11 Therefore, do not be afraid, but whatever you decide about me, I will accomplish for you. For all the people, who dwell within the gates of my city, know that you are a virtuous woman.
12 Neither do I deny myself to be a near relative, but there is another nearer than I.
13 Be at peace for this night. And when morning arrives, if he is willing to uphold the law of kinship for you, things will turn out well; but if he is not willing, then, I will take you, without any doubt, as the Lord lives. Sleep until morning.'
14 And so she slept by his feet until the night was ending. And she arose before men could inquire of one another. And Boaz said, 'Be careful, lest someone know that you came here.'
15 And again he said, 'Spread your mantle that covers you, and hold it with both hands.' As she extended it and held it, he measured six measures of barley and placed it upon her. Carrying it, she went into the city.
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