Then David and all of his men crossed the Jordan. He kissed Barzillai and gave him his blessing, and Barzillai went back home.

The people praised anyone else who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Everyone who saw me or heard of me had good things to say about what I had done.

I would give him clothing made of wool that had come from my own flock of sheep. Then he would praise me with all his heart.

Her children show their appreciation, and her husband praises her.

But the LORD was pleased with Noah.

How will anyone know that you are pleased with your people and with me if you do not go with us? Your presence with us will distinguish us from any other people on earth."

The LORD said to Moses, "I will do just as you have asked, because I know you very well and I am pleased with you."

One day Ruth said to Naomi, "Let me go to the fields to gather the grain that the harvest workers leave. I am sure to find someone who will let me work with him." Naomi answered, "Go ahead, daughter."

But David answered, "Your father knows very well how much you like me, and he has decided not to let you know what he plans to do, because you would be deeply hurt. I swear to you by the living LORD that I am only a step away from death!"