Ruth 3:11

So don't worry, my daughter. I will do everything you ask—everyone in town knows you are a woman of good character.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

10“May the Lord bless you, my daughter,” he said. “You are showing even more loyalty and love to the family than before. You haven't gone looking for a younger man, of whatever social status.

12However, even though I'm one of your family redeemers, there's one who is more closely related than I am.

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Cross References

Proverbs 12:4A good wife is a crown for her husband, but one who brings shame is like rot in his bones.

Proverbs 31:29“Many women do great things, but you are better than all of them!”

Matthew Henry on Ruth 3:7-14

Ruth's Reception by Boaz. ( b. c. 1312.) 6 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her. 7 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. 8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet. 9 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread… Read the whole commentary →

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