Ruth 3:1
American King James Then Naomi her mother in law said to her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?
American Standard Version And Naomi her mother-in-law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?
King James Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?
World English Bible Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?
Ruth 3:2
American King James And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens you were? Behold, he winnows barley to night in the threshing floor.
American Standard Version And now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to-night in the threshing-floor.
King James And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.
World English Bible Now isn’t Boaz our kinsman, with whose maidens you were? Behold, he will be winnowing barley tonight on the threshing floor.
Ruth 3:3
American King James Wash yourself therefore, and anoint you, and put your raiment on you, and get you down to the floor: but make not yourself known to the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
American Standard Version Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the threshing-floor, but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
King James Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
World English Bible Therefore wash yourself, anoint yourself, get dressed, and go down to the threshing floor; but don’t make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.
Ruth 3:4
American King James And it shall be, when he lies down, that you shall mark the place where he shall lie, and you shall go in, and uncover his feet, and lay you down; and he will tell you what you shall do.
American Standard Version And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
King James And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
World English Bible It shall be, when he lies down, that you shall note the place where he is lying. Then you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lie down. Then he will tell you what to do.”
Ruth 3:5
American King James And she said to her, All that you say to me I will do.
American Standard Version And she said unto her, All that thou sayest I will do.
King James And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do.
World English Bible She said to her, “All that you say, I will do.”
Ruth 3:6
American King James And she went down to the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.
American Standard Version And she went down unto the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.
King James And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.
World English Bible She went down to the threshing floor, and did everything that her mother-in-law told her.
Ruth 3:7
American King James And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
American Standard Version And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
King James And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
World English Bible When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. She came softly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
Ruth 3:8
American King James And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
American Standard Version And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
King James And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
World English Bible At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Ruth 3:9
American King James And he said, Who are you? And she answered, I am Ruth your handmaid: spread therefore your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman.
American Standard Version And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thy handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
King James And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
World English Bible He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”
Ruth 3:10
American King James And he said, Blessed be you of the LORD, my daughter: for you have showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as you followed not young men, whether poor or rich.
American Standard Version And he said, Blessed be thou of Jehovah, my daughter: thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
King James And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
World English Bible He said, “You are blessed by Yahweh, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.
Ruth 3:11
American King James And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to you all that you require: for all the city of my people does know that you are a virtuous woman.
American Standard Version And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou sayest; for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a worthy woman.
King James And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
World English Bible Now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people knows that you are a worthy woman.
Ruth 3:12
American King James And now it is true that I am your near kinsman: however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
American Standard Version And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
King James And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
World English Bible Now it is true that I am a near kinsman. However, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Ruth 3:13
American King James Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform to you the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to you, then will I do the part of a kinsman to you, as the LORD lives: lie down until the morning.
American Standard Version Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as Jehovah liveth: lie down until the morning.
King James Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.
World English Bible Stay this night, and in the morning, if he will perform for you the part of a kinsman, good. Let him do the kinsman’s duty. But if he will not do the duty of a kinsman for you, then I will do the duty of a kinsman for you, as Yahweh lives. Lie down until the morning.”
Ruth 3:14
American King James And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
American Standard Version And she lay at his feet until the morning. And she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor.
King James And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
World English Bible She lay at his feet until the morning, then she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”
Ruth 3:15
American King James Also he said, Bring the veil that you have on you, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
American Standard Version And he said, Bring the mantle that is upon thee, and hold it; and she held it; and he measured six `measures' of barley, and laid it on her: and he went into the city.
King James Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
World English Bible He said, “Bring the mantle that is on you, and hold it.” She held it; and he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her; then he went into the city.
Ruth 3:16
American King James And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who are you, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.
American Standard Version And when she came to her mother-in-law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.
King James And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.
World English Bible When she came to her mother-in-law, she said, “How did it go, my daughter?” She told her all that the man had done for her.
Ruth 3:17
American King James And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty to your mother in law.
American Standard Version And she said, These six `measures' of barley gave he me; for he said, Go not empty unto thy mother-in-law.
King James And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
World English Bible She said, “He gave me these six measures of barley; for he said, ‘Don’t go empty to your mother-in-law.’”
Ruth 3:18
American King James Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
American Standard Version Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall; for the man will not rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
King James Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.
World English Bible Then she said, “Wait, my daughter, until you know what will happen; for the man will not rest until he has settled this today.”