1 Naomi giveth Ruth counsel. 8 She sleepeth at Boaz’s feet. 12 He acknowledgeth himself to be her kinsman.

Afterward Naomi her mother-in-law said unto her, My daughter, shall not I seek [a]rest for thee, that thou mayest prosper?

Now also is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley tonight in the [b]floor.

Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: let not the [c]man know of thee, until he have left eating and drinking.

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Footnotes

  1. Ruth 3:1 Meaning, that she would provide her of an husband, with whom she might live quietly.
  2. Ruth 3:2 Or, in the barn.
  3. Ruth 3:3 Boaz, nor yet any other.

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