Verse Comparison: Ruth 3:12
American Standard Version
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Amplified® Bible
It is true that I am your near kinsman; however, there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Contemporary English Version
It's true that I am one of the relatives who is supposed to take care of you, but there is someone who is an even closer relative.
Darby English Version
And now, truly I am one that has the right of redemption, yet there is one that has the right of redemption who is nearer than I.
Good News Bible
It is true that I am a close relative and am responsible for you, but there is a man who is a closer relative than I am.
King James Version
And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
New American Standard Bible
"Now it is true I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I.
New International Version
Although it is true that I am near of kin, there is a kinsman-redeemer nearer than I.
New King James Version
Now it is true that I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now truly I constitute a close relative; however, we have a relative closer than I.
Revised Standard Version
And now it is true that I am a near kinsman, yet there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Young's Literal Translation
And now, surely, true, that I `am' a redeemer, but also there is a redeemer nearer than I.
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