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Ruth 2:12
New English Translation
Ruth 2:12
New English Translation
12 May the Lord reward your efforts![a] May your acts of kindness be repaid fully[b] by the Lord God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection.”[c]
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- Ruth 2:12 tn Heb “repay your work”; KJV, ASV “recompense thy work.” The prefixed verbal form is understood as a jussive of prayer (note the jussive form in the next clause).
- Ruth 2:12 tn Heb “may your wages be complete”; NCV “May your wages be paid in full.” The prefixed verbal form is a distinct jussive form, indicating that this is a prayer for blessing.
- Ruth 2:12 tn Heb “under whose wings you have sought shelter”; NIV, NLT “have come to take refuge.”
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