¹³ 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.

¹² Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,

⁷ For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

² that you might fear Yahweh your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged.

⁸ He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, To love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

¹² Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.

¹¹ Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, In those who hope in his loving kindness.

²³ The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be touched by trouble.

¹² For who knows what is good for man in life, all the days of his vain life which he spends like a shadow? For who can tell a man what will be after him under the sun?

⁵⁰ His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

¹⁹ He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

¹⁰ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

¹ Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, Who delights greatly in his commandments.

²⁸ To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

² You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you.

¹² He said, "Don't lay your hand on the boy, neither do anything to him. For now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me."

¹³ He will bless those who fear Yahweh, Both small and great.

¹⁴ May Yahweh increase you more and more, You and your children.

¹⁵ Blessed are you by Yahweh, Who made heaven and earth.

⁷ The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

¹⁷ Don't let your heart envy sinners; But rather fear Yahweh all the day long.

¹⁷ Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

⁵ A voice came forth from the throne, saying, "Give praise to our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, the small and the great!"

³ I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart yet guiding me with wisdom, and how to lay hold of folly, until I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their lives.