Ecclesiastes 12:13

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Now, what should we learn from everything that is written in this book? The most important thing a person can do is to respect God and obey his commands, because he knows about everything people do—even the secret things. He knows about all the good and all the bad, and he will judge people for everything they do.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 10:12

“Now, Israelites, listen! What does the Lord your God really want from you? The Lord your God wants you to respect him and do what he says. He wants you to love him and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

Micah 6:8

Human, the Lord has told you what goodness is. This is what he wants from you: Be fair to other people. Love kindness and loyalty, and humbly obey your God.

Deuteronomy 6:2

You and your descendants must respect the Lord your God as long as you live. You must obey all his laws and commands that I give you. If you do this, you will have a long life in that new land.

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Those who obey him are very wise. Praises will be sung to him forever.

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘To fear and respect the Lord is wisdom. To turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 145:19

He listens to his followers and does what they want. He answers their prayers and saves them.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

A sinner might do a hundred evil things and still live a long time. But I know that it is still better to obey and respect God.

Luke 1:50

He always gives mercy to those who worship him.

Proverbs 19:23

Respect the Lord and you will have a good life, one that is satisfying and free from trouble.

Proverbs 1:7

Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.

Psalm 147:11

The Lord enjoys people who worship him and trust in his faithful love.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

You should not let your useless dreams and bragging bring you trouble. You should respect God.

Revelation 19:5

Then a voice came from the throne and said, “Praise our God, all you who serve him! Praise our God, all you small and great who honor him!”

1 Peter 2:17

Show respect for all people. Love your brothers and sisters in God’s family. Respect God, and honor the king.

Proverbs 23:17

Never envy evil people, but always respect the Lord.

Deuteronomy 4:2

You must not add to what I command you. And you must not take anything away. You must obey the commands of the Lord your God that I have given you.

Genesis 22:12

The angel said, “Don’t kill your son or hurt him in any way. Now I can see that you do respect and obey God. I see that you are ready to kill your son, your only son, for me.”

Ecclesiastes 6:12

Who knows what is best for people during their short life on earth? Their life passes like a shadow. No one can tell them what will happen later.

Ecclesiastes 2:3

So I decided to fill my body with wine while I filled my mind with wisdom. I tried this foolishness because I wanted to find a way to be happy. I wanted to see what was good for people to do during their few days of life.

1 Samuel 12:24

But you must honor the Lord. You must serve him sincerely with all your heart. Remember the wonderful things he has done for you.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I learned that anything God does will continue forever. People cannot add anything to the work of God, and they cannot take anything away from it. God did this so that people would respect him.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

Try to be a little of this and a little of that. Even God’s followers will do some good things and some bad things.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

People will be safe if they obey his command. But wise people know the right time to do this, and they also know when to do the right thing.

Deuteronomy 4:10

Remember the day you stood before the Lord your God at Mount Horeb. The Lord said to me, ‘Gather the people together to listen to what I have to say. Then they will learn to respect me as long as they live on earth. And they will teach these things to their children.’

Deuteronomy 10:20

“You must respect the Lord your God and worship only him. Never leave him. When you make promises, you must use his name only.

1 Kings 2:3

Now, carefully obey all the commands of the Lord your God. Carefully obey all his laws, commands, decisions, and agreements. Obey everything that is written in the Law of Moses. If you do this, you will be successful at whatever you do and wherever you go.