Naomi and Ruth Return to Bethlehem

When Naomi heard in Moab(A) that the Lord had come to the aid of his people(B) by providing food(C) for them, she and her daughters-in-law(D) prepared to return home from there.

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Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the Lord had visited his people in giving them bread.

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Take up shield(A) and armor;
    arise(B) and come to my aid.(C)

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Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

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Remember me,(A) Lord, when you show favor(B) to your people,
    come to my aid(C) when you save them,

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Remember me, O Lord, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation;

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14 I cried like a swift or thrush,
    I moaned like a mourning dove.(A)
My eyes grew weak(B) as I looked to the heavens.
    I am being threatened; Lord, come to my aid!”(C)

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14 Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me.

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