Ruth 2:7

Holman Christian Standard Bible

She asked, ‘Will you let me gather fallen grain among the bundles behind the harvesters? ’ She came and has remained from early morning until now, except that she rested a little in the shelter.”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

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

Proverbs 15:33

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

Proverbs 18:23

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

Proverbs 22:29

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

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.

Matthew 5:3

“The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.

Galatians 6:9

So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Ephesians 5:21

submitting to one another in the fear of Christ.

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, “Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen grain behind someone who allows me to? ” Naomi answered her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”

Ruth 2:21

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

Ruth 2:6

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

Ruth 2:8

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