So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Ruth 3:12 - Revised Standard Version And now it is true that I am a near kinsman, yet there is a kinsman nearer than I. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is true that I am your near kinsman; however, there is a kinsman nearer than I. American Standard Version (1901) And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Common English Bible Now, although it’s certainly true that I’m a redeemer, there’s a redeemer who is a closer relative than I am. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither do I deny myself to be a near relative, but there is another nearer than I. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Neither do I deny myself to be near of kin, but there is another nearer than I. |
So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we solemnly forewarned you.
And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “Blessed be he by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!” Naomi also said to her, “The man is a relative of ours, one of our nearest kin.”
And now, my daughter, do not fear, I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a woman of worth.
Remain this night, and in the morning, if he will do the part of the next of kin for you, well; let him do it; but if he is not willing to do the part of the next of kin for you, then, as the Lord lives, I will do the part of the next of kin for you. Lie down until the morning.”
And Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there; and behold, the next of kin, of whom Boaz had spoken, came by. So Boaz said, “Turn aside, friend; sit down here”; and he turned aside and sat down.
So I thought I would tell you of it, and say, Buy it in the presence of those sitting here, and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not, tell me, that I may know, for there is no one besides you to redeem it, and I come after you.” And he said, “I will redeem it.”