Ecclesiastes 12:8,13 - Compare All Versions

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“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Everything is meaningless!”

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.”

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.”

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God  and keep his commands, because this is for all  humanity.

Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.

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

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.”

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.

It’s all smoke, nothing but smoke. The Quester says that everything’s smoke.

But regarding anything beyond this, dear friend, go easy. There’s no end to the publishing of books, and constant study wears you out so you’re no good for anything else. The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you.

“Futility of futilities,” says the Preacher, “all is futility!”

The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity (futility).” [Eccl 1:2; Rom 8:20]

When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.

“Absolutely futile!” laments the Teacher, “All of these things are futile!”

Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.