Ruth 2:7

Free Bible Version

“She asked me, ‘Please may I have permission to pick up grain behind the reapers.’ So she came, and she's been working here from morning until now, except for a brief rest in the shelter.”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

Lazy people want a lot, but get nothing; if you work hard you'll be well rewarded.

Proverbs 15:33

Respect for the Lord teaches wisdom; humility goes before honor.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.

Proverbs 22:29

If you see someone skilled in what they do, they'll work for kings and not for ordinary people.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you do, do it with all your strength, for when you go to the grave there's no more working or thinking, no more knowing or being wise.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Romans 12:11

Don't be unwilling to work hard; serve the Lord with an enthusiastic spirit.

Galatians 6:9

Let's never tire of doing good, for we'll reap a harvest at the proper time, if we don't give up.

Ephesians 5:21

Each of you should be willing to accept what others tell you to do out of reverence for Christ.

Ruth 2:2

Soon after, Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the fields and pick up grain that's been left behind—if I can find someone who'll give me permission.” “Yes, go ahead, my daughter,” Naomi replied.

Ruth 2:21

Ruth added, “He also told me, ‘Stay close to my workers until they have finished harvesting my entire crop.’”

Ruth 2:6

“The young woman is a Moabite who came back with Naomi from Moab,” the servant replied.

Ruth 2:8

Boaz went and spoke to Ruth. “Listen to me, my daughter,” he told her. “Don't leave to go and pick up grain in someone else's field. Stay close to my women.