־הָאָדָֽם׃

LXX-Br

Τέλος λόγου, τὸ πᾶν ἄκουε· τὸν Θεὸν φοβοῦ, καὶ τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ φύλασσε· ὅτι τοῦτο πᾶς ὁ ἄνθρωπος.

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• Deuteronomy 10:12And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
• Micah 6:8He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
• Deuteronomy 6:2so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.
• Psalms 111:10–112:1The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
• Psalms 145:19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• Luke 1:50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
• Ecclesiastes 8:12Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
• Proverbs 1:7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
• Psalms 115:13–15He will bless those who fear the LORD— small and great alike. May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
• Proverbs 19:23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
• Psalms 147:11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
• Proverbs 23:17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
• Ecclesiastes 5:7For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
• Deuteronomy 4:2You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.
• Revelation 19:5Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”

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