Ruth 3:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ After ·his evening meal [^Lhe had eaten and drunk], ·Boaz felt good [^Lhis heart was good/pleased] and went to sleep lying ·beside [at the end of] the pile of grain. Ruth went to him quietly and lifted the cover from his feet and lay down.

⁸ About midnight Boaz ·was startled [or shuddered] and rolled over. [^LAnd look/^Tbehold] There was a woman lying near his feet! ⁹ Boaz asked, “Who are you?”

She said, “I am Ruth, your servant girl. Spread ·your cover [or the corner of your garment; or your wings; 2:12] over me [^Ca request for the provision and protection of marriage], because you are a ·relative who is supposed to take care of me [guardian; kinsman-redeemer; 2:20].”