Ruth 2:7

Contemporary English Version 1995

She asked if she could pick up grain left by the harvest workers, and she has been working all morning without a moment's rest.”

Cross References

Proverbs 22:29

If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor must beg for help, but the rich can give a harsh reply.

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the Lord will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.

Proverbs 13:4

No matter how much you want, laziness won't help a bit, but hard work will reward you with more than enough.

Ephesians 5:21

Honor Christ and put others first.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Work hard at whatever you do. You will soon go to the world of the dead, where no one works or thinks or reasons or even knows anything.

Galatians 6:9

Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.

Romans 12:11

Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

Ruth 2:6

The man answered, “She is the one who came back from Moab with Naomi.

Ruth 2:8

Boaz went over to Ruth and said, “I think it would be best for you not to pick up grain in anyone else's field. Stay here with the women

Ruth 2:21

Ruth told her, “Boaz even said I could stay in the field with his workers until they had finished harvesting all his grain.”