16He wanted to fill his belly with the husks that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.
17But when he came to himself he said, `How many hired servants of my father`s have bread enough to spare, and I`m dying with hunger!
18I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight.
19I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired servants."`
20He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21The son said to him, `Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight. I am no more worthy to be called your son.`
22But the father said to his servants, `Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.
