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Berean Standard Bible

“May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud”

Ruth 1:9

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Naomi has lost her husband and both sons in Moab and decides to return to Bethlehem. She urges her two daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, to go back to their mothers' homes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud

World English Bible (WEB)

May Yahweh grant you that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband.” Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voices, and wept.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

May the Lord give you rest in the houses of your husbands. Then she gave them a kiss; and they were weeping bitterly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Déos Jehová que halléis descanso, cada una en casa de su marido: besólas luego, y ellas lloraron á voz en grito.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tal vez él las bendiga y les conceda que tengan otro matrimonio feliz. Y las besó. Pero ellas se pusieron a llorar.

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