Then he said, ‘Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.’
Ecclesiastes 12:13 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible So this is the end of the matter; all has been heard. Worship God and keep God’s commandments because this is what everyone must do. Catholic Public Domain Version Let us all listen together to the end of the discourse. Fear God, and observe his commandments. This is everything for man. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man: |
Then he said, ‘Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from me.’
and keep your obligation to the Lord your God to walk in his ways and to keep his statutes, commands, ordinances, and decrees. This is written in the law of Moses, so that you will have success in everything you do and wherever you turn,
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
The fear of the Lord leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
I explored with my mind the pull of wine on my body #– #my mind still guiding me with wisdom #– #and how to grasp folly, until I could see what is good for people to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
I know that everything God does will last for ever; there is no adding to it or taking from it. God works so that people will be in awe of him.
For many dreams bring futility; so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
For who knows what is good for anyone in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow? Who can tell anyone what will happen after him under the sun?
It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.
Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, I also know that it will go well with God-fearing people, for they are reverent before him.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.
‘And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you except to fear the Lord your God by walking in all his ways, to love him, and to worship the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul?
You are to fear the Lord your God and worship him. Remain faithful to him and take oaths in his name.
The day you stood before the Lord your God at Horeb, the Lord said to me, “Assemble the people before me, and I will let them hear my words, so that they may learn to fear me all the days they live on the earth and may instruct their children.”
You must not add anything to what I command you or take anything away from it, so that you may keep the commands of the Lord your God I am giving you.
Do this so that you may fear the Lord your God all the days of your life by keeping all his statutes and commands I am giving you, your son, and your grandson, and so that you may have a long life.
Honour everyone. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God. Honour the emperor.
A voice came from the throne, saying, Praise our God, all his servants, and the ones who fear him, both small and great!
Above all, fear the Lord and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you.