How we cite our quotes: (Chapter:Verse)
Quote #7
[Boaz] said, "May you be blessed by the Lord, my daughter; this last instance of your loyalty is better than the first; you have not gone after young men, whether poor or rich. And now, my daughter, do not be afraid, I will do for you all that you ask, for all the assembly of my people know that you are a worthy woman. (NRSV 3:10-11)
[Boaz] said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman. (KJV 3:10-11)
Ruth cannot go wrong in Boaz's eyes. Here, he praises her for seeking out a relative to marry. She could have had any guy in town (young guys, in fact), but she choses him. Sure, he's rich and important and an all-around nice guy, but she could have done better. Or at least, better looking.
Quote #8
"But now, though it is true that I am a near kinsman, there is another kinsman more closely related than I. Remain this night, and in the morning, if he will act as next-of-kin for you, good; let him do it. If he is not willing to act as next-of-kin for you, then, as the Lord lives, I will act as next-of-kin for you." (NRSV 3:12-13)
Now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the Lord liveth. (KJV 3:12-13)
Now that's loyalty to your family. Boaz obviously wants to walk Ruth down the aisle, but he knows that another man has a better claim on her. He volunteers to go tell this guy all about it. Geez, Boaz. You could have kept this secret to yourself.
Quote #9
[Naomi] replied, "Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest, but will settle the matter today." (NRSV 3:18)
Said [Naomi], Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. (KJV 3:18)
Naomi is sufficiently impressed by her future son-in-law. She knows he'll settle this whole mess first thing. How does she know? She's got faith in her (new) family.