Parallel Verses
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.
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;
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.
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
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 12:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Epilogue
12 And besides, from them, my son, be admonished, - Of making many books, there is no end, and, much study, is a weariness of the flesh. 13 The conclusion of the matter - the whole, let us hear, - Towards God, be reverent, and, his commandments, observe, for, this, concerneth all mankind. 14 For, every work, will God bring into judgment, with every hidden thing, - whether good, or evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 10:12
Now, therefore, O Israel, what is, Yahweh thy God, asking of thee, - but to revere Yahweh thy God to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul:
Ecclesiastes 5:7
For it was done amidst a multitude of dreams, and vanities, and many words, - but, towards God, be thou reverent.
Deuteronomy 6:2
that thou mayest revere Yahweh thy God, so as to keep all his statutes and his commandments which I am commanding thee, thou and thy son and thy sons' son, all the days of thy life, - and that thy days may be prolonged.
Ecclesiastes 8:12
Though a sinner be committing wickedness a hundred times, and continuing long in his own way, yet I surely know that it shall be well to them who revere God, who stand in awe before him;
Genesis 22:12
Then he said, Do not put forth thy hand unto the young man, neither do to him - anything at all, - for, now, know I that one who reverest God, thou art, when thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only one, from me.
Deuteronomy 4:2
Ye shall not add unto the word which, I, am commanding you, neither shall ye take away therefrom, - that ye may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, which, I, am commanding you.
Job 28:28
And said to the son of earth, Lo! the reverence of the Lord, that, is wisdom, and, to avoid evil, is understanding.
Psalm 111:10-1
The beginning of wisdom, is the reverence of Yahweh, Good discretion, have all that do them, His praise, endureth for aye.
Psalm 115:13-15
He will bless them who revere Yahweh, the small with the great.
Psalm 145:19
The desire of them who revere him, will he fulfil, and, their cry, will he hear, and will save them.
Psalm 147:11
Yahweh, hath pleasure, in them who revere him, in them who wait for his lovingkindness.
Proverbs 1:7
The reverence of Yahweh, is the beginning of knowledge, Wisdom and correction, the foolish have despised.
Proverbs 19:23
The reverence of Yahweh, leadeth to life, satisfied then, let a man remain - let him not be visited by calamity.
Proverbs 23:17
Let not thy heart be envious of sinners, only of the reverence of Yahweh, all day long;
Ecclesiastes 2:3
I sought out with my heart, to cherish with wine, my flesh, - but, my heart, was to guide with wisdom, even in laying hold of folly, until I should see which was blessedness for the sons of men, as to that which they could do, under the heavens, during the number of the days of their life.
Ecclesiastes 6:12
For who knoweth what is good for a man throughout his life, for the number of the days of his life of vanity, seeing he will make them, like a shadow, - for who can tell a man, what shall be after him, under the sun?
Micah 6:8
He hath told thee, O son of earth, what is good, - what then is, Yahweh, seeking of thee, but, to do justice, to delight in lovingkindness, and humbly to walk with thy God?
Luke 1:50
And his mercy is unto generations and generations, to them who revere him;
1 Peter 2:17
Unto all men, give honour, unto the brotherhood, shew love, unto God, give reverence, the king, hold in honour.
Revelation 19:5
And, a voice, from the throne, came forth, saying - Be giving praise unto our God, all ye his servants, ye that revere him, the small and the great.