He will not forego his enmity for any ransom: neither will he be reconciled by many gifts.

Strangers devoured his strength, and he knew [it] not; and gray hairs came upon him, and he knew [it] not.

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with prostitutes, you slaughtered the fatted calf for him.'

Give not your wealth to women, nor your mind and living to remorse. Do all things with counsel: drink wine with counsel.