And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
Ver. 7. And when Boaz had eaten and drunk.] More freely than ordinary; as at such a feast he might. God alloweth his people an honest affluence, and "there is a time to be merry."
And his heart was merry.] Heb., Good; that is, frolic and free from cares.
At the end of the heap of corn.] See Trapp on " Rth 3:4 "
And she came softly, and uncovered his feet.] Or, Lifted up the clothes that were at his feet.
“ O prisca simplicitas! …
Integritas ubi prisca! profana o tempora! ”