Ruth 3:8
World English Bible (WEB)
At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
In context
6 She went down to the threshing floor, and did everything that her mother-in-law told her.
7 When Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. She came softly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
8 At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
9 He said, “Who are you?” She answered, “I am Ruth your servant. Therefore spread the corner of your garment over your servant; for you are a near kinsman.”
10 He said, “You are blessed by the LORD, my daughter. You have shown more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, because you didn’t follow young men, whether poor or rich.
Ruth 3:8 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- At midnight, the man was startled and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
- KJV King James Version
- And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- At midnight, Boaz was startled, turned over, and there lying at his feet was a woman!
- ASV American Standard Version
- And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself; and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And it cometh to pass, at the middle of the night, that the man trembleth, and turneth himself, and lo, a woman is lying at his feet.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was startled, and turned himself; and behold, a woman lay at his feet.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and behold, a woman lay at his feet.