Ruth 3:4 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and it cometh to pass when he lieth down, that thou hast known the place where he lieth down, and hast gone in, and uncovered his feet, and lain down, -- and he doth declare to thee that which thou dost do.`

English ASV

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.

English Amplified

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.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

When he lies down, notice the place where he’s lying, go in and uncover his feet, and lie down. Then he will explain to you what you should do.”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And it shall be, when he lies down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall have lain down, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thyself down; and he will shew thee what thou shalt do.

English EASY 2024

After that, he will lie down to sleep. Then you will see where he is lying. Go and lift the cloth from over his feet. Lie down there. Then he will tell you what you should do.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

After he eats, he will lie down to rest. Watch him so that you will know where he lies down. Go there and lift the cover off his feet. Then lie down there with Boaz. He will tell you what you should do about marriage."

But when he lies down, observe the place where he lies. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down, and he will tell you what to do."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Be sure to notice where he lies down, and after he falls asleep, go and lift the covers and lie down at his feet. He will tell you what to do.”

English God's Word - GW 1995

When he lies down, notice the place where he is lying. Then uncover his feet, and lie down there. He will make it clear what you must do."

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

When he lies down, notice the place where he's lying, go in and uncover his feet, and lie down. Then he will explain to you what you should do."

English KJV 1611

And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.

English LSB

Let it be that when he lies down, you shall know the place where he lies, and you shall go and uncover his feet and lie down; then he will tell you what you shall do.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

When he lies down, notice the place where he is lying. Go in and uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what you will do.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"It shall be when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies, and you shall go and uncover his feet and lie down; then he will tell you what you shall do."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

But when he lies down, take note of the place where he does so. Then go, uncover a place at his feet, and lie down. He will tell you what to do."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

When he gets ready to go to sleep, take careful notice of the place where he lies down. Then go, uncover his legs, and lie down beside him. He will tell you what you should do.”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Notice where he lies down. Then go over and uncover his feet. Lie down there. He'll tell you what to do."

English NIV

When he lies down, note the place where he is lying. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what to do."

English NKJ 1982

Then it shall be, when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies; and you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lie down; and he will tell you what you should do.”

English NLT

Be sure to notice where he lies down; then go and uncover his feet and lie down there. He will tell you what to do."

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

When he lies down, observe the place where he lies; then, go and uncover his feet and lie down; and he will tell you what to do."

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Watch closely to see where he lies down. Then go, uncover his feet, and lie down there. He will tell you what to do.”

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

But when he lies down, observe the place where he lies; then, go and uncover his feet and lie down; and he will tell you what to do.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Notice where he lies down to sleep; then go and lift the cover off his feet and lie down there, and he will tell you what to do concerning marriage.“

English Tyndale 1537

And when he goeth to sleep, mark the place where he layeth him down, and then go and lift up the clothes that are on his feet, and lay thee down and so he shall tell thee what thou shalt do.