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Ruth 3:5

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Ruth's confidence in Naomi's kindness and wisdom is noteworthy. It was no upstart prepossession and blindfold feeling. Naomi had earned it by a long-continued course of prudence and sympathy. Boaz too had earned a corresponding confidence, and hence she did not hesitate to entrust herself to his honor. She felt that she was safe.

Ruth 3:6, Ruth 3:7

The expression "his heart was merry" just means that he felt physically comfortable, and ready for quiet and sound repose.

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