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You have made your latest kindness better than the first
"You have shown me even more kindness now than you did before"
your latest kindness
This refers to Ruth asking Boaz to marry her. By marrying Naomi's relative, Ruth would provide for Naomi and demonstrate great kindness to Naomi.
because you have not gone after
"you have not pursued marriage with." Ruth could have ignored Naomi's need and looked for a husband for herself outside of Naomi's relatives. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)