Ecclesiastes 12:13

13 The conclusion *, when all has been heard, is: 1fear God and 2keep His commandments, because this applies to 3every person.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 In-Context

11 The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
12 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless , and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body.
13 The conclusion , when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
14 For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Ecclesiastes 3:14; Ecclesiastes 5:7; Ecclesiastes 7:18; Ecclesiastes 8:12
  • 2. Deuteronomy 4:2; Ecclesiastes 8:5
  • 3. Deuteronomy 10:12; Micah 6:8
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