Ecclesiastes 12:13 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of Ecclesiastes 12:13 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

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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American Standard Version (ASV)

[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.

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World English Bible (WEB)

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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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The end of the whole matter let us hear: --`Fear God, and keep His commands, for this <FI>is<Fi> the whole of man.

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

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Darby Translation (DBY)

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

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

Let vs heare the end of all: feare God and keepe his commandements: for this is the whole duetie of man.

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

The end of the matter, all that has been heard: fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the end of the matter for all mankind.

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