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.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 · WEBRead the whole chapter →
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In parallel with (this verse)Job 28:28
Ecclesiastes lands exactly where Job lands: fear God and keep His commandments.
“To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’””
The same thread (this verse)Ecclesiastes 1:2
The book answers its own complaint: fear God and keep His commandments.
““Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.””