Julie
This was a very short book. I read this last year and don't remember it being that short, so I was surprised to be finished today. This last chapter talks about how Boaz buys Naomi's land and marries Ruth. They have a son and Naomi stays to help take care of him. This is probably one of the nicest books so far as there was nothing nefarious going on.
This proverb is asking for wisdom and shows what happens if one does not fear God and gain the wisdom to make good decisions.
Michelle
I agree. It's nice to read something where they aren't doing awful things to each other. It also describes Boaz and Ruth's interaction as love, which is different from before. It says he made love to her and she conceived and had a son. It also speaks of the love Ruth has for Naomi. The end also lists that this is the line leading to David.
This proverb talks of the Moral Benefits of Wisdom. It says turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. It shares all the things wisdom will save you from if you adhere to it's teaching. But if you do not follow wisdom, you will be cut off.
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