Devine Scripture

Ruth 3:7

Ruth chapter 3 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.

Context

v.6And she went down unto the threshing-floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.

v.7This passage

v.8And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 104:15

    And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, Andoil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man’s heart.

  • 2 Samuel 13:28

    And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

  • Judges 16:25

    And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison-house; and he made sport before them. And they set him between the pillars:

  • 1 Kings 21:7

    And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thy heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:7

    Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.

  • Ephesians 5:18

    And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;