different versions

i've been involved with a bible study with women of my church. never before have i heard more life touching stories and analyses of the word. its absolutely incredible. I'm quite sad next week is the last week for a while.

the past 3 weeks have been in the book of Ruth. She is an incredible woman who never backed down from her convictions. As with all of us, she faced many trials and circumstances, yet God was with her through everything - orchestrating events to illustrate his faithful love.

this week i've been looking at verse 3:18 in several versions. what a glimpse of giving everything up to the Lord, from our relationships with others to our relationship with our father. what a slap in the face!


The Message:
Naomi said, "Sit back and relax, my dear daughter, until we find out how things turn out; that man isn't going to fool around. Mark my words, he's going to get everything wrapped up today."

NASB:
Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today."

English Standard:
She replied, "Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today.

New Living Translation:
Then Naomi said to her, “Just be patient, my daughter, until we hear what happens. The man won’t rest until he has settled things today.”


be still. calm down. relax.