4. But when he lies down, notice the place where he lies; then go and uncover his feet and lie down. And he will tell you what to do.
5. And Ruth said to her, All that you say to me I will do.
6. So she went down to the threshing floor and did just as her mother-in-law had told her.
7. And when Boaz had eaten and drunk and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then [Ruth] came softly and uncovered his feet and lay down.
8. At midnight the man was startled, and he turned over, and behold, a woman lay at his feet!
9. And he said, Who are you? And she answered, I am Ruth your maidservant. Spread your wing [of protection] over your maidservant, for you are a next of kin.
10. And he said, Blessed be you of the Lord, my daughter. For you have made this last loving-kindness greater than the former, for you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich.
11. And now, my daughter, fear not. I will do for you all you require, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of strength (worth, bravery, capability).
12. It is true that I am your near kinsman; however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
13. Remain tonight, and in the morning if he will perform for you the part of a kinsman, good; let him do it. But if he will not do the part of a kinsman for you, then, as the Lord lives, I will do the part of a kinsman for you. Lie down until the morning.