Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse 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.
Strong's King James
And{G2532} the king{G935} was{G1096}{(G5637)} exceeding sorry{G4036}; yet for{G1223} his oath's sake{G3727}, and{G2532} for their sakes which{G3588} sat with him{G4873}{(G5740)}, he would{G2309}{(G5656)} not{G3756} reject{G114}{(G5658)} her{G846}.
The F.O.G *
(26) The king was deeply grieved by his sworn vows and because of those reclining at the table he didn't want to reject her.
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Young's Literal Translation
And the king—made very sorrowful—because of the oaths and of those reclining (at meat) with him, would not put her away,
