And the princes said concerning them: 'Let them live'; so they became hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation, as the princes had spoken concerning them.
King James Version (KJV) - Joshua 9:21 >And the princes said unto them, Let them live; but let them be hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation; as the princes had promised them.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Joshua 9:21 >They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the whole congregation.” So the leaders kept their promise.