Ruth 3:8-10

Tree of Life Version

⁸ Now in the middle of the night, the man was startled and pulled back—and to his surprise, a woman was lying at his feet!

⁹ “Who are you?” he asked.

“I am Ruth, your handmaid,” she answered. “Spread the corner of your garment over your handmaid, for you are a goel.”

¹⁰ “May you be blessed by Adonai, my daughter!” he replied. “You have made the latter act of loyalty greater than the first, by not running after the young men, whether rich or poor.