two of Naomi's relatives deliberate whether to support her

Ruth stays with Naomi (Ruth 1:6–19a)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   introduction1:6–7Naomi begins journey to Judah; daughters-in-law go with (hālaḵ — wattēlēḵ-) her
2. b
   Naomi's first speech: "return home!"1:8–9a
3. c
   both daughters-in-law refuse1:9b–10Naomi kisses them good-bye; they weep; they refuse to leave
4. d
   CENTER: Naomi's sad speech: no hope of marriage1:11–13
5. c′
   one daughter-in-law refuses, the other agrees1:14they weep; Orpah kisses Naomi; Ruth refuses to leave
6. b′
   Naomi's second speech: "return home!"1:15
7. a′
   climactic conclusion1:16–19aRuth's passionate speech of loyalty; Ruth is determined to go with (hālaḵ) Naomi, and the two reconvene the journey together