OT book; quaint word for compassion (4)

I believe the answer is:

ruth

(Other definitions for ruth that I've seen before include "Biblical Book with woman's name - a pity" , "Lady" , "condolences?" , "she married Boaz!" , "Pity - grief - Old Testament book" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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