12 Now it is true I am a [a]close relative; however, there is a [b]relative closer than I. 13 Remain this night, and when morning comes, (A)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, (B)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, “(C)Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”

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  1. Ruth 3:12 Or redeemer
  2. Ruth 3:12 Or redeemer
  3. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to
  4. Ruth 3:13 Or act as close relative to