Ruth 3:12 - New International Version (Anglicised)

¹² Although it is true that I am a guardian-redeemer of our family, there is another who is more closely related than I.

Tuilleadh leaganacha

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² It is true that I am your near kinsman; however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.

Common English Bible

¹² Now, although it’s certainly true that I’m a redeemer, there’s a redeemer who is a closer relative than I am.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Neither do I deny myself to be a near relative, but there is another nearer than I.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹² Neither do I deny myself to be near of kin, but there is another nearer than I.

Ruth 3:12 Tagairtí Cros

Matthew 7:12

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

and that in this matter no-one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before.

Ruth 2:20

‘The Lord bless him!’ Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. ‘He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living and the dead.’ She added, ‘That man is our close relative; he is one of our guardian-redeemers.’

Ruth 3:11

And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character.

Ruth 3:13

Stay here for the night, and in the morning if he wants to do his duty as your guardian-redeemer, good; let him redeem you. But if he is not willing, as surely as the Lord lives I will do it. Lie here until morning.’

Ruth 4:1

Meanwhile Boaz went up to the town gate and sat down there just as the guardian-redeemer he had mentioned came along. Boaz said, ‘Come over here, my friend, and sit down.’ So he went over and sat down.

Ruth 4:4

I thought I should bring the matter to your attention and suggest that you buy it in the presence of these seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, do so. But if you will not, tell me, so I will know. For no-one has the right to do it except you, and I am next in line.’ ‘I will redeem it,’ he said.