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Matthew 14:9

New International Version

9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted

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American Standard Version

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;

Christian Standard Bible

Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.

English Standard Version

And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given.

King James Version

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 .

New American Standard Bible

And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and his dinner guests.

New King James Version

And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her.

New Living Translation

Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders.

World English Bible

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,