Ecclesiastes 12:13
Ecclesiastes 12:13 New International Version (NIV)
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
Ecclesiastes 12:12-13 The Message (MSG)
But regarding anything beyond this, dear friend, go easy. There’s no end to the publishing of books, and constant study wears you out so you’re no good for anything else. The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 King James Version (KJV)
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 New Century Version (NCV)
Now, everything has been heard, so I give my final advice: Honor God and obey his commands, because this is all people must do.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 American Standard Version (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.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
