King James Bible
KJVLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 12:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. | |
American Standard VersionASV | 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. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Let us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man. | |
English Revised VersionERV | 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. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. | |
World English BibleWEB | 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. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The end of the whole matter let us hear: — 'Fear God, and keep His commands, for this is the whole of man. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. |
American Standard Version
ASVThis is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBLet us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTLet us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.
English Revised Version
ERVThis is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
World English Bible
WEBThis is 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
YLTThe end of the whole matter let us hear: — 'Fear God, and keep His commands, for this is the whole of man.
American King James Version
AKJVLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
King James Bible
KJVLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
American Standard Version
ASVThis is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBLet us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTLet us hear the end of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole of man.
English Revised Version
ERVThis is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
World English Bible
WEBThis is 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
YLTThe end of the whole matter let us hear: — 'Fear God, and keep His commands, for this is the whole of man.
American King James Version
AKJVLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.