And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who were sitting with him at table, he was not willing to disappoint her
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King James Version
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.English Standard Version
And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.New International Version
The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.