^{12 Ref} Now it is true that I am a near kinsman; however there is a kinsman nearer than I.

^{13 Ref} Stay this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform to you the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to you, then will I do the part of a kinsman to you, as Yahweh lives: lie down until the morning.