Ruth 2:1-2

GOD’S WORD Translation

Ruth Gathers Grain in the Field of Boaz

2 Naomi had a relative. He was from Elimelech’s side of the family. He was a man of outstanding character named Boaz.

² Ruth, who was from Moab, said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field of anyone who will be kind to me. There I will gather the grain left behind by the reapers.”

Naomi told her, “Go, my daughter.”