Verse Comparison: Mark 6:26
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
And the king was deeply pained {and} grieved {and} exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to slight her [by breaking faith with her].
Darby English Version
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.
International Standard Version
The king was deeply saddened, yet because of his oaths and his guests he was reluctant to refuse her.
King James Version
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.
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,