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 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.Catholic Public Domain Version
But though they live, let them serve the entire multitude by cutting wood and carrying water." And while they were discussing these things