Ruth 2:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 “My lord,” she said, “you have been so kind to me, for you have comforted and encouraged[a] your slave, although I am not like one of your female servants.”
14 At mealtime Boaz told her, “Come over here and have some bread and dip it in the vinegar sauce.” So she sat beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain. She ate and was satisfied and had some left over.
15 When she got up to gather grain, Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her even gather grain among the bundles, and don’t humiliate her.
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Ruth 2:13-15
New International Version
13 “May I continue to find favor in your eyes,(A) my lord,” she said. “You have put me at ease by speaking kindly to your servant—though I do not have the standing of one of your servants.”
14 At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here. Have some bread(B) and dip it in the wine vinegar.”
When she sat down with the harvesters,(C) he offered her some roasted grain.(D) She ate all she wanted and had some left over.(E) 15 As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, “Let her gather among the sheaves(F) and don’t reprimand her.
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