Matthew 14:9 in the 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,
Context
8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
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.
10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.