Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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;
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
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 And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh. 13 This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man. 14 God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, Israel, what would the Lord your God have you do, but to go in the fear of the Lord your God, walking in all his ways and loving him and doing his pleasure with all your heart and all your soul,
Ecclesiastes 5:7
Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.
Deuteronomy 6:2
So that living in the fear of the Lord your God, you may keep all his laws and his orders, which I give you: you and your son and your son's son, all the days of your life; and so that your life may be long.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life is long, I am certain that it will be well for those who go in fear of God and are in fear before him.
Genesis 22:12
And he said, Let not your hand be stretched out against the boy to do anything to him; for now I am certain that the fear of God is in your heart, because you have not kept back your son, your only son, from me.
Deuteronomy 4:2
Make no addition to the orders which I give you, and take nothing from them, but keep the orders of the Lord your God which I give you.
Job 28:28
And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.
Psalm 111:10-1
The fear of the Lord is the best part of wisdom: all those who keep his laws are wise: his praise is eternal.
Psalm 115:13-15
He will send blessings on the worshippers of the Lord, on the small and on the great.
Psalm 147:11
The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the start of knowledge: but the foolish have no use for wisdom and teaching.
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
Proverbs 23:17
Have no envy of sinners in your heart, but keep in the fear of the Lord all through the day;
Ecclesiastes 2:3
I made a search with my heart to give pleasure to my flesh with wine, still guiding my heart with wisdom, and to go after foolish things, so that I might see what was good for the sons of men to do under the heavens all the days of their life.
Ecclesiastes 6:12
Who is able to say what is good for man in life all the days of his foolish life which he goes through like a shade? who will say what is to be after him under the sun?
Micah 6:8
He has made clear to you, O man, what is good; and what is desired from you by the Lord; only doing what is right, and loving mercy, and walking without pride before your God.
Luke 1:50
His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.
1 Peter 2:17
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
Revelation 19:5
And a voice came from the high seat, saying, Give praise to our God, all you his servants, small and great, in whom is the fear of him.