Then Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, "Why have you deceived us, saying, "We are very far from you,' when you dwell near us?
Joshua 9:22
Surrounding context
9:21 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."
9:22 Then Joshua called for them, and he spoke to them, saying, "Why have you deceived us, saying, "We are very far from you,' when you dwell near us?
9:23 Now therefore, you are cursed, and none of you shall be freed from being slaves-- woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God."