Verse Comparison: Joshua 9:21
American Standard Version
And the princes said unto them, Let them live: so they became hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation, as the princes had spoken unto them.
Amplified® Bible
And the leaders said to them, Let them live [and be our slaves]. So they became hewers of wood and drawers of water for all the assembly, just as the leaders had said of them.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 9:19)
Darby English Version
And the princes said to them, Let them live. And they were hewers of wood and drawers of water for all the assembly; as the princes had said to them.
Good News Bible
Let them live, but they will have to cut wood and carry water for us." This was what the leaders suggested.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
The leaders said to them, "Let them live. So they became hewers of wood and drawers of water for the whole congregation, just as the leaders had spoken to them."
New International Version
They continued, "Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the entire community." So the leaders' promise to them was kept.
New King James Version
And the rulers said to them, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for all the congregation, as the rulers had promised them.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The leaders said to them, "Let them live." So they became hewers of wood and drawers of water for the whole congregation, just as the leaders had spoken to them.
Revised Standard Version
And the leaders said to them, "Let them live." So they became hewers of wood and drawers of water for all the congregation, as the leaders had said of them.
Young's Literal Translation
And the princes say unto them, `They live, and are hewers of wood and drawers of water for all the company, as the princes spake to them.'
