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.
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.
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.
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.
WEY: Then the King, though intensely sorry, yet for the sake of his oaths, and of his guests, would not break faith with her.
WBS: And the king was exceeding sorry: yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes who sat with him, he would not reject her.
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.
YLT: And the king -- made very sorrowful -- because of the oaths and of those reclining (at meat) with him, would not put her away,
