Ruth 1:21
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King James Version (modern wording)
I went out full and the LORD has brought me home again empty: why then call all of you me Naomi, seeing the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?
Ruth 1:21 (KJV)
American Standard Version
I went out full, and Jehovah hath brought me home again empty; why call ye me Naomi, seeing Jehovah hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?
Ruth 1:21 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
I went away full, but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? After all, the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me.”
Ruth 1:21 (BSB)
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What does Ruth 1:21 say?
Ruth 1:21 in modern King James wording reads: "I went out full and the LORD has brought me home again empty: why then call all of you me Naomi, seeing the LORD has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?"
Where is Ruth 1:21 found in the Bible?
Ruth 1:21 is verse 21 of chapter 1 of the book of Ruth, in the Old Testament. Ruth has 4 chapters.
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