14. And when he had spent all he had, a mighty famine came upon that country, and he began to fall behind and be in want.
15. So he went and forced (glued) himself upon one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed hogs.
16. And he would gladly have fed on and filled his belly with the carob pods that the hogs were eating, but [they could not satisfy his hunger and] nobody gave him anything [better]. [Jer. 30:14.]
17. Then when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father have enough food, and [even food] to spare, but I am perishing (dying) here of hunger!
18. I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.
19. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; [just] make me like one of your hired servants.
20. So he got up and came to his [own] father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with pity and tenderness [for him]; and he ran and embraced him and kissed him [fervently].
21. And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son [I no longer deserve to be recognized as a son of yours]!
22. But the father said to his bond servants, Bring quickly the best robe (the festive robe of honor) and put it on him; and give him a ring for his hand and sandals for his feet. [Gen. 41:42; Zech. 3:4.]
23. And bring out that [wheat-]fattened calf and kill it; and let us revel and feast and be happy and make merry,
24. Because this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found! And they began to revel and feast and make merry.
25. But his older son was in the field; and as he returned and came near the house, he heard music and dancing.