Joshua 9:20-22
King James Version
20 This we will do to them; we will even let them live, lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.
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.
22 And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us?
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Joshua 9:20-22
English Standard Version
20 This we will do to them: let them live, lest (A)wrath be upon us, (B)because of the oath that we swore to them.” 21 And the leaders said to them, “Let them live.” So they became (C)cutters of wood and drawers of water for all the congregation, just as the leaders (D)had said of them.
22 Joshua summoned them, and he said to them, “Why did you deceive us, saying, (E)‘We are very far from you,’ when (F)you dwell among us?
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Joshua 9:20-22
New King James Version
20 This we will do to them: We will let them live, lest (A)wrath be upon us because of the oath which we swore to them.” 21 And the rulers said to them, “Let them live, but let them be (B)woodcutters and water carriers for all the congregation, as the rulers had (C)promised them.”
22 Then Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, “Why have you deceived us, saying, (D)‘We are very far from you,’ when (E)you dwell near us?
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