²⁵ Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

²⁵ "Now his older son was in the field , and when he came and approached the house , he heard music and dancing .

²⁵ "All this time his older son was out in the field. When the day's work was done he came in. As he approached the house, he heard the music and dancing.