But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was extremely wealthy.

Then he said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.”

Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.

He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert.”