Ruth 2:9

New International Reader's Version

Keep your eye on the field where the men are cutting grain. Walk behind the women who are gathering it. Pick up the grain that is left. I’ve told the men not to bother you. When you are thirsty, go and get a drink. Take water from the jars the men have filled.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:6

Then God spoke to him in the dream. He said, “Yes, I know you had no idea you were doing anything wrong. So I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her.

Job 19:21

“Have pity on me, my friends! Please have pity! God has struck me down with his powerful hand.

Psalm 105:15

He said to them, “Do not touch my anointed ones. Do not harm my prophets.”

Proverbs 6:29

It’s the same for anyone who has sex with another man’s wife. Anyone who touches her will be punished.

Matthew 10:42

Suppose someone gives even a cup of cold water to a little one who follows me. What I’m about to tell you is true. That person will certainly be rewarded.”

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now I want to deal with the things you wrote me about. Some of you say, “It is good for a man not to sleep with a woman.”

1 John 5:18

We know that those who are children of God do not keep on sinning. The Son of God keeps them safe. The evil one can’t harm them.

Ruth 2:10

When Ruth heard that, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why are you being so kind to me? In fact, why are you even noticing me? I’m from another country.”

Ruth 2:8

So Boaz said to Ruth, “Dear woman, listen to me. Don’t pick up grain in any other field. Don’t go anywhere else. Stay here with the women who work for me.