So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her. 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; and she came secretly, and uncovered his feet and lay down. It happened in the middle of the night that the man was startled and [a]bent forward; and behold, a woman was lying at his feet. He said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a [b]close relative.” 10 Then he said, “(B)May you be blessed of the Lord, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. 11 Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you [c]ask, for all my people in the [d]city know that you are (C)a woman of excellence. 12 Now it is true I am a [e]close relative; however, there is a [f]relative closer than I. 13 Remain this night, and when morning comes, (D)if he will [g]redeem you, good; let him redeem you. But if he does not wish to [h]redeem you, then I will redeem you, (E)as the Lord lives. Lie down until morning.”

14 So she lay at his feet until morning and rose before one could recognize another; and he said, “(F)Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.” 15 Again he said, “Give me the cloak that is on you and hold it.” So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and laid it on her. Then [i]she went into the city.

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  1. Ruth 3:8 Lit twisted himself
  2. Ruth 3:9 Or redeemer
  3. Ruth 3:11 Lit say
  4. Ruth 3:11 Lit gate
  5. Ruth 3:12 Or redeemer
  6. Ruth 3:12 Or redeemer
  7. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  8. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  9. Ruth 3:15 So with many mss; M.T. he

So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her. And Boaz ate and drank and (A)his heart was merry, and he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain; and she came secretly and uncovered his feet and lay down. Then it happened in the middle of the night that the man was startled and [a]bent forward; and behold, a woman was lying at his feet. And he said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth your maidservant. So spread your (B)wing over your maidservant, for you are a kinsman redeemer.” 10 Then he said, “(C)May you be blessed of Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown your last lovingkindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. 11 So now, my daughter, do not fear. All that you say, I will do for you; for all my people within the gates of the city know that you are (D)a woman of excellence. 12 But now it is true I am a kinsman redeemer; however, there is a kinsman redeemer closer than I. 13 Stay this night, and it will be in the morning that, (E)if he will [b]redeem you, good; let him redeem you. But if he does not desire to [c]redeem you, then I will redeem you, (F)as Yahweh lives. Lie down until morning.”

14 So she lay at his feet until morning and rose before one could recognize another; and he said, “(G)Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.” 15 And he said, “Give me the cloak that is on you and hold it.” So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and placed it on her. Then [d]she went into the city.

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  1. Ruth 3:8 Lit twisted himself
  2. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  3. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  4. Ruth 3:15 As in many mss; M.T. he

So she went down to the threshing floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law had commanded her. When Boaz had eaten and drunk and (A)his heart was cheerful, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain; and she came secretly, and uncovered his feet and lay down. And it happened in the middle of the night that the man was startled and [a]bent forward; and behold, a woman was lying at his feet. So he said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth your slave. Now spread your garment over your slave, for you are a redeemer.” 10 Then he said, “(B)May you be blessed of the Lord, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first, by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. 11 So now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you say, for all [b]my people in the city know that you are (C)a woman of excellence. 12 But now, although it is true that I am a redeemer, yet there is also a redeemer more closely related than I. 13 Remain this night, and when morning comes, (D)if he will [c]redeem you, good; let him redeem you. But if he does not wish to [d]redeem you, then I will redeem you, (E)as the Lord lives. Lie down until morning.”

14 So she lay at his feet until morning, and got up before one person could recognize another; and he said, “(F)Do not let it be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.” 15 Again he said, “Give me the shawl that is on you and hold it.” So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and laid it on her. Then [e]she went into the city.

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  1. Ruth 3:8 Or tossed around
  2. Ruth 3:11 Lit the gate of my people know
  3. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  4. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  5. Ruth 3:15 Many mss; MT he