Ruth 4:15

Good News Translation

Your daughter-in-law loves you, and has done more for you than seven sons. And now she has given you a grandson, who will bring new life to you and give you security in your old age.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:11

If you are in Goshen, I can take care of you. There will still be five years of famine; and I do not want you, your family, and your livestock to starve.’”

Genesis 47:12

Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all the rest of his father's family, including the very youngest.

Psalm 55:22

Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest people be defeated.

Proverbs 18:24

Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal than brothers.

Isaiah 46:4

I am your God and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is gray. I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you.

Ruth 4:16

Naomi took the child, held him close, and took care of him.

1 Samuel 1:8

Her husband Elkanah would ask her, “Hannah, why are you crying? Why won't you eat? Why are you always so sad? Don't I mean more to you than ten sons?”

1 Samuel 2:5

The people who once were well fed now hire themselves out to get food, but the hungry are hungry no more. The childless wife has borne seven children, but the mother of many is left with none.