¹³ Now all has been heard;
    here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God^(A) and keep his commandments,^(B)
    for this is the duty of all mankind.^(C)

⁸ He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
    And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly^(A) and to love mercy
    and to walk humbly^[a](B) with your God.^(C)

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord^(A) is the beginning of wisdom;^(B)
    all who follow his precepts have good understanding.^(C)
    To him belongs eternal praise.^(D)

Blessed are those^(F) who fear the Lord,^(G)
    who find great delight^(H) in his commands.

¹⁹ He fulfills the desires^(A) of those who fear him;^(B)
    he hears their cry^(C) and saves them.^(D)

²⁸ And he said to the human race,
    “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,
    and to shun evil^(A) is understanding.”^(B)

⁵⁰ His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.^(A)