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Ecclesiastes 12:13

World English Bible

13 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.

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American Standard Version

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.

Christian Standard Bible

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.

English Standard Version

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.

New International Version

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.

New King James Version

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.

New Living Translation

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.