Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
In other versions
`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.
ASV
This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.
BBE
Let us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.
DBY
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.
WEB
The end of the whole matter let us hear: -- `Fear God, and keep His commands, for this `is' the whole of man.
YLT
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
ENG
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
WBT
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
BSB
In context
11The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
12And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
