Ecclesiastes 12:13

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Ecclesiastes 12:11–14 · Berean Standard Bible

11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.

12 And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.

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.

14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

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Ecclesiastes 5:7

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

Ecclesiastes 8:12

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.

Genesis 22:12

“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.”

Deuteronomy 6:2

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.

Deuteronomy 10:12

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,

Psalms 111:10

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

Psalms 112:1

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Psalms 145:19

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

Psalms 147:11

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

Proverbs 1:7

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

Proverbs 23:17

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

1 Peter 2:17

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

Revelation 19:5

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!”

Ecclesiastes 2:3

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.

Ecclesiastes 6:12

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?

Job 28:28

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

Psalms 115:13

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

Psalms 115:14

May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.

Psalms 115:15

May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Proverbs 19:23

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

Luke 1:50

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