Ecclesiastes 12:13 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man: More versionsKing 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. 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. 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. |