12 (A)The Lord repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the Lord God of Israel, (B)under whose wings you have come for refuge.”

13 Then she said, (C)“Let me find favor in your sight, my lord; for you have comforted me, and have spoken [a]kindly to your maidservant, (D)though I am not like one of your maidservants.”

14 Now Boaz said to her at mealtime, “Come here, and eat of the bread, and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed parched grain to her; and she ate and (E)was satisfied, and kept some back.

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  1. Ruth 2:13 Lit. to the heart of

12 (A)May the Lord reward your [a]work, and may your wages be full from the Lord, the God of Israel, (B)under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” 13 Then she said, “I have found favor in your sight, my lord, for you have comforted me and indeed have spoken [b]kindly to your servant, though I am not like one of your female servants.”

14 And at mealtime Boaz said to her, “[c]Come here, that you may eat of the bread and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers; and he served her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied (C)and had some left.

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  1. Ruth 2:12 Or behavior
  2. Ruth 2:13 Lit to the heart of your
  3. Ruth 2:14 Lit Come near here