Ecclesiastes 12:13

When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Cross References (20)

  • Deuteronomy 10:12 (86)

    And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to l

  • Micah 6:8 (59)

    He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to wa

  • Deuteronomy 6:2 (57)

    so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His

  • Psalms 111:10 (49)

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures

  • Job 28:28 (39)

    And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Psalms 145:19 (39)

    He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

  • Luke 1:50 (37)

    His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.

  • Ecclesiastes 8:12 (35)

    Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fe

  • Proverbs 19:23 (31)

    The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

  • Proverbs 1:7 (31)

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

  • Psalms 115:13–15 (30)

    He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike.

  • Psalms 147:11 (29)

    The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:7 (27)

    For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

  • Deuteronomy 4:2 (26)

    You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that

  • Revelation 19:5 (26)

    Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and gre

  • Proverbs 23:17 (26)

    Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

  • 1 Peter 2:17 (25)

    Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

  • Genesis 22:12 (24)

    “Do not lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him,” said the angel, “for now I know that you fear God, since you have

  • Ecclesiastes 6:12 (17)

    For who knows what is good for a man during the few days in which he passes through his fleeting life like a shadow? Who

  • Ecclesiastes 2:3 (9)

    I sought to cheer my body with wine and to embrace folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom—until I could see what was