Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 12:13
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.
Amplified® Bible
All 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.
Contemporary English Version
Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.
Darby English Version
Let us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.
Good News Bible
After all this, there is only one thing to say: Have reverence for God, and obey his commands, because this is all that we were created for.
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 all 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 whole duty of man.
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The conclusion, when we have heard it consists of the following: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
Revised 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.
Young's Literal Translation
The end of the whole matter let us hear: -- `Fear God, and keep His commands, for this `is' the whole of man.
