American Standard Version
"And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. "
— Ruth 3:12, American Standard Version
“And now it is true that I am thy 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 art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thy handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thy handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
And he said, Blessed be thou of Jehovah, my daughter: thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou sayest; for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a worthy woman.
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee 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 thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as Jehovah liveth: lie down until the morning.
And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could discern another. For he said, Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing-floor.
And he said, Bring the mantle that is upon thee, and hold it; and she held it; and he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and he went into the city.