Ruth 2:7

New American Bible - revised edition

She said, ‘I would like to gather the gleanings into sheaves after the harvesters.’ Ever since she came this morning she has remained here until now, with scarcely a moment’s rest.”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is training for wisdom, and humility goes before honors.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor implore, but the rich answer harshly.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see those skilled at their work? They will stand in the presence of kings, but not in the presence of the obscure.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Anything you can turn your hand to, do with what power you have; for there will be no work, no planning, no knowledge, no wisdom in Sheol where you are going. The Time of Misfortune Is Not Known.

Matthew 5:3

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

Romans 12:11

Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.

Ephesians 5:21

Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “I would like to go and glean grain in the field of anyone who will allow me.” Naomi said to her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”

Ruth 2:21

“He even told me,” added Ruth the Moabite, “Stay with my young people until they complete my entire harvest.”

Ruth 2:6

The young man overseeing the harvesters answered, “She is the young Moabite who came back with Naomi from the plateau of Moab.

Ruth 2:8

Boaz then spoke to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Do not go to glean in anyone else’s field; you are not to leave here. Stay here with my young women.