16 And moreover, he also gave him charge concerning the records which were engraven on the plates of brass; and also the plates of Nephi; and also, the sword of Laban, and the ball or director, which led our fathers through the wilderness, which was prepared by the hand of the Lord that thereby they might be led, every one according to the heed and diligence which they gave unto him.

16 Porém Rute respondeu:

— Não insista para que eu a deixe nem me obrigue a não segui-la! Porque aonde quer que você for, irei eu; e onde quer que pousar, ali pousarei eu. O seu povo é o meu povo, e o seu Deus é o meu Deus.