Psalms 44:18Open English Bible (Commonwealth)

Ruth 1:11

But Naomi said, ‘Go back, my daughters. Why should you go with me? Can I still bear sons who might become your husbands?

Ruth 1:12

Go back, my daughters, go your own way, because I am too old to have a husband. Even if I should say, “I have hope,” even if I should have a husband tonight and should bear sons,

Ruth 1:13

would you wait for them until they were grown up? Would you remain single for them? No, my daughters! My heart grieves for you, for the Lord has sent me adversity.’

Ruth 1:15

‘Look,’ said Naomi, ‘your sister-in-law is going back to her own people and to her own gods. Go along with her!’

Ruth 1:16

But Ruth answered, ‘Do not urge me to leave you or to go back. I will go where you go, and I will stay wherever you stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God;