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22 And the father said to his servants, Bring out the first robe, and clothe him; and give a ring for his hand, and shoes for the feet: 23 And having brought the fatted calf, sacrifice, and eating, let us be gladdened. 24 For this my son was dead, and has returned to life; and he was lost, and found. And they began to be gladdened. 25 And his elder son was in the field: and coming, as he drew near the house, he heard a concert of music, and dances. 26 And having called one of his servants, he inquired what these may be. 27 And he said to him, That thy brother has come, and thy father has sacrificed the fatted calf; because he received him in good health. 28 And he was angry and would not go in; then his father having come out, besought him. 29 And he having answered said to the father, Behold, so many years I serve thee, and never at any time passed by thy command: and never hast thou given me a kid, that I might be gladdened with my friends. 30 And when this thy son, devouring thy property with harlots, came, thou hast sacrificed for him the fattened calf. 31 And he said to him, Child, thou art always with me, and all mine are thine. 32 And to be gladdened, and to rejoice, was fitting: for this thy brother was dead, and has returned to life; and he was lost, and found. Luke 15:22-32, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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