Ecclesiastes 12:13 - Common English BibleSo 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. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAll 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionLet us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionLet us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man: See the chapter |