Add parallel Print Page Options

21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Na′omi, when the Lord has afflicted[a] me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”

22 So Na′omi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ruth 1:21 Gk Syr Vg: Heb testified against

Bible Gateway Recommends

RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, purple
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--soft leather-look, purple
Retail: $64.99
Our Price: $42.99
Save: $22.00 (34%)
RSV-CE Bible Ultrasoft Burgundy - Slightly Imperfect
RSV-CE Bible Ultrasoft Burgundy - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $54.95
Our Price: $42.04
Save: $12.91 (23%)
Harmony of the Gospels.
Harmony of the Gospels.
Retail: $29.00
Our Price: $23.49
Save: $5.51 (19%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--genuine leather, black (indexed)
RSV Personal Size Reference Bible--genuine leather, black (indexed)
Retail: $124.99
Our Price: $82.99
Save: $42.00 (34%)