4. “And it shall be, when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies, and shall go in and uncover his feet, and lie down. And let him make known to you what you should do.”
5. And she said to her, “All that you say to me, I do.”
6. And she went down to the threshing-floor and did according to all that her mother-in-law instructed her.
7. And Bo‛az ate and drank, and his heart was glad, and he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. And she came softly and uncovered his feet, and lay down.
8. And it came to be at midnight that the man was startled, and turned himself, and saw a woman lying at his feet!
9. And he said, “Who are you?” And she answered, “I am Ruth, your female servant. Now you shall spread your covering over your female servant – for you are a redeemer.”
10. And he said, “Blessed are you of יהוה, my daughter! For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, not to go after young men, whether poor or rich.
11. “And now, my daughter, do not fear. All that you say I do for you, for all the people of my town know that you are a capable woman.