American King James Version
"And now it is true that I am your near kinsman: however, there is a kinsman nearer than I. "
— Ruth 3:12, American King James Version
“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
“And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. ”
“Now it is true that I am a near kinsman; however there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
“Now yes, it is true that I am a guardian, but there is another guardian who is a closer relative than I am.”
“Neither do I deny myself to be near of kin, but there is another nearer than I.”
“Now it is true that I am a near relation: but there is a relation nearer than I.”
“And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.”
And he said, Who are you? And she answered, I am Ruth your handmaid: spread therefore your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman.
And he said, Blessed be you of the LORD, my daughter: for you have showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as you followed not young men, whether poor or rich.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to you all that you require: for all the city of my people does know that you are a virtuous woman.
And now it is true that I am your near kinsman: however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform to you the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to you, then will I do the part of a kinsman to you, as the LORD lives: lie down until the morning. ¶
And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
Also he said, Bring the veil that you have on you, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.