And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and (A)his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then she came softly and uncovered his feet and lay down. At midnight the man was startled and turned over, and behold, a woman lay at his feet! He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your servant. (B)Spread your wings[a] over your servant, for you are (C)a redeemer.”

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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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