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.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 12:13

BSB
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.
AKJV
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
CPDV
Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
We will hear the end of all the word: Fear thou God, and watch his commands: for this is all man.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 12:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 12:13
Summary
Reverence God and obey His law
Event
Conclusion of life's meaning
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom