Ruth 2:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

She asked, “Will you let me gather fallen corn among the bundles behind the harvesters? ” She came and has been on her feet since early morning, except that she rested a little in the shelter.’

Cross References

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor person pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honour.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.

Ephesians 5:21

submitting to one another in the fear of Christ.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength,  because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom  in Sheol where you are going.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not get tired  of doing good,  for we shall reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in the Spirit;  , serve the Lord.

Matthew 5:3

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven   is theirs.

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, ‘Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen corn  behind someone with whom I find favour? ’ Naomi answered her, ‘Go ahead, my daughter.’

Ruth 2:6

The servant answered, ‘She is the young Moabite woman who returned with Naomi from the territory of Moab.

Ruth 2:8

Then Boaz said to Ruth, ‘Listen, my daughter.  Don’t go and gather corn in another field, and don’t leave this one, but stay here close to my female servants.

Ruth 2:21

Ruth the Moabitess said, ‘He also told me, “Stay with my young men until they have finished all of my harvest.” ’