Ruth 3:4

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.””

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BSBPD

“When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and it cometh to pass when he lieth down, that thou hast known the place where he lieth down, and hast gone in, and uncovered his feet, and lain down, --and he doth declare to thee that which thou dost do.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Ruth 3:4 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.

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