Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
We will hear the end of all the word: Fear thou God, and watch his commands: for this is all 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.
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;
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 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
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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 And besides, from these, my son, beware: of making many books, no end; and much study wearies the flesh. 13 We will hear the end of all the word: Fear thou God, and watch his commands: for this is all man. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, with every thing hidden, whether good, and whether evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what does Jehovah thy God ask from thee but to fear Jehovah thy God, to go in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
Ecclesiastes 5:7
For in the multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words: but fear thou God.
Deuteronomy 6:2
So that thou shalt fear Jehovah thy God, to watch all his laws and his commands which I am commanding thee, thou and thy son and thy son's son all the days of thy life; and so that thy days shall be prolonged.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Whoever sinned, doing evil a hundred, and it being prolonged to him, for also I know that it will be to those fearing God, who shall be afraid from his face.
Genesis 22:12
And he will say, Thou shalt not put forth thy hand upon the boy, and thou shalt do nothing to him; for now I know that thou feared God, and thou didst not spare thy son thine only, from me.
Deuteronomy 4:2
Ye shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, and ye shall not take away from it., to watch the commands of Jehovah your God which I am commanding you.
Job 28:28
And he will say to man, Behold, the fear of Jehovah, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 111:10-1
The beginning of wisdom is the fear of Jehovah: a good understanding to all doing them: his praise stands forever.
Psalm 115:13-15
He will bless those fearing Jehovah, the small with the great
Psalm 145:19
He will do the desire of them fearing him, and he will hear their cry and he will save them.
Psalm 147:11
Jehovah being delighted in those fearing him, in those hoping for his mercy.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge: the foolish despised wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of Jehovah is to life: and he being filled shall lodge satisfied; he shall not be reviewed for evil.
Proverbs 23:17
Thy heart shall not envy against those sinning: but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day.
Ecclesiastes 2:3
I examined in my heart to draw my flesh with wine, and my heart led in wisdom; and to lay hold upon folly till that I shall see what this good to the sons of man which they will do under the heavens the number of the days of their life.
Ecclesiastes 6:12
For who shall know what is for man in life, the number of the days of the life of his vanity, and he will make them as a shadow? for who shall announce to man what shall be after him under the sun?
Micah 6:8
He announced to thee, O man, what was good; and what did Jehovah require of thee but to do judgment and to love mercy, and being humbled, to go with thy God?
Luke 1:50
And his mercy to generations of generations to those fearing him.
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Revelation 19:5
And a voice from the throne came out, saying, Praise our God, all his servants, and they fearing him, also small and great.