Ecclesiastes 12:13

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    This is the end{H5490} of the matter;{H1697} all hath been heard:{H8085} fear{H3372} God,{H430} and keep{H8104} his commandments;{H4687} for this is the whole duty of man.{H120}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Let us hear{H8085}{(H8799)} the conclusion{H5490} of the whole matter{H1697}: Fear{H3372}{(H8798)} God{H430}, and keep{H8104}{(H8798)} his commandments{H4687}: for this is the whole duty of man{H120}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Lat vs heare the conclucion of all thinges: Feare God, and kepe his comaundementes, for that toucheth all men:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Let vs heare the conclusion of all thinges, Feare God, and kepe his commaundementes: for that toucheth all men.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    `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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    [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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 10:12 : 12 And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
  • Eccl 5:7 : 7 If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights being denied, do not be surprised at such matters. For one official is watched by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.
  • Deut 6:2 : 2 So that you may fear the LORD your God by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I am commanding you today—you, your children, and your grandchildren—all the days of your life, and so your days may be prolonged.
  • Eccl 8:12 : 12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and lives a long time, I know that it will be well with those who fear God, who honor Him.
  • Mic 6:8 : 8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation.
  • Eccl 6:12 : 12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few days of their fleeting life? They pass like a shadow. Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?
  • Prov 19:23 : 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
  • Ps 111:10-112:1 : 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who obey His precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever. 1 Praise the LORD! How blessed is the man who fears the LORD and greatly delights in His commandments.
  • Deut 4:2 : 2 Do not add to the command that I am giving you, and do not take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you.
  • Ps 145:19 : 19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
  • Ps 147:11 : 11 The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His steadfast love.
  • Prov 1:7 : 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
  • Gen 22:12 : 12 The angel said, 'Do not lay a hand on the boy. Do not harm him in any way, for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.'
  • Ps 115:13-15 : 13 He will bless those who fear the Lord, both the small and the great. 14 May the Lord increase you and your children. 15 May you be blessed by the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth.
  • Prov 23:17 : 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all day long.
  • 1 Pet 2:17 : 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
  • Rev 19:5 : 5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying, 'Praise our God, all His servants and those who fear Him, both the small and the great.'
  • Eccl 2:3 : 3 I explored with my heart how to cheer my body with wine, while my mind guided me with wisdom, and how to embrace folly until I could see what is good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.

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