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Ruth 3:8
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
Ruth 3:8 · Webster Bible
Ruth 3:8 in other translations
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
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In context
5 And she said to her, All that thou sayest to me I will do.
6 And she went down to the floor, and did according to all that her mother-in-law bade her.
7 And when Boaz had eaten and drank, 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 herself down.
8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
9 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.
10 And he said, Blessed [be] thou of the LORD, my daughter: [for] thou hast shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou didst not follow young men, whether poor or rich.
11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou [art] a virtuous woman.
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