16 And he wanted to fill his belly with the scraps that the swine ate. But no one would give it to him.
17 And returning to his senses, he said: 'How many hired hands in my father's house have abundant bread, while I perish here in famine!
18 I shall rise up and go to my father, and I will say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.
19 I am not worthy to be called your son. Make me one of your hired hands.'
20 And rising up, he went to his father. But while he was still at a distance, his father saw him, and he was moved with compassion, and running to him, he fell upon his neck and kissed him.
21 And the son said to him: 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. Now I am not worthy to be called your son.'
22 But the father said to his servants: 'Quickly! Bring out the best robe, and clothe him with it. And put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.