Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And the king, [while] made very sorry, on account of the oaths and those lying at table with [him] would not break his word with her.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn't wish to refuse her.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the king -- made very sorrowful -- because of the oaths and of those reclining (at meat) with him, would not put her away,