Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 12:13

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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