Bible verse
At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
Ruth 3:8 · BSB
The verses around it, from Ruth 3.
4 When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”
5 “I will do everything you say,” Ruth answered.
6 So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law had instructed her to do.
7 After Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth went in secretly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
8 At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
9 “Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.”
10 Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor.
11 And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.
12 Yes, it is true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but there is a redeemer nearer than I.
KJV
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
ASV
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
ERV
And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
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