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Berean Standard Bible

“When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.””

Ruth 3:4

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Naomi, seeking security for Ruth, sends her to the threshing floor at night where Boaz is sleeping. The plan follows the custom of the family redeemer, and it is risky.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”

World English Bible (WEB)

It shall be, when he lies down, that you shall note the place where he is lying. Then you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lay down. Then he will tell you what to do.”

King James Version (KJV)

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But see to it, when he goes to rest, that you take note of the place where he is sleeping, and go in there, and, uncovering his feet, take your place by him; and he will say what you are to do.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y cuando él se acostare, repara tú el lugar donde él se acostará, é irás, y descubrirás los pies, y te acostarás allí; y él te dirá lo que hayas de hacer.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Fíjate entonces dónde se acuesta a dormir. Ve enseguida y levanta la manta con que se cubre los pies y acuéstate allí, y él te dirá lo que tendrás que hacer en cuanto a matrimonio.

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