NET
24 because this son of mine was dead, and is alive again—he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
Darby
24 for this my son was dead and has come to life, was lost and has been found. And they began to make merry.
KJV
24 “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.”