Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted
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,
Strong's King James
And{G2532} the king{G935} was sorry{G3076}{(G5681)}: nevertheless for{G1161}{G1223} the oath's sake{G3727}, and{G2532} them which sat with him at meat{G4873}{(G5740)}, he commanded{G2753}{(G5656)} it to be given{G1325}{(G5683)} her.
The F.O.G *
(9) And grieved the king commanded it granted because of his vows and those reclined at the table.
The F.O.G Message *
[9] The king was trapped by his own words. Though deeply troubled, his oath and the presence of his dinner guests compelled him to comply.
Young's Literal Translation
and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given;
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