NET Bible
"Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man."
— Ecclesiastes 12:13, NET Bible
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
“This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. ”
“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.”
“Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:”
“This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.”
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
Concluding Exhortation: Fear God and Obey His Commands! Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
For God will evaluate every deed, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.