NASB
""Now it is true I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I."
— Ruth 3:12, NASB
“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.”
He said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative."
Then he said, "May you be blessed of the LORD, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich.
"Now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence.
"Now it is true I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I.
"Remain this night, and when morning comes, if he will redeem you, good; let him redeem you. But if he does not wish to redeem you, then I will redeem you, as the LORD lives. Lie down until morning."
So she lay at his feet until morning and rose before one could recognize another; and he said, "Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor."
Again he said, "Give me the cloak that is on you and hold it." So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and laid it on her. Then she went into the city.