Ecclesiastes 12:13 Cross References - MSB

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.

¹² “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 not withheld your only son from me.”

² 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 I am giving you.

² so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged.

¹² 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 love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

²⁸ And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

¹⁰ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

¹³ He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike. ¹⁴ May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. ¹⁵ May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

¹⁹ He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

¹¹ The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

⁷ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

²³ The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

¹⁷ Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

³ 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 worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

⁷ For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

¹² 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 can tell a man what will come after him under the sun?

¹² Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

⁸ 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 walk humbly with your God?

⁵⁰ His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.

¹⁷ Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

⁵ Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”