6. She went down to the threshing floor and put her mother-in-law’s plan into action.
7. Boaz had a good time, eating and drinking his fill—he felt great. Then he went off to get some sleep, lying down at the end of a stack of barley. Ruth quietly followed; she lay down to signal her availability for marriage.
8. In the middle of the night the man was suddenly startled and sat up. Surprise! This woman asleep at his feet!
9. He said, “And who are you?”She said, “I am Ruth, your maiden; take me under your protecting wing. You’re my close relative, you know, in the circle of covenant redeemers—you do have the right to marry me.”
14. Ruth slept at his feet until dawn, but she got up while it was still dark and wouldn’t be recognized. Then Boaz said to himself, “No one must know that Ruth came to the threshing floor.”
15. So Boaz said, “Bring the shawl you’re wearing and spread it out.”She spread it out and he poured it full of barley, six measures, and put it on her shoulders. Then she went back to town.
18. Naomi said, “Sit back and relax, my dear daughter, until we find out how things turn out; that man isn’t going to fool around. Mark my words, he’s going to get everything wrapped up today.”