He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. (A)Spread your wings[a] over your servant, for you are (B)a redeemer.” 10 And he said, (C)“May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter. You have made this last kindness greater than (D)the first in that you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. 11 And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are (E)a worthy woman.

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Footnotes

  1. Ruth 3:9 Compare 2:12; the word for wings can also mean corners of a garment

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