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Ruth 1:10-15 Common English Bible (CEB)

10. But they replied to her, "No, instead we will return with you, to your people."

11. Naomi replied, "Turn back, my daughters. Why would you go with me? Will there again be sons in my womb, that they would be husbands for you?

12. Turn back, my daughters. Go. I am too old for a husband. If I were to say that I have hope, even if I had a husband tonight, and even more, if I were to bear sons—

13. would you wait until they grew up? Would you refrain from having a husband? No, my daughters. This is more bitter for me than for you, since the Lord’s will has come out against me."

14. Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth stayed with her.

15. Naomi said, "Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her gods. Turn back after your sister-in-law."

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