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Ruth 3:8
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At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
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¶ And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
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At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
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And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
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Ruth 3
6 So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do.
7 After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
8 At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
9 “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.”
10 Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
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