ASV: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

BBE: Now the older son was in the field: and when he came near the house, the sounds of music and dancing came to his ears.

DBY: And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming up, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

KJV: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

WEY: "Now his elder son was out on the farm; and when he returned and came near home, he heard music and dancing.

WBS: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.

WEB: "Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

YLT: And his elder son was in a field, and as, coming, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing,
