How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #7
Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, "Blessed be he by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!" Naomi also said to her, "The man is a relative of ours, one of our nearest kin." (NRSV 2:20)
Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the Lord, who hath not left off his kindness to the living and to the dead. And Naomi said unto her, The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen. (KJV 2:20)
A huge, blinding ray of sunshine. Before, God had turned against Naomi and now he's sending some blessings her way. It's about time, Naomi is probably grumbling.
Quote #8
The women said to Naomi, "Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without next-of-kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age; for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you than seven sons, has borne him." (NRSV 4:14-15)
The women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him. (KJV 4:14-15)
Happiness has returned to Bethlehem. Naomi came to town in a terrible state and now she has everything she could ever wish for—a male relative (score) and an super devoted daughter-in-law (double score). Three cheers for Ruth and her major matchmaking skills.