Matthew 14:9

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.

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

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

And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given