Ecclesiastes 12:13 - 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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

All has been heard; the end of the matter is: Fear God [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is] and keep His commandments, for this is the whole of man [the full, original purpose of his creation, the object of God's providence, the root of character, the foundation of all happiness, the adjustment to all inharmonious circumstances and conditions under the sun] and the whole [duty] for every man.

Common English Bible

So this is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Worship God and keep God’s commandments because this is what everyone must do.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man.