Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the king was sad; but because of his oaths and because of his guests, he gave the order for it to be given to her;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded `it' to be given;