Ruth 4:3

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech.”

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BSBPD

“And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech’s:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he said unto the near kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the country of Moab, selleth the parcel of land, which was our brother Elimelech’s:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And he saith to the redeemer, `A portion of the field which <FI>is<Fi> to our brother, to Elimelech, hath Naomi sold, who hath come back from the fields of Moab;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Ruth 4:3 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
  2. Proverbs 13:10Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

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